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There is going to be huge surge in demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports ? for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries. Therefore, we foresee a large potential for container handling equipment supplies, says Ravin Wadhawan, General Manager ? Port Equipment and Strategy Planning, Terex India. Excerpts from the interview.
How do you assess the potential for material handling equipment at Indian ports?
As the Indian economy keeps growing at a steady pace and is fast becoming more and more relevant in global trade, capacities at Indian ports are bound to increase. The government of India has already formulated the maritime agenda 2010-20. There is going to be huge surge in demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports ? for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries. Therefore, we foresee a large potential for container handling equipment supplies.
What are the emerging trends where port equipment and technology is concerned?
Nothing remains stagnant; things are going to change for sure. Increase in vessel sizes, enhanced security and safety at ports, growing environmental concerns and automation will all be key drivers for port equipment. We are already experiencing a positive shift towards energy conservation devices and electric RTGs, etc. We are also seeing a welcome change in the public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Tell us about the product lines offered by Terex for material handling at ports.
We offer a complete range of the following:
With the recent acquisition of Gottwald, we now have a whole ra?nge of equipment for bulk handling and automated vehicles.
Brief us about the potential for Reach stackers. What are the unique technological features of CS45KM and FDC500G4 offered by Terex?
Terex provides a complete reach stacker range for handling full containers in port terminals, inland container depots, transport companies and rail terminals. Their advanced design concept provides high capacity performance, speed, comfort and safety to satisfy the most demanding handling applications.
What is the kind of service support provided by Terex for reach stackers?
Our mobile handling range of equipment is represented in the local market by a premium dealer - Voltas Material Handling; they have several branches lo?cated all around the country and support our esteemed customers with well-trained sales and service engineers. To support customer with robust after sales support, Voltas stocks various parts at a central warehouse.
Terex also facilitates financing for customers through Terex Financial Services teams based in all regions.
What the major challenges the industry faces?
One of the biggest challenges is going to be the addition of large capacities in the very near future; and that has to happen with the present constraints of land acquisition, dredging, hinterland connectivity, etc.
Tell us about a couple of projects in India where Terex products are supplied.
After the acquisition of Fantuzzi/Noell, Terex has supplied 15 units of rubber tyre gantry cranes for L&T Shipbuilding for their upcoming greenfield port at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu. Also, we have supplied a number of reach stackers to different customers within the region, from our factories in Italy, China and France.
How strong is Terex?s presence ICDs and CFS?
Terex has a good presence in ICDs and CFSs with nearly a hundred reach stackers in operation. The customer response for our products has been very encouraging and this has in turn, encouraged us to make focused plans to grow our share in the future.
Tell us about the core competencies and strength of Terex with regard to material handling solutions at ports.
Terex has the widest product range availability in the industry. We make safe, reliable, cost-effective, higher productivity equipment that aim to improve our customer?s return on investment and supplement with best-in-class service and after sales support. Added to this is our superior product quality and focus on innovation. Making a conscious effort to be closer to the customer and to understand their needs, Terex offers financial solutions to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services.
FEATURES OF REACH STACKERS AND FULL CONTAINER HANDLERS:
? Powerful and reliable.
? Designed for heaviest operations and long product lifetime (20,000 h/machine).
? State-of-the-art technology.
? Intelligent control system.
? Truck track compatibility to manage the complete truck fleet.
? Economic packaging (compact and efficient transportation).
? Exclusive Terex service and after sales support.
? Powerful, reliable and economical.
? Well-balanced to produce smooth and vibration-free operation.
? High durability and low noise.
? Equipped with piston cooling.
? Replaceable cylinder liners.
? High-tech injection and air-change system.
? Excellent combustion and fuel consumption according to EPA/CARB Tier 3 regulations.
? Easy service and maintenance .
? Hydraulics - large tank (850l).
? Hydraulic oil and brake cooling system with thermostatic switch.
? Regenerative hydraulic circuit with two double gear pumps.
? Oversized components and low working pressure.
? Less maintenance needed, longer product lifecycle.
? Easy accessibility.
? Access ladders.
? Slip-proof walkways.
? Handrails for increased safety.
? Engine easily and safely accessible for maintenance.
? ?Optima? Cabin - Ergonomic interior layout for higher comfort with best- in- class rear visibility.
? Panoramic stratified glass windshield, tempered side and back windows.
? Adjustable steering wheel.
? Fully adjustable joystick operation and intelligent control system.
? Automatic or manually controlled heating and air-conditioning.
? Air-recycling system and diesel-particle-filter.
? Auxiliary second seat standard.
How do you assess the potential for material handling equipment at Indian ports?
