Liebherr’s L series fast-erecting cranes

Liebherr’s fundamental revision of the L series sees the crane size specified in metre tonnes with immediate effect.

Liebherr tower cranes renovate bridge in Spain

The company finished the 2023 business year with a record revenue of Euro 14,042 mn.

JSW Infra to boost container capacity at New Mangalore Port

JSW Infrastructure has announced its plans to significantly increase container capacity at the New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) in Karnataka.

Rail projects worth Rs 33.6k cr approved for MMR

An official said that projects worth Rs 33690 crore were approved with the goal of creating additional infrastructure for Mumbai's suburban railway network which is often referred to as the lifeline of the country's financial capital and its surrounding metropolitan region.

Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi bag top honours at 20th CW Awards

An evening extravaganza, CONSTRUCTION WORLD Global Awards, in its 20th Edition, concluded in great success in Mumbai on October 14th at ITC Grand Central, Parel.

Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards

Indian Army’s Lt Gen Harpal Singh & Awanish Awasthi, Advisor, Chief Minister UP, bag top honours at 20th Construction World Global Awards

Electric mobility is the segment we focus on most

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

We are trying to scan India For our global model

Kessler, as the name suggests, has a long history just as any other German /European company, and is being run by the third-generation family and closely linked with the southern German region.

Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler

An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.

Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler

An LH 60 M Port Litronic was recently handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG in Brienz, Switzerland. The Liebherr material handler is specially designed for the economical handling of bulk goods and general cargo.

Liebherr achieves over Euro 10 bn in annual turnover

Despite the modest slowdown of the global economy, Liebherr registered a strong volume of orders in the first quarter of 2020. Starting at the end of the first quarter, the coronavirus pandemic began to affect business activities in many markets.

Liebherr LH 60 M Port Litronic material handler

LH 60 M Port Litronic machine handed over to Aarekies Brienz AG.

Liebherr achieves over Euro 10 bn in annual turnover

In 2020, the Liebherr Group achieved a turnover of Euro 10,341 million. Compared to the previous year, the company posted a decline of Euro 1,409 million, or 12%.

Repairing at 1000 m: The perils of bridge work

Bridges form an essential part of modern day economic and transportation systems. They can be used to connect islands that can span several kilometres into deep seas, connect stretches of separated lands - as well as joining cities, separated by lakes and rivers.

India delivers 1st batch of heavy cranes to bolster operations at Chabahar port

India has delivered a consignment of heavy equipment, including cranes, for further development of Iran’s Chabahar port, signalling New Delhi’s commitment to the strategic connectivity project that can provide access to markets in Central Asia

Aquajet launches Ecosilence 3.0

Aquajet introduced the Ecosilence 3.0 that reduces noise and allows for a more compact jobsite.

Construction equipment technology has come a long way

The need to execute challenging projects within stipulated timelines will further strengthen the mechanisation process in construction.

Our crawler cranes are loaded with safety features

Action Construction Equipment (ACE) offers customers all the options in crawler cranes like the standard machine for lifting and erection jobs or with features of single/double-line free fall for usage in the piling activity.

Banking on Policy Support

Crawler cranes market is looking for a revival after a sluggish performance over the last few years. The market will rely on the budget proposals for the National Infrastructure Pipeline for the coming years.

Kerala mulls Rs 200 bn infra spending

According to reports, Kerala's off-budget funding agency KIIFB has set a target of achieving Rs 200-billion infrastructure spending by the end of the next financial year.

New Side Gripper guarantees higher reliability

Dieseko Group BV, the global market leader of innovative foundation equipment and within their product range, both PVE and ICE vibratory hammer, has recently launched a revolutionary new side gripper

Puncture-proof tyres for severe-duty applications

Semi-solid industrial tyres and PU foam-filled tyres are puncture-proof tyres that help reduce total cost of ownership and cost per hour.

Ports of Opportunities

Capacity expansion plans at Indian ports is giving a renewed hope for port equipment players. Many port operators are acquiring new equipment as part of modernisation and expansion of handling capacities at these ports.

Port projects worth Rs 20,535 cr under implementation

With an investment of Rs 20,535 crore, 39 port projects are under implementation to augment the capacity of 12 major ports.

On Strong Foundation

Foundation equipment segment is back on action with a lot of equipment busy at various project sites across the country. The trend is expected to continue for the next few years.

