Uncertainty in the major commodity markets, particularly coal and iron ore, has reduced the appetite of large import terminals to invest in ...

With a static market for traditional commodities, biomass handling could offer a new source of new equipment orders but debate is ongoing as...

While attention is focused on large heavy grabs for coal and iron ore, the volume market lies in smaller products, especially single rope de...

The ‘heavy end’ of the grab market is proving resilient although doubts are now appearing about the potential that biomass handling can ...

A major player in the bulk handling equipment industry has changed hands, marking an important phase for the sector....

Coeclerici has taken delivery of the Supramax Bulk Zambesi, the first of two transhipment units that will operate at Mozambique’s port of ...

While the grab market remains robust, there is a longer term uncertainty over which direction it will take....

Italian mineral bulk terminal TRI Genova (part of Euroports) has taken delivery of two 35 m3 mechanical clamshell grabs from Negrini in Cast...

The Port of Salalah’s General Cargo Terminal (GCT), which is managed, like the Omani port’s adjacent container terminal, by APM Terminal...

Grab handling remains the most cost-effective method of ship discharge but increasingly stringent environmental measures are placing greater...

Netherlands-based Crane Control bv recently completed the electrical upgrade of a 25-year old Peiner rail portal-mounted jib crane for Jewom...

Increasing demand for biomass handling for power generation could herald a new market opportunity for grab manufacturers....

Grab manufacturers have been experiencing slow market conditions as operators have chosen to defer investment. But now there are signs that ...

Performance is key where grabs are concerned, with handling rates and reliability key considerations in their design and manufacture....

The Russian Arctic seaport of Murmansk (MMTP) is planning to acquire new coal handling machinery, as well as upgrade its existing facilities...