Crane-focused drive solutions
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS is offering complete drive systems for crane applications from a single source.
Automation goes live
THE FIRST of seven additional automated blocks at Hutchison Ports BEST is now operational.
Analysis: Ports are embracing automated cranes
GLOBAL AUTONOMOUS crane revenues are predicted to exceed US$6 billion by 2030, according to ABI Research.
Company fined £1.6m following the death of ‘happy-go-lucky’ 24-year-old
Jack Phillips lost his life on 8 August 2019 while working for Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services UK at South Cliff Tower in Eastbourne.
Port of Greenock launches £25m cranes
THE PORT of Greenock has officially unveiled its new £25m ship-to-shore cranes as the investment boosts productivity at the facility.
Overhead crane project supported
THE DESIGN and installation by Hoist & Winch of replacement end carriages for two overhead cranes reached its conclusion recently with the end user expressing complete satisfaction in the outcome.
Hear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Automated cranes for Port of Felixstowe
The Hutchison Ports operated facility has taken delivery of its latest batch of Automated electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (AeRTGs).
Improving power quality in cranes
ACCORDING TO the Siemens True Cost of Downtime report, an hour’s unplanned downtime in 2022 cost manufacturers 50% more than in 2020.
Bespoke system for wet room
A COMPANY wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’.
Keep cranes running straight and true
LIFTING EQUIPMENT specialist, Konecranes, has launched its RailQ 3D crane runway survey programme. The package has been designed to provide highly accurate measurement of crane runway alignment and is backed by comprehensive analysis of cloud-based data.
Tandem-lifting hoist for Environment Agency
HOIST & WINCH recently supplied a tandem-lifting hoist system as part of improvements to Environment Agency flood defence assets at Taplow Weir on the Jubilee Relief Channel, an 11.6 km asset that reduces flood risk to 3,200 properties by diverting water from the River Thames when flows are high.
A political approach
Ross Moloney explains why it is important to engage with legislators to help them understand the role of lifting in key sectors like logistics and how to improve safe practice.
Travis Perkins to upgrade truck loader cranes
TRAVIS PERKINS has made a multi-million pound investment in 400 new truck loader cranes.
Network and learn at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 45+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on June 8. It’s free to attend with free food and parking, and you earn CPD points to boot.
Huge cranes for Antwerp Gateway
DP World Antwerp Gateway has taken three gigantic container cranes at its terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
Dawn of a new era
As we prepare for an uncertain 2023, HSS is excited to reveal its rebrand as Logistics Matters from January – with a view to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.
Evolving training for lifting experts
Andrew Wright, Deputy CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how training is evolving to ensure quality and expertise is sustained, reinforcing the confidence logistics operations place in lifting equipment and service suppliers.
Challenging hoist installations
EVERY HOIST installation is different, and most generally present some level of challenge to overcome, typically relating to the dimensional clearances of the hoist unit or the logistics of general access conditions.
Geared to lifting
LIFTING APPLICATIONS place special demands on the installation space for drives.
