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Verlinde launches new range of synthetic rope electric hoists
Verlinde has launched its Eurobloc VF range of synthetic rope electric hoists for loads of up to 20,000kg.
JLT Verso Series Now Compliant with Navis N4 Terminal Operating System
JLT Mobile Computers has announced its Verso Series of vehicle-mounted terminals (VMTs) has passed Navis Ready validation for the latest version of the Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS).
Huisman to increase manufacturing process sustainability
Crane manufacturer Huisman has announced it is launching a Sustainable Impact Assessment to determine the carbon footprint of its products, from design up to and including delivery.
DP World wins bid to develop mega-container terminal at India’s Deendayal Port
DP World has won a major concession to develop, operate and maintain a mega-container terminal at Deendayal port in Gujarat, on the western coast of India.
Lifting ring manufacturer signs UK distribution deal
First Integrated Solutions has reached an agreement to distribute Codipro’s articulated lifting rings.
The problem with UKCA marking
Ben Dobbs, head of technical services at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, has met with government officials to discuss the organisation’s concerns around UK conformity marking.
Cargotec appoints new president and CEO
Cargotec’s board of directors has appointed Casimir Lindholm as the company’s new president and CEO as of 1 April 2023.
Sustainability thunderstorm
Something that has caught my eye was a LinkedIn post from Konecranes’ head of sustainability, Anniina Virta-Toikka, from the back end of last year.
US OSHA to announce MACOSH committee
At the end of last year, the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was seeking nominations for membership on the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH), which advises the Secretary of Labor in formulating maritime industry standards and matters pertaining to the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act related to the maritime industry.
The Crosby Group moves to larger load monitoring production facility in the UK
The Crosby Group will relocate to a larger, state-of-the-art facility in Hampshire, UK, for the production of its load monitoring equipment and crane camera systems from February 22.