Still riding the end of the boom

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) organized professional and technical training courses on mechanical structure and electrical debugging.

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.

ZPMC has introduced its new Smart Solutions Group, and described its strategy for digitalising its bulk equipment handling business.

Bulgaria’s two largest ports, Varna and Bourgas, are expected to post relatively strong growth in their cargo throughputs this year, as both container and dry bulk volumes increase.

New orders for grab ship-unloaders are thin on the ground at the moment, but there is still business in upgrading existing cranes.

Competition in the sector is fierce as non-specialist carriers scramble to get a piece of the action.