Tata Projects JV wins Mumbai Metro Line-4 contract

The joint venture (JV) of Tata Projects-China Harbour Engineering Company (TPL-CHEC) received the Letter of Award (LoA) for constructing two packages of the Mumbai Metro Elevated Line 4. The packages lie on the line extending between Wadala and Kasarvadavali.

Infrastructure: The Way Forward

The total sales of 72,745 units of construction equipment in 2017 against 66,613 in 2016 brought back some sheen. The easing up of GST rate from 28 per cent to 18 per cent helped breathe but the launch of infrastructure projects brought a smile to the industry.

All set to meet infra growth demand

Aggressive infrastructural development is imperative to the overall economic welfare of a country. If the economy is likened to a wheel, its infrastructure sector is most certainly the central hub that supports all the other sectors in the form of spokes and keeps the wheel spinning smoothly and efficiently.

Krishnapatnam Port mulls expansion

Krishnapatnam Port is planning to build a liquid bulk cargo terminal and a RO-RO facility that would cater to the demand from the oil and power sectors. The liquid bulk cargo facility with an initial capacity of one million tonne would be built in collaboration with LNG Bharat Group.

Winning the Heart With Productive Output

Visakhapatnam Port is one of the 13 major ports in India and is the only major port in Andhra Pradesh. It was built in 1930 and has three harbours - the outer harbour, the inner harbour and the fishing harbour.

Productivity and cost are key in equipment selection

We are involved in almost all types of construction projects, both in India and abroad. We are the pioneers in pile foundation works in India and execute various kinds of piling works like cast-in-situ driven piles, precast driven piles, jointed precast piles, precast pre-bored piles, bored piles, steel piles, composite piles, marine piles etc.

Konecranes Gottwald Crane at South Korean Terminal

South Korean Terminal Operator Pyeongtaek Dangjin Central Terminal Co Ltd (PDCT) has put a Konecranes Gottwald Model 4 mobile harbour crane into operation.

Spinelli orders another Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane

Italian terminal operator Spinelli S.r.l. (Spinelli) has ordered another Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane for its terminal in the Port of Genoa. The Model 7 crane is a two-rope variant offering a maximum lifting capacity of 150 t and an outreach of up to 54 m.

Konecranes signs service pact with MPET

Konecranes has recently signed a major service agreement with MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET), the single largest container terminal in Europe.

On a Brighter Note

The government's increased focus on port infrastructure and through budget and Sagar Mala programme has opened new growth avenues for port equipment industry and is looking forward to a brighter future in India.

Puncture-proof Tyres for Severe-Duty Applications

Tyres are the only connect between the vehicle and the terrain hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, safe, performance worthy any time and every time, is critical specially for severe duty applications such as construction, industrial plant, mining, recycling, scrap handling etc.

VOC Port plans capacity expansion

S Anantha Chandra Bose, Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, in a statement said that the port had initiated studies for the development of inner harbour by constructing berths and upgrading the existing berths to match the port?s facilities to international standards.

SEA-invest orders three Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes

Konecranes won another order for diesel-electric Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes from its long-term customer SEA-invest. It will add three Model 6 machines to its existing fleet of 36 cranes.

Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane to handle palletised fruits

Portsmouth-based MMD Shipping Ltd (MMD) will further increase its handling rates with the help of a new Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 mobile harbour crane. The eco-efficient diesel-electric 125 t machine was put into operation at the end of May 2017. In the terminal, located on England?s south coast, the crane will predominantly handle reefer containers and palletised fruit.

Noatum adds Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane

Noatum Terminal Castellon, part of the leading Spanish port operator Noatum Maritime, has added another Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane to its fleet. The Model 6 machine was put into operation in May in Castellon, where it handles mainly bulk and also a number of other cargo types.

Konecranes bags order for lift trucks from Napier Port

In order to further strengthen its important position on New Zealand?s North Island, Napier Port ordered six more cranes from Konecranes. In December 2017 six new lift trucks will be delivered to the terminal, situated in the rapidly growing Hawke?s Bay region.

Indonesian port operator to buy 8 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes

Konecranes has won its biggest order so far for Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in the Asia-Pacific region. In the course of 2017 and at the beginning of 2018, the Java-based port operator PT Berlian Jasa Terminal Indonesia (PT BJTI) will add eight more cranes to its existing fleet of eight Konecranes Gottwald machines.

Liebherr bags UAE order for cranes

Liebherr Maritime has received an order from Saqr Port Authority in UAE for two Liebherr LHM 800 mobile harbour cranes in bulk handling configuration. This is the first order for the bulk version of the LHM 800. The cranes will be capable of serving bulk vessels up to Capesize class.

