A manufacturer of equipment for refineries and power stations required an upgrade to its steel-handling cranes in Germany. Stahlbau Schauenberg, a Kirchzarten, Germany-based manufacturer of industrial[...]
The final construction works for Kilindini berth Number 19 in Kenya are currently underway, local press announced recently. Plans are also in progress to acquire three more ship to shore (STS) gantry [...]
Prolift Solutions has introduced a new range of slewing jib cranes suitable for shipping containers. The new Prolift slewing jib crane helps extend the use of a shipping container while creating a saf[...]
Having been in the crane business for a century, Kuli Hebezeuge - Helmut Kempkes sets out how it is evolving for the future. Oliver Riese is export manager, at Kuli Hebezeuge - Helmut Kempkes GmbH, a [...]
Panama Ports Company (PPC) has purchased 13 rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTG) of the ZPMC brand, capable of stowing up to seven containers high, local press announced recently. The cranes left Jiangyn [...]
Crane manufacturer Kalmar has acquired total ownership in the Spanish crane refurbishment and maintenance service company Mareiport, S.A. The acquisition has been described as a strategic step for Kal[...]
Crane training in North America is being slowly revolutionised by increasingly affordable simulator systems. Daniel Searle reports. Crane simulator systems allow operators and trainees to practise the[...]
The Port of Sohar in the Al Batinah Region of Oman has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of its US$130 million container terminal expansion project. Hoist understands that the expansion[...]
Beirut’s caretaker Public Works and Transportation Minister Ghazi Aridi has unveiled plans to expand and modernize the Port of Beirut. Aridi, who met senior officials at during his tour of the area,[...]
There is a growing movement in the hoist sector towards wireless control systems that can ensure greater safety and less downtime for operators, as well as intelligent devices that provide increased l[...]