Dover Cargo’s two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes are running on 100% biofuel. The LHM 280 is in the foreground, with the LHM 550 also in shot The cranes, a LHM 550 and the smaller LHM 280, are used mainly to handle steel, breakbulk, containers, palletised fruit and construction materials. InContinue Reading
Through Port Supplies Srl in Modena, Terminal Rinfuse Genova (TRGE – Genoa Bulk Terminal) has acquired a new 5.5 m3 mechanical clamshell grab from Peiner SMAG. It will be used to unload salt and sand at TRGE’s Ponte Rubattino Quay. Previously a Spinelli Group operation, since 2017, TRGE has had twoContinue Reading
The A30G articulated hauler made from fossil-free steel was built at Braås The investment, which will be made between now and 2027, is intended to accelerate the phased shift towards electromobility for the company’s articulated haulers. “The decision to invest in Braås was made by AB Volvo’s board of directorsContinue Reading
Doosan has extended its new-generation mini excavator range with the launch of the 2t class DX20Z-7 model. “Providing a unique combination of high performance and compactness, the new DX20Z-7 is an ideal solution for confined space and indoor job sites, offering a zero tail swing design and a detachable canopyContinue Reading
MacGregor said that its new electric transloading crane is a result of combining decades of extensive customer experience. “Launching this crane finally closes the gap in MacGregor’s electric crane portfolio and enables offering the most efficient cranes up to SWL 50t in this demanding segment,” the company stated. “Transloading cranesContinue Reading
The Hi Roller conveyor system was originally designed to solve a specific problem: grain dust. When grain is conveyed, it releases dust into the surrounding area, which poses health risks to nearby workers and requires clean-up. And while capturing the dust in an enclosed space reduces the amount emitted into theContinue Reading
The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has called for the speedy implementation of third-party operator access into Transnet Freight and Rail (TFR) network infrastructure in a bid to generate more revenue for the fiscus. ARIA has been expressing serious concerns regarding the restrictive terms and conditions Transnet has imposed onContinue Reading
Superior Industries updated its Exterra conveyor belt cleaners as a means for operators to reduce the time required to maintain scraping systems. According to Superior, a new fast-acting click tensioner is available for the primary and secondary Exterra models. After installation, operators twist the tensioning unit a prescribed number of timesContinue Reading
Intercem discusses a new clinker and raw material receiving hopper and reveals how it has transformed the materials handling capabilities of one Ivorian port operator. The operator of the port in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, was searching for an engineering company with the flexibility to develop a hopper that could bothContinue Reading
Simeza has planned a series of innovative investments to comply with market requirements in the steel silo industry. The steel silo market is always moving to higher technical specification, bigger dimensions, more reliable performance, shorter delivery time and the highest degree of product flexibility. Simeza’s planned activities include a newContinue Reading