Puncture-proof Tyres for Severe Duty Applications

Tyres are the only connect between the vehicle and the terrain hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, safe, performance worthy any time and every time, is critical specially for severe duty applications such as construction, industrial plant, mining, recycling, scrap handling etc.

Conateco buys Konecranes lift trucks

Two reach stackers and one empty container handler have been delivered to Co.Na.Te.Co. S.p.A. (Conateco), Italy, in March 2017, making them the first Konecranes Liftace branded machines on the market.At Conateco, the biggest terminal operator in the Port of Naples, the

Transport vessel for turbines

A roll-on-roll off-loading (ro-ro) ship will fulfill the needs for cost effective transportation of the large nacelles used in Siemens direct drive offshore wind turbines.

TPS delivers Gottwald mobile harbour crane to Port of Otake

The fleet of diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in Japan continues to grow. In spring 2017, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will supply a Model 2 crane to the Port of Otake in the south of the country. There, the machine in the G HMK 2204 two-rope variant ordered via Chikuho Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (CS) will handle mainly containers and general cargo

Our tower cranes are 100 per cent locally sourced and manufactured

We mainly focus on brand building. This is an opportunity for our customers to come and meet us and see the products on display. This year, we launched a crane at the event in two variations: 6 tonne and 9 tonne. It is completely localised, positioning us well in the market.

Ership installs Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has recently sustainably expanded its presence in Spain with diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes. Since December 2015, the leading maritime industry group Ership S.A. (Ership) has put three Terex Gottwald Model 6 mobile harbour cranes in the G HMK 6407 B four-rope-grab variant for professional bulk handling into operation.

Tenth Terex Gottwald mobile harbour crane for Japan

The fleet of diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in Japan continues to grow. In spring 2017, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will supply a Model 2 crane to the Port of Otake in the south of the country.

Chilean terminals opt for large cranes from TPS

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received two orders for large cranes from Chile. In the third quarter of 2016, a diesel-electric Terex Gottwald Model 8 mobile harbour crane in the G HMK 8410 two-rope variant has been delivered to Terminal Puerto Arica S.A.

Ership installs Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has recently sustainably expanded its presence in Spain with diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes. Since December 2015, the leading maritime industry group Ership S.A. (Ership) has put three Terex Gottwald Model 6 mobile harbour cranes in the G HMK 6407 B four-rope-grab variant for professional bulk handling into operation.

Puncture-Proof Tyres for Severe-duty Applications

Tyres are the only connect between the vehicle and the terrain hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, safe, performance worthy anytime and every time, is critical specially for severe duty applications such as construction, industrial plant, mining, recycling, scrap handling etc.

TPS further strengthens business ties with?italian terminal operator

The leading Italian terminal operator, Lorenzini & C. S.r.l. (Lorenzini) will put another diesel-electric Terex Gottwald Model 7 mobile harbour crane in the G HMK 7608 two rope variant into operation mid-November. The machine is the third Terex Gottwald Model 7 crane that Lorenzini acquired in the past two years.

Terex secures STS crane order from Malaysian port

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order from Malaysian port operator Sabah Ports Sdn. Bhd. (Sabah Ports) to supply two Terex ship-to-shore cranes (STS) to its Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP). The cranes will be manufactured at the TPS site in Xiamen, China, and are due to be put into operation in the second half of 2017.

DSC Dredge delivers customised dredge to Santa Cruz Harbour

Louisiana-based DSC Dredge, LLC, has announced the delivery of a new custom dredge to the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California.

Somasol orders Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane

For the first time, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will deliver a Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane to Latin America. The Uruguayan port operator Somasol S.A. (Somasol)

Chilean terminals opt for large cranes from TPS

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received two orders for large cranes from Chile. In the third quarter of 2016, a diesel-electric Terex Gottwald Model 8 mobile harbour crane in the G HMK 8410 two-rope variant has been delivered to Terminal Puerto Arica S.A. (TPA) in the far north of the country.

TPS supplies cranes to Belgian terminal

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is supplying a diesel-electric Terex? Gottwald Model 2 mobile harbour crane in the G HMK 2304 two-rope variant and a Terex Stackace

DSC Dredge delivers customised dredge to Santacruz Harbour

Louisiana-based DSC Dredge, LLC, announced the delivery of a new custom dredge to the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California. The Twin Lakes is a custom-built, 16? x 16? dredge with a hull-mounted pump. Winter shoaling has been an issue for the harbour since it was dedicated in 1964. The Twin Lakes will keep the harbour clear for harbour members and visitors.

