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GE, Berlin, Germany, has developed a new head-block coupling system that enables double hoist ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes to handle different container weights rapidly and easily. Up to four containers with completely different nominal loads now can be handled simultaneously. In addition, the automatic coupling or decoupling of the freely suspended spreaders will be possible […]

Cargotec has delivered a total four Kalmar DRT450-type reachstackers to a major freight forwarder and logistics specialist in Australia. The logistics company will use the DRT450s for rugged heavy-duty handling at the Australian Maritime Complex (AMC) in Henderson, Western Australia. The order was placed in December 2011. Since then, it has had a major impact […]

Effective August 1, 2012, LiftOne, LLC, Nashville, TN, will become the authorized dealer for Yale material handling equipment in the Tennessee markets that were previously serviced by KMH Systems Inc. LiftOne has announced its intent to purchase certain new Yale inventory and aftermarket parts from KMH. KMH presently is an authorized dealer of Yale-brand forklifts […]

  Killarney, Ireland-based Liebherr Container Cranes has recently delivered and commissioned two Super Post Panamax cranes at the Ngqura Container Terminal, South Africa. The terminal is operated by Transnet and the cranes bring to eight, the total number of Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes operating at the Ngqura terminal. The cranes, with an outreach of 52m, increases […]

Colson Caster Corporation, Jonesboro, Ark., has added a Quick-Change Caster Pad to its product line. Requested by Colson customers, the Quick-Change Caster Pad is now available and fits most industrial 4” x 4-1/2” top plate casters. Crafted of unplated carbon steel, the Quick-Change Caster Pad is rugged and safe for welding. Simply weld the caster […]

Konecranes recently received an order for three rubber-tire gantry cranes from transportation supplier CSX Intermodal Terminals. This is Konecranes’ first RTG delivery to CSX. The cranes will be delivered in June 2013.  The value of the order was not disclosed. CSX Corporation is one of the leading transportation suppliers in the United States, and its […]

  LiuGong Machinery Europe B.V. and Hansan Bouwmachines B.V. have signed an official dealership agreement. Hansan is now authorised to provide sales and after-sales support in the Netherlands for the LiuGong brand. LiuGong Machinery Corp. recently opened its European headquarters in Almere, Netherlands. The facility covers approximately 4,000 square metres and is conveniently located about […]

  A World War II veteran’s long-standing dream to commemorate the 55,573 men who lost their lives as part of Bomber Command finally became reality as a Unic mini spider crane helped to install a new stone memorial at Beachy Head, Eastbourne, UK. The 6 tonne stone memorial was installed on the cliffside location after […]

According to the Mine Safety and Health Organization, there has been an alarming upward trend of serious and fatal industries involving miners who are being crushed, run over, pinned by, or struck by moving equipment. Since Jan. 1, 2010, 85 miners have been injured by mobile equipment, including eight miners who were killed in accidents […]

The U.S. Department of Defense has placed a $61.9-million (50-million Euro) order with Cargotec's Kalmar Rough Terrain Center, Cibolo, Texas, for 766 light capability rough terrain forklift (LCRTF) trucks. Delivery is scheduled to start in July 2013. The new order is part of the frame agreement signed by the U.S. Department of Defense and KRTC […]