articleCost effective heavy lifts
A Combi-SC straddle carrier from Combilift has helped a steel wholesaler lift steel plate loads up to 35 tonnes safely and efficiently. It has created more storage space on site and speeded up operations.
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articleHyundai releases 16 tonne heavy duty forklift
Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched its latest all-round heavy-duty diesel forklift – the 160D-9L. The new truck fills the gap between the 160D-9 and 180D-9 and is said to offer increased load capacity, extra safety, cost-effectiveness and operator comfort.
articleThe container terminal as a buffer
Frank Kho, VP Offering Development at Kalmar questions the common understanding of the role of the port terminal.
productCombilifts shift tonnes at Duggan Steel
The Duggan Steel Group operates from three factories in Ireland and handles well in excess of 50,000 tonnes of various steel products every year, supplying steel construction components to the agricultural and industrial sectors.
articleBuildbase makes uptime a priority
Rushlift serves Buildbase with Doosan forklifts and fast service back-up.
article11T empty container handler lifts two reefers
The new empty container handler from Hyster Europe provides double handling capabilities for any empty container type, even for 2 reefers with the refrigeration units on the same side.
productHoists & cranes minimise TCO
J D Neuhaus (JDN) hoist and crane material handling solutions deliver optimum performance and claim to offer the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) in its class.
articleDP World Australia takes large fleet of container handlers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, continues its long-term cooperation with DP World Australia, the country’s largest stevedore, with orders of 38 new machines for its new logistics arm, DP World Logistics Australia.
articleLower handling costs for paper recyclers
In 2015, collection and recycling in Europe increased by almost one million tonnes of paper in just 5 years. As the industry continues to grow, Hyster Europe claims that it can help even the most intensive paper recycling operations reduce cost and maximise efficiency.
articleHyster developing monster 48 tonne electric forklift
Hyster Europe has revealed more details about its zero-emission, high-capacity, electric trucks, announcing that a 48-tonne capacity Hyster laden container handling truck powered by electric motors is being developed.
productHyster shows truck diversity
The recent Hyster Europe Big Solutions Showcase 2017 highlighted how Hyster helps different industries overcome the challenges of 6 to 16 tonne loads.
articleManufacturer takes 11 Verlinde hoists
The hoists will be used to back up the firm’s seven overhead cranes and two semi-gantry cranes.
productCrane Advisor support tool launches globally
Konecranes has simplified the overhead crane specification process with the introduction of its online tool, Crane Advisor.
productAutomation ready
Kalmar’s new Rail Mounted Gantry Crane offers more flexibility for intermodal and container terminals.
productOff-the-shelf lifting solution released
Modulift has launched a combined lifting and spreader beam utilising a clamp system that provides a safe, fast and adjustable beam, enabling users to lift from multiple points top and bottom.
productReach stackers
Since August, eight new machines have reinforced CSX Intermodal Terminals (CSXIT) existing fleet of 16 Konecranes machines, and in December 2017 another three machines will be delivered to CSXIT.
articleFully electric medium-range forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new range of fully electric forklift trucks in the 9-18 ton range.
articleSafer manual handling for loads of up to 500kg
Demag Cranes & Components has added a new model to its DCM-Pro Manulift range to accommodate increased load capacities.
productTotal fines of £2.5m after poorly executed heavy lift
The attempt to lift concrete panels weighing 11 tonnes went wrong and the worker was thrown from a MEWP and then crushed by a panel.
articleCombilift unveils new electric multi-directional counterbalance 4000kg capacity forklift truck
The Combi-CBE 4t forklift was launched by Managing Director Martin McVicar at the recent GIS show at the Piacenza Expo centre in Italy.