Somasol orders Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane

For the first time, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will deliver a Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane to Latin America. The Uruguayan port operator Somasol S.A. (Somasol) has ordered the machine for the terminal in Fray Bentos, situated beside the Uruguay River close to the border with Argentina.

Tuticorin port to augment handling capacity

V O Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin has planned a major expansion of its handling capacity. The port will carry out various developmental works to the tune of Rs 1,531 crores to augment its capacity by a further 44 million tonne. The Port Trust Chairman, S Anantha Chandra Bose stated that during this financial year 2016-17, the port has targeted to award development of shallow draught berth for handling general cargo, development of north cargo berth- III for handling coal, development of north

TPS supplies cranes to Belgian terminal

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is supplying a diesel-electric Terex? Gottwald Model 2 mobile harbour crane in the G HMK 2304 two-rope variant and a Terex? Stackace? E 6-8 empty container handler to the Belgian river port of Li?ge.

New Concept for Operator Training

At this year?s TOC Europe in Hamburg, Germany, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is presenting a newly designed training programme for harbour crane operators, which combines the many years of experience of its instructors with the far-reaching possibilities of simulator training courses

More Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes at Haldia

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is continuing its success in India with its diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes.

More Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour cranes in Asia

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has notched up another success for its Terex Quaymate M50 mobile harbour crane.

New Terex Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has introduced a new variant of its successful diesel-electric Terex Gottwald Model 8 mobile harbour crane to meet increasing demand from terminal operators for cargo-handling machines for loading and unloading vessels with a loading capacity of more than 8,800 standard containers.

Argentinean power plant operator opts for TPS crane

The Argentinian power plant operator AES Argentina Generacion S.A. (AES) has ordered a Terex Gottwald Model 2 portal harbour crane in the G HSK 2224 variant from Terex Port Solutions. From the end of 2016, AES will use the cargo handling machine in its 1,540 MW power plant in San Nicol?s de los Arroyos to unload coal imported from Colombia and South Africa.

Container Handling: Future?s Bright

KPCL starts maiden India-Bangladesh voyage

Krishnapatnam Port earmarked a historical moment for India?s bilateral trade and commerce as the first direct container vessel, part of coastal shipping agreement to facilitate trade between India and Bangladesh, set sail from the port on March 28, 2016.

Puncture-proof Tyres for Severe Duty Applications

Tyres are the only connect between the vehicle and the terrain hence ensuring that tyres are reliable, safe, performance worthy anytime and every time, is critical specially for severe duty applications such as construction, industrial plant, mining, recycling, scrap handling etc

TPS expands presence in Baltic region

In the recent past, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has expanded its business presence in diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in the Baltic region.

TPS bags UK order for reach stacker

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) delivered a Terex? Liftace? 5-31 reach stacker to the north-east England based terminal, Port of Blyth, UK.

10 Terex Gottwald harbour cranes for Indian ports

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has significantly expanded its business with diesel-electric Terex? Gottwald harbour cranes in India.

Porto Di Carrara relies on Terex handling technology

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) continues to broaden the scope of its successful business relations with Porto di Carrara S.p.A. (Porto di Carrara).

TPS Xiamen bags order

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc (MNHPI) has selected Terex Port Solutions (TPS) for an important retrofit service order for the Philippines.

TPS supplies Model 2 crane to the Kramer Group

The Kramer Group is now operating a new diesel-electric Terex? Gottwald Model 2 rubber-tyred portal harbour crane in the G HRK 2304

Success at Kakinada Port

Thirty SDLG LG938L and LG958L wheel loaders are hard at work loading coal onto trains for up to 20 hours per day, at Kakinada Port. Located in the state of Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of India

Four more Terex Gottwald cranes in Latin America

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has strengthened its market position in Latin America. In the past few months, terminal operators from Brazil

Liebherr MH cranes set record

Liebherr mobile harbour (MH)cranes set the benchmark in terms of annual deliveries, supplying as many cranes per year as no other manufacturer has ever delivered before.

Two mobile cranes at Vizag port

Visakhapatnam Port has decided to acquire two more hi-tech 100-tonne harbour mobile cranes to handle Panamax vessels in the Inner Harbour. Each crane costs around Rs 35 crore.

A Healthy Outlook

Increasing investments and cargo traffic point to a healthy outlook for India?s ports sector. Cargo traffic, which was 976 million metric tonne (mmt) in 2012, is expected to reach 1,758 mmt by 2017.

