Continue reading "Hammar launches next generation crane extensions"
In 2013 Hammar has released the MegaReach crane extensions, which allowed Sideloaders to stack two containers high in a 2nd row. With a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 5,5 tonnes at maximum reach, they were almost exclusively used for empty containers. The new generation features integrated extensions, a longer reach and a big upgrade to …
Thames Freeport open for business
Thames Freeport has announced that it was open to do business with new customers, hours after the Government announced that it would be one of eight new freeports in England. Thames Freeport is a digitally linked economic zone connecting Ford's world-class Dagenham engine plant, the global ports at London Gateway and Tilbury, and many communities …
Port of Karmsund doubles lifting capacity with Liebherr
To meet the increased demand, Karmsund Havn IKS has signed a contract for a second Liebherr LHM 550, three years after ordering their first Liebherr mobile harbour crane. The second machine, with a maximum lifting capacity of up to 154 tonnes and a maximum outreach of 54 metres, will enable the Haugesund Cargo Terminal to …
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Jumbo and SAL aim to form joint venture
SAL, the German-based breakbulk and project cargo specialist, and Jumbo, the Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor, have announced their intention to form a joint venture. The Jumbo-SAL-Alliance would be focused on gaining logistical efficiencies, such as joint fleet operations, and benefits for its customers, such as increased flexibility and offering customers worldwide …
Cometto SPMTs facing another challenge
Cometto SPMT self-propelled modular transporters have been used to complete a task for the German company Schares which is currently working on a project at the Th. Winkels in Kleve. The site conditions at the specialist for container and equipment manufacturing only allows the use of a narrow transport vehicle. Thanks to their 2.43 metre …
Portable Power appoints new General Manager for EMEA region
The Portable Power business of Doosan Bobcat has appointed Jan Moravec as General Manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Jan has been with Portable Power for over 18 years and is based at the Doosan Bobcat EMEA campus in Dobris in the Czech Republic. Jan Moravec commented: “I’m delighted to be taking on …
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TII Group’s CEO granted “Global Award 2021 Winner”
CEO Today Magazine has granted Dr. Gerald Karch, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of the Transporter Industry International Group (TII Group), the Global Award 2021 for his extraordinary services to the company. According to the magazine, the past twelve months in particular have shown which company bosses have demonstrated outstanding skills and leadership. …
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Liebherr announces the new MK, to be showed for the first time at the JDL EXPO in Beaune, France
It is first virtually on March 30, but in reality at the June edition of the JDL EXPO, that Liebherr will unveil its brand new MK73-3.1 crane. All the details of this new 3-axle mobile construction crane with electric drive will be revealed on March 30 on the manufacturer’s website, which will present the advantages …
Nooteboom launches new extendible lightweight semi low loader with wheel wells
Nooteboom has expanded its SMART programme and introduced the new OSDS-48-03V(EBW) extendible lightweight semi low loader with wheel wells. This 3-axle semi low loader with self-tracking axle has a payload of up to 39 tonnes at 80 km/h. By applying a new concept of this semi low loader with 4750 mm extendable loading floor, a …
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Eiffage Génie Civil and Chantiers Modernes Construction awarded Guiness World Records
Eiffage Génie Civil and Chantiers Modernes Construction teams, who are taking part in the transformation of the Syctom household waste treatment center in Ivry/Paris XIII were awarded the Guinness World Records for the longest slipform made in once. Slipform can be implemented faster than conventional concrete construction and, using this technique, the teams were able …