Going Downhill Can Move Your Operations Up
We usually think of “going downhill” as a bad thing—but in bulk material handling, it can be a major advantage. When the terrain allows it, downhill conveyors are among the most energy-efficient systems available for mines and processing plants. The...
CRONIMET Alfa is testing the new SENNEBOGEN battery-powered machine
At CRONIMET Alfa GmbH in the Munich district of Aubing, a company specializing in the recycling of stainless steel, ferroalloys, and superalloys, the SENNEBOGEN 824 G Electro Battery was deployed for an extensive test operation. Operator Zoran Alexsic had...
Biomass technology supports global sustainability transitions
A circular carbon economy is in the sights of many a heavy industry and global government. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), by 2030, renewable fuels are set to account for around 5.5 percent of global energy consumption from the industr...
Research and development drives progress at Hitachi Construction Machinery
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM) has revealed an increase in spend on research and development, signalling the growing importance of innovation in the construction industry. As a leading construction equipment manufacturer, HCM is constantly ...
Louisiana’s Five Lower Mississippi River Ports Partner to Launch First-Ever Unified Marketing Strategy
BATON ROUGE, La. – The five deep-water ports of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) — Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Port of South Louisiana, Port of New Orleans, St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District, and Louisiana Gateway Port — have entered ...
Ports of Indiana appoints Dexter Salenda to newly created Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director role
Global logistics industry veteran Dexter Salenda has joined Ports of Indiana as the organization’s first Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director. This position was created to expand Ports of Indiana’s Foreign-Trade Zone program and offer new s...
Port of Hamburg records strong growth in container throughput in the first half of 2025
Container throughput increases by 9.3 percent to 4.2 million TEU Seaborne cargo throughput (57.8 million tonnes) up 3.6 percent Trade with the Far East and the Baltic Sea region drives growth Strong growth in transhipment Container hinterland transport sh...
High-capacity Siwertell ship loader ordered for Texas terminal
Bruks Siwertell has secured a new order for a belt-type Siwertell ship loader from Savage, a leading provider of industrial logistics and material handling solutions. The new ship loading system will be installed at the Pabtex terminal in Port Arthur, Tex...
Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, Poland, has ordered eight hybrid Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry cranes (RTGs) including Konecranes’ 3,000th RTG. The contract was signed in Q2 2025.
Owned by global terminal operator ICTSI, BCT Gdynia is one of the Baltic Sea’s key container hubs. This is BCT’s first investment in Konecranes RTGs. Each of the eight cranes will be powered by a Konecranes hybrid drive, combining advanced battery...
Fifth Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader heads to long-standing Mediterranean operator
Bruks Siwertell has delivered a next-generation Siwertell 10 000 S road-mobile ship unloader to a returning customer operating in the Mediterranean region. This delivery marks the fifth Siwertell 10 000 S unloader currently in use within its fleet; two of...
Martin Introduces the Next Generation of Rail Car Openers
[Neponset, IL] – The global leader in bulk material flow accessories is introducing a redesigned railcar opener that improves ease of use and reduces potential hazards for workers. The two-wheeled Martin® Gen 4 Railcar Opener from Martin Engineering ...
Press release: Faster, Safer and Smarter Bulk Pan Handling with E-Crane®
Adegem (BE) / Gallion (OH, USA) — August 26, 2025: E-Crane® has introduced an innovative tilting device that redefines how bulk materials such as scrap are loaded into ocean-going vessels. Originally developed for demanding marine construction tasks l...
First E-Crane for Adaro Logistics Successfully Commissioned in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia!
E-Crane is proud to announce the successful commissioning of a new 1800C Series model EH14317 PD-E for PT Adaro Logistics installed in Kelanis, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. This significant milestone demonstrates E-Crane’s ongoing commitment to delive...
Liebherr Board offshore cranes equip floating production unit of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Two Liebherr Board offshore cranes 4200 are installed on a floating production unit being built by South Korean shipyard HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. With a lifting capacity of up to 44 tonnes and 64 metres maximum outreach, the cranes demonstrate robust ...
From Challenge to Solution: Reaching New Heights with the Latest in High Angle Conveying
The Bulk Material Handling Systems (BMHS) market research report gives companies, investors and industry professionals a comprehensive view of the current market conditions, trends, opportunities and challenges in the bulk material handling sector. Indu...
OPCSA invests in eight more hybrid Konecranes RTGs to drive growth in the Canary Islands
Operaciones Portuarias Canarias S.A. (OPCSA) has ordered eight hybrid Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes for container handling at its terminal in the Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The order was signed in September 2025, with delivery estim...
Liebherr and Transnet Port Terminals sign 10-year partnership agreement
10-year OEM partnership agreement and a 20-year asset management programme will enhance productivity and reliability at Transnet’s ports. The agreement encompasses ship-to-shore container cranes (STS), rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, rail mounted gant...
Servicing the Conveyor Cleaning Blade
The need for conveyor belt cleaning is well established. Excessive fugitive material can reduce component and belt life by as much as 30%. A multiple belt cleaner system accounts for less than 5% of overall belt wear, providing a significant benefit.[1]...
