Powering the future – we’re going on tour!
Three zero-emission Hitachi machines are now on tour to show how Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) is meeting construction industry demands for sustainable solutions. The battery-powered excavators, ranging from 5 to 14 tonnes, will be demonstrated ...
Becoming an excavator operator – Swiss expert Michael Hofmann shares his story…
Embarking on a career as an operator requires a passion for machinery, dedication to learning, and a knack for precision work. In this series, professional operators share their journey, challenges, and advice for those considering a career in this secto...
CLARION Project Takes the Lead in Strengthening European Ports’ Resilience
CLARION Project was kicked off in Rotterdam and Delft, The Netherlands. Funded by the Horizon Europe Programme (Project 101147041 — CLARION) and coordinated by TU Delft, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, the Geotechnical Engineering Section,...
NEXT-GENERATION SERVICE AGREEMENTS, TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
Service is pivotal to Bruks Siwertell, with support offered through on demand, emergency, and effective, planned maintenance, tailored to suit. This ensures that customers and operators have access to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) expertise, for t...
Associated Terminals’ Management Group Announces Acquisition of S.H. Bell Company
Associated Terminals, a leading provider of stevedoring and marine services, is proud to announce that its management group has purchased S.H. Bell Company and its subsidiaries. S.H. Bell will continue to operate independently in its existing trade and un...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat
Today, Port of Antwerp-Bruges presented a world premier: the Methatug. This tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening programme for the port’s fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. The project ...
A new Hitachi wheel loader for Larsen Maskin & Transport AS
A new ZW220-7 Hitachi wheel loader is one of the latest additions to the impressive fleet of Norwegian contractor Larsen Maskin & Transport AS. The company is responsible for a large part of the infrastructure in the city of Hammerfest. However, the ...
The Port of Hamburg begins the year on a positive note
Container handling figures show positive trend USA traffic sets new record Increase in ship calls Slight increase in hinterland rail traffic Container throughput improved to 1.9 million TEU in the first quarter of 2024 – despite tense geopolitical a...
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor kicks off record construction season with more than $77 million in projects underway at Lake Michigan port
More than $77 million in infrastructure and expansion projects are now being developed at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor as a record construction season kicks off in the Lake Michigan port. Major projects in various phases of development include constructi...
Hitachi Construction Machinery helps to build a better Stockholm
The ZE135 electric excavator, developed in a joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) and KTEG, has taken centre stage on the first leg of a unique European tour, headlined “Powering the Future”. The 14-tonne zero-emission ma...
BRUKS SIWERTELL’S NEW RADAR-BASED ANTI-COLLISION SYSTEM ENABLES SAFER, FASTER DRY BULK UNLOADING OPERATIONS
Bruks Siwertell has launched new digital advances designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of dry bulk handling operations. They are available as optional extras on new and existing large-scale Siwertell ship unloaders and loaders. Included in this l...
Becoming an excavator operator – Sonnie shares his story
Considering a career as an operator? In this series, seasoned operators share insights into the profession, including how they started out and the best thing about the job. Next up, is Sonnie Söderberg, who works for Borg Entreprenad AB in Sweden… When...
DSI Expanded Conveyor Technology
DSI ExConTec – Expanded Conveyor Technology More than an analysis tool, the DSI Expanded Conveyor Technology reflects a philosophy. Our comprehensive approach takes the conventional conveyor technology beyond the currently perceived limits. SEE OUR ...
New FGD Gypsum silo Nikola Tesla in operation
January this year, the new FGD Gypsum silo at the Nikola Tesla power plant in Beograd, Serbia went into operation. After finishing the building process and the installation of the material handling systems last year, the cold commissioning took place in a...
Hitachi electric excavator powers Amsterdam’s canal restoration project
Amsterdam’s iconic canal walls are undergoing a crucial restoration process with approximately 200 kilometres in need of replacement. The endeavour presents numerous challenges, including houseboats, widespread tree roots, and limited workspace, par...
Bucket elevators: game-changing bucket redesign delivers major efficiency, safety and sustainability benefits
Claus Weyhofen explains how BEUMER Group’s determination to reduce backfall in lifting operations led them to reassess and optimise the design of the elevator bucket, resulting in a far more efficient machine that delivers major benefits for the global ...
Hitachi ZX350LC-7 CTA keeps Vienna metro in motion
A Hitachi ZX350LC-7 excavator with a clamshell telescopic arm (CTA) is being utilised on an important infrastructure project in the centre of Vienna. This follows on from successful below-ground excavation projects using similar models in Paris and Barc...
Copenhagen Malmö Port formally takes over 8 straddle carriers from Konecranes
This week, Konecranes officially handed over eight hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers to Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP). These straddle carriers were ordered in Q2 2023 and are intended for the new container terminal in Copenhagen. The parts were del...