As the Indian economy keeps growing at a steady pace and is fast becoming more and more relevant in global trade, capacities at Indian ports are bound to increase. The government of India has already formulated the maritime agenda 2010-20. There is going to be huge surge in demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports ? for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries. Therefore, we foresee a large potential for container handling equipment supplies.
What are the emerging trends where port equipment and technology is concerned?
Nothing remains stagnant; things are going to change for sure. Increase in vessel sizes, enhanced security and safety at ports, growing environmental concerns and automation will all be key drivers for port equipment. We are already experiencing a positive shift towards energy conservation devices and electric RTGs, etc. We are also seeing a welcome change in the public-private partnerships (PPPs).
Tell us about the product lines offered by Terex for material handling at ports.
We offer a complete range of the following:
- Quay cranes: Mobile harbour cranes of 20?200 tonne (metric).
- Quay cranes: Ship-to-shore cranes.
- Yard stacking cranes: Rubber tyre gantry cranes of 40?50 tonne (metric).
- Yard stacking cranes: Rail-mounted gantry cranes of 40?50 tonne (metric).
With the recent acquisition of Gottwald, we now have a whole ra?nge of equipment for bulk handling and automated vehicles.
Brief us about the potential for Reach stackers. What are the unique technological features of CS45KM and FDC500G4 offered by Terex?
Terex provides a complete reach stacker range for handling full containers in port terminals, inland container depots, transport companies and rail terminals. Their advanced design concept provides high capacity performance, speed, comfort and safety to satisfy the most demanding handling applications.
What is the kind of service support provided by Terex for reach stackers?
Our mobile handling range of equipment is represented in the local market by a premium dealer - Voltas Material Handling; they have several branches lo?cated all around the country and support our esteemed customers with well-trained sales and service engineers. To support customer with robust after sales support, Voltas stocks various parts at a central warehouse.
Terex also facilitates financing for customers through Terex Financial Services teams based in all regions.
What the major challenges the industry faces?
One of the biggest challenges is going to be the addition of large capacities in the very near future; and that has to happen with the present constraints of land acquisition, dredging, hinterland connectivity, etc.
Tell us about a couple of projects in India where Terex products are supplied.
After the acquisition of Fantuzzi/Noell, Terex has supplied 15 units of rubber tyre gantry cranes for L&T Shipbuilding for their upcoming greenfield port at Kattupalli in Tamil Nadu. Also, we have supplied a number of reach stackers to different customers within the region, from our factories in Italy, China and France.
How strong is Terex?s presence ICDs and CFS?
Terex has a good presence in ICDs and CFSs with nearly a hundred reach stackers in operation. The customer response for our products has been very encouraging and this has in turn, encouraged us to make focused plans to grow our share in the future.
Tell us about the core competencies and strength of Terex with regard to material handling solutions at ports.
Terex has the widest product range availability in the industry. We make safe, reliable, cost-effective, higher productivity equipment that aim to improve our customer?s return on investment and supplement with best-in-class service and after sales support. Added to this is our superior product quality and focus on innovation. Making a conscious effort to be closer to the customer and to understand their needs, Terex offers financial solutions to assist in the acquisition of equipment through Terex Financial Services.
FEATURES OF REACH STACKERS AND FULL CONTAINER HANDLERS:
? Powerful and reliable.
? Designed for heaviest operations and long product lifetime (20,000 h/machine).
? State-of-the-art technology.
? Intelligent control system.
? Truck track compatibility to manage the complete truck fleet.
? Economic packaging (compact and efficient transportation).
? Exclusive Terex service and after sales support.
? Powerful, reliable and economical.
? Well-balanced to produce smooth and vibration-free operation.
? High durability and low noise.
? Equipped with piston cooling.
? Replaceable cylinder liners.
? High-tech injection and air-change system.
? Excellent combustion and fuel consumption according to EPA/CARB Tier 3 regulations.
? Easy service and maintenance .
? Hydraulics - large tank (850l).
? Hydraulic oil and brake cooling system with thermostatic switch.
? Regenerative hydraulic circuit with two double gear pumps.
? Oversized components and low working pressure.
? Less maintenance needed, longer product lifecycle.
? Easy accessibility.
? Access ladders.
? Slip-proof walkways.
? Handrails for increased safety.
? Engine easily and safely accessible for maintenance.
? ?Optima? Cabin - Ergonomic interior layout for higher comfort with best- in- class rear visibility.
? Panoramic stratified glass windshield, tempered side and back windows.
? Adjustable steering wheel.
? Fully adjustable joystick operation and intelligent control system.
? Automatic or manually controlled heating and air-conditioning.
? Air-recycling system and diesel-particle-filter.
? Auxiliary second seat standard.
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