MacGregor is proud to announce the successful delivery of its new type of SWL 250t electric heavy lift cranes to Nordic from Huanghai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The cranes mark a significant milestone in sustainable cargo handling solutions.
This next-generation heavy lift crane combines MacGregor and NMF’s extensive experience in the heavy lift industry. The crane is designed to enhance operational efficiency while significantly reducing emissions, energy consumption, and maintenance costs. By...
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Biden Administration to Impose Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes Amid Security Concerns
President Biden has announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on Chinese-manufactured ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and other strategic sectors in a move to curtail China’s unfair trade practices. The increased tariff…
Port of Savannah welcomes four new electric ship-to-shore cranes
The Port of Savannah received four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes Thursday, Aug. 24, upgrading […]
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New All-Electric Container Cranes Arrive at Port of Savannah
Four new Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes arrived at the Port of Savannah on Thursday, part of $1.9 billion in infrastructure improvements that will help boost capacity at the…
https://gcaptain.com/new-all-electric-container-cranes-arrive-at-port-of-savannah/
Port of San Diego eyes more business as it welcomes all-electric harbor cranes
The Port of San Diego has taken delivery of two new all-electric Gottwald Generation […]
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US Congress Moves To Ban Chinese Crane Software
by John Konrad (gCaptain) As concerns over the potential use of Chinese-made cranes for gathering information on U.S. military equipment continue to grow, Members of the House China Select Committee,…
https://gcaptain.com/us-congress-moves-to-ban-chinese-crane-software/
AAPA says no evidence of China’s ship-to-shore cranes being used as ‘spying tools’
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) dismissed fears regarding potential security threats from […]
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Port of Newcastle opens new container and bulk services capabilities
Port of Newcastle has commissioned two new mobile harbour cranes with an outreach of 54 metres and a lifting capacity of 104 tonnes.
Port CEO, Craig Carmody, said the $A32.4-million crane investment marks a significant increase in an expanded and improved container, break-bulk and project cargo handling capability for customers at Port of Newcastle.
“For Port of Newcastle, the arrival of the mobile harbour cranes...
New cargo handling capability at Newcastle
Port of Newcastle has welcomed the arrival of two new Liebherr mobile harbour cranes earlier this week.
The German-built LHM 550 cranes sailed into Newcastle Harbour onboard general cargo ship UHL Fighter, after leaving the Port of Rostock in late June.
Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody said the $28.4-million investment marks a significant increase in container handling...
https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/new-cargo-handling-capability-at-newcastle/
Overseas competition regulators block Konecranes / Cargotec merger
The marriage between crane companies Cargotec and Konecranes has been called off after the UK Competition & Markets Authority blocked the merger while the U.S. Department of Justice threatened to sue.
According to the UK CMA, the two companies offer a range of container handling equipment and services to port terminals and other industrial customers. They announced their proposed $5 billion nuptials in October 2020.
Alas, the path to true love never...