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Port Of New Orleans to invest $7.1m in Sustainability
The Port of New Orleans has been awarded $7,117,567 from the Federal Highway Administration’s Reducing Truck Emissions at Port Facilities (RTEPF) Grant program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Mitsui E&S & Zenrin DataCom ‘Drone Snap’
Mitsui E&S and Zenrin DataCom have partnered to launch ‘Drone Snap’ an automated drone flight route application that generates flight files so that drones can automatically perform everything from flight to shooting for inspections and patrols of facilities such as port cranes, construction plants, and infrastructure.
ZPMC delivers three more STS cranes to Sri Lanka’s east container terminal
East Container Terminal (ECT) at Sri Lanka Ports Authority has welcomed the arrival of three Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, bringing the total count to six out of the planned 12.
TPSE helps manufacturers move large heavy loads
When considering Shipyards, Ports or manufacturing facilities, one thing that is consistent throughout is the growing need to move extremely heavy and large items on a regular basis, says Michael La Scala, V.P. sales and marketing, Transport Products & Service Enterprises (TPSE). When considering how to move these massive loads the North American company has been a source of products, service and technical assistance for over 25 years. The female-owned company now offers products, parts and accessories, service, maintenance and technical assistance to the ship building, port operations, aerospace, power generation, transportation, construction and millwright industries, among others.
Einride electric fleets changing freight transportation
From Einride electrical vehicle Smartcharger stations to DP World ‘Car Containers’. We take a look at the latest material handling news to come from the ports industry.
CP&A advises on container crane procurement peer reviews
Casper, Phillips & Associates (CP&A) has delivered a presentation to port authorities entitled, ‘Peer Review of Container Cranes’, to assist in future procurement processes.
Deugro to expand wind renewable energy division
Heavy lift and project freight forwarder deugro has unveiled plans to expand its Wind Renewable Energy Division in Europe in response to rapid growth in the sector across Europe.
Florida’s seaport manatee orders two Konecranes MHC
SeaPort Manatee has ordered two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Cranes to expand capacity at its container and general cargo handling operations in Tampa Bay, Florida.
LEEA Military Transition Scheme for ex-servicemen
LEEA Military Transition Scheme (MTS) offers a free foundation course, supporting ex-servicemen and women who want to choose a career in lifting engineering.
YOKE Embracing Youthfulness & Digitalization for a Brighter Future
The lifting industry plays a crucial role in modern society, whether in construction, manufacturing, or transportation, all of which rely on efficient and safe lifting technologies. However, with technological advancements and changing market demands, the lifting industry faces several challenges. One of those of is how to attract the younger generation. Yoke has discovered the next generation’s familiarity and reliance on technology means “automated production lines” and “digitalized products” are key drivers in attracting young people to the industry, enhancing innovation, and addressing labor shortages.