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In-Depth

Powering towards zero downtime

In-Depth01-May-19

A complete power feed system at a Vale iron ore terminal was recently upgraded by Conductix-Wampfler

Boxes take a turn in bulk supply

In-Depth01-May-19

The market for containerised bulk handling systems is getting more sophisticated as suppliers develop more options for using standard ISO containers as well as special bulk boxes in the supply chain.

New boxed bulk system revealed

In-Depth01-May-19

Russia’s KOTTA has unveiled its KOTTA Spreader attachment for opening its bottom-dump containers under a crane spreader.

ISG and RAM for TIMSA

In-Depth01-May-19

Hutchison Ports TIMSA in Manzanillo recently announced that it had invested US$2.5M in 200 bulk containers and two RAM Revolvers for handling bulk materials.

Gottwald’s HMK variants deliver

In-Depth01-Mar-19

For many years, Gottwald has been a key exponent of both rail portal-mounted (HSK) and pontoonmounted (HPK) variants of its proven mobile harbour crane (HMK) technology.

Conveying developments aplenty

In-Depth01-Mar-19

Conveying systems suppliers are launching new solutions to help users reduce downtime, increase flexibility and mitigate dust emissions and spillage problems

Crane simulator for Port Nelson

In-Depth01-Mar-19

Liebherr Maritime Cranes is supplying Port Nelson in New Zealand with an LiSIM crane simulator to train operators on generic shipboard crane operations and the Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane, both utilising much of the same hardware.

Scaling up to the challenge

In-Depth01-Mar-19

Bigger materials handlers are making an impact in the market as dedicated port cranes

Wheel loaders boost productivity

In-Depth01-Mar-19

Bulk terminal operators are seeking highly versatile and efficient wheel loaders for handling bulk materials

SDLG launches wheel loader for Indian market

In-Depth01-Mar-19

With high demand for wheel loaders in India, SDLG introduced a new 5t-rated loader to the Indian market in December 2018.

Grabbing more on the go

In-Depth01-Jan-19

Grabs play a crucial role in many bulk terminals, and choosing the most appropriate model can help operators significantly raise their handling productivity.

Seeking to ride the rails with nobody riding the footplate

In-Depth01-Jan-19

Rail haulage is a key transport mode for various bulk materials, but can automation help it take the next step on its journey?

Wagon fleet upgrade for Slovenian freight

In-Depth01-Jan-19

SŽ-Tovorni Promet, the freight subsidiary of Slovenian railway company Slovenske Železnice, is upgrading its wagon fleet.

Bedeschi ships shiploaders to new Barcelona terminal

In-Depth01-Jan-19

Bedeschi has shipped two gantry-mounted shiploaders from La Spezia to the Port of Barcelona.

Down the chute to curb fugitives

In-Depth01-Jan-19

Loading chutes are in demand for filling vessel holds while avoiding problems with fugitive dust emissions.

UAE hub bulks up with large cranes

In-Depth01-Nov-18

Saqr Port, part of the Rak Ports Group, has ordered three Model 8 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes. Two units will be delivered in April 2019, and the third will follow in July 2019.

New technology for containerised bulk

In-Depth01-Nov-18

KOTTA Container, a special container design company based in St Petersburg, generated a lot of interest at Intermodal Europe in Rotterdam last month, with a new concept for containerised bulk logistics.

Bulk boost for Yuzhny

In-Depth01-Nov-18

Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry has decided to relocate two Mark 45 portal cranes from the Commercial Seaport of Odessa (OMTP) to that of Yuzhny (MTPY). Both port operators are state-run and based at the respective namesake Black Sea harbours.