Ports have to invest in modern equipment to stay competitive

Liebherr mobile harbour cranes set the benchmark in terms of annual deliveries, supplying as many cranes per year as no other manufacturer has ever delivered before. 2014 was a year of celebration for many reasons.

Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes Set All-time Record

Liebherr mobile harbour cranes set the benchmark in terms of annual deliveries, supplying as many cranes per year as no other manufacturer has ever delivered before. In 2014 Liebherr supplied 112 units of mobile harbour cranes across the globe. In other words, throughout the year almost every third day a new Liebherr mobile harbour crane unit was delivered.

Dynapac CA255 Soil Compactor

THE Dynapac series of compaction, milling and paving equipment from Atlas Copco is designed with over 100 years of expertise in compaction knowledge and applications, where groundbreaking ideas are transformed into cost efficient solutions and reliable machines.

Everett Port to add new mobile harbour crane

The Port of Everett in the US will add a 165 US ton (150 tonne) capacity Terex G HMK 7608 mobile harbour crane to increase its port capacity.

Mantsinen selects Volvo Penta for hydraulic material handling

The Finnish company Mantsinen has recently standardised all its largest hydraulic material handling cranes with Volvo Penta engines.

Dynapac CA 255: Designed for Toughest Soil Conditions

Atlas Copco?s road construction equipment connects remote areas in the North and North-East. Road construction equipment from Atlas Copco has successfully featured in prestigious projects in the North and North-East. The Dynapac CA255 soil compactor and CC385HF tandem rollers have been the popular choice even though competitor road construction manufacturers were also in the race with much lower prices.

Liebherr LHM growth up

Liebherr mobile harbour cranes played a significant role in the overall success of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division in 2013. Close to 80 mobile harbour cranes were delivered across the world in 2013, helping generate a turnover of -?280 million ($378 million). The 2013 figures were helped by a number of major orders for the 600 series in Latin America and the launch of the Liebherr maritime cranes simulator range. In 2013, 12 units of the Liebherr LHM 600 were sold in the Latin American m

Mardas harbour cranes

Turkish container terminal operator Mardas Marmara Denizcilik Isletmeleri (Mardas) has modified six of its Terex Gottwald Model 7 mobile harbour cranes at the Port of Ambarli in Turkey. Modifications included extending each crane?s tower by 5 m, increasing the working radius from 51 to 54 m and increasing the height of the boom pivot point, a company spokesperson said.

Mormugao Port gets harbour crane

The Mormugao Port Trust has procured a harbour port crane at Rs 28 crore, and commissioned in the port. The crane is the highest capacity one available in any port of India, capable of handling almost every type of cargo. The 120-tonne capacity crane was procured from Italgru, Italy.

Overload Protection: A System Solution for Cranes

The ECPS system designed by tecsis fulfils a broad spectrum of demands. Increasing tempo and growing transshipment volumes in present-day logistics process call for the maximum safety and availability of handling equipment.

Malaysian port orders RTGs from Terex

Malaysian terminal operator Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has ordered 26 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes from Terex Port Solutions (TPS).

DSI at the Navy Annex

Demolition Services Inc (DSI) and Powerscreen? crushing plants are key players in the demolition and recycling of the historic 1,000,000 sq ft Navy Annex seven-building complex to provide for expansion of the Arlington National Cemetery.

Huge surge on the horizon

There is going to be huge surge in the 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;

CE Industry to benefit from Budget's focus on infrastructure

The initiatives announced in the Budget and the measures taken outside it together will impact the demand for construction equipment. DK Vyas trains his thoughts on the likely impact of the recent Budget on the CE sector.

Innovative turnkey rental packages

Bardai provides turnkey rental packages that help develop, engineer, provide solutions and offers almost immediate parts availability to minimise downtime and maintain maximum productivity.

TIL bags CONCOR?s contract

TlL was recently awarded the prestigious contract of operation and maintenance of five reach stackers of Linde make owned by Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), Chennai. The reach stackers are working at ICDs Tondiarpet and Chennai Harbour. A formal ceremony was organised to inaugurate the CONCOR O&M contract at CONCOR terminals, TNPM & Harbour, Chennai.

Terex introduces port solutions

Terex Corporation is introducing Terex Port Solutions at TOC in Antwerp. As part of the Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions segment of the company, this group will unite Terex

Demag hoppers at Port of Tyne

Since February this year, bulk carriers with cargoes of wood pellets are being unloaded at Port of Tyne, Newcastle, UK, via two identical G HMH 750 DS Mobