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PD Ports contracts Konecranes to convert four RTGs to electric
| December 03, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport, the fifth largest port in the UK, has contracted Konecranes to convert the primary power supply of four diesel-driven Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGs) to electric, boosting operational efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. The order was booked in August 2021.
Kalmar’s straddle carrier technology to enhance capabilities at Kingston Freeport Terminal, Jamaica
| December 01, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH awarded gold sustainability rating from EcoVadis
| December 01, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Gold medal from EcoVadis places Liebherr-MCCtec amongst top 5% of companies globally
Kalmar and Holmen Iggesund deepen collaboration
| November 30, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
First Konecranes Gottwald Gen 6 mobile harbor crane to Italy
| November 30, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Terminal San Giorgio S.r.l. (TSG) has ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 Mobile Harbor Crane for its terminal in Genoa, Italy. Booked in November 2021, it is the very first Generation 6 crane to go to Italy. It will be delivered in June 2022.
Konecranes and Cargotec note CMA’s provisional findings regarding the planned merger
| November 29, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Kalmar to deliver Straddle Carriers to MPET and PSA in Antwerp
| November 29, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) and PSA Antwerp to deliver a total of 34 Kalmar Straddle Carriers for their terminals in Antwerp, Belgium. Of the machines, 29 will be delivered to MPET and five to PSA Antwerp.
MYCRANE platform to add world’s first universal access crane selection tool
| November 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
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New Shoalbuster 2711 Duchess handed over to Ports of Jersey in christening ceremony
| November 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
The second of Damen’s new Shoalbuster 2711 class was handed over to its owner Ports of Jersey on 11 November in a christening ceremony held at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld. First introduced in 2019, the compact, 27-metre Shoalbuster 2711 provides an extra two metres of beam compared to its predecessor, the Shoalbuster 2709, for extra space both on and below decks, as well as added stability.
Stockholm fairway smart buoy powered by solar energy
| November 24, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
A unique solar-powered smart buoy is now being tested in the Stockholm fairway. As part of the Intelligent Sea EU project, Ports of Stockholm is testing smart navigational markers, among other things for improved efficiency of service and maintenance. The navigational markers will be more sustainable and also withstand severe icy weather conditions.
The new MOD 1100/2000t takes part in first lift
| November 23, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project
The new MOD 1100/2000t spreader beam at 33m span, which was the latest addition to Modulift’s modular range of popular DNV Type Approved spreader beams, has been used in it’s very first lift in Dover in the UK. The successful first lift was carried out by its new owner, heavy lifting rental company, Safe Lifting Europe B.V for their customer Bonn & Mees Floating Cranes.
Average shipping container prices decline at ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, logjam still unabated
| November 23, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
• Container Availability Index (CAx) values consistently greater than 0.80 showing very high levels of inbound containers • Average container prices drop by 10.7% at the port of Los Angeles from Aug to Nov, and by 10.5% at the port of Long beach from Sept to Nov
Busan new container terminal orders another six Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carriers to support growing business
| November 22, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Like their predecessors, the Sprinter Carriers on order will have a critical role in transporting containers between the quayside and the container yard. Five of the units on order were booked in June and one in September of 2021. The order will be delivered by June 2022.
Phoenix Lighting reports multiple North American crane lighting projects won this year
| November 15, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Phoenix Lighting continues to supply lighting for the North American ship-to-shore and yard crane lighting market as the company reports multiple projects won this year.
Maersk, Svitzer to develop carbon neutral methanol fuel cell tug
| November 09, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
DP World launches e-commerce platform DUBUY.com in Kenya
| November 09, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Konecranes and Cargotec announce operating model and leadership changes
| November 04, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
LOGISTEC USA orders two mobile harbor cranes to reduce marine carbon footprint in Florida
| November 03, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Leading North American terminal operator LOGISTEC USA Inc. has ordered two new eco-efficient Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes for their terminal at the Port of Manatee in Tampa Bay, Florida, USA.
Svitzer Europe strengthens service in Northern England with acquisition of new tug
| November 02, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
Named after a crew member’s daughter, Svitzer Eleanor will reinforce the company’s operations in Northern England, becoming the eighth Svitzer tug servicing the Humber
Kalmar launches a new digital platform MyKalmar
| November 02, 2021 | Ports & Terminals | Equipment and Tech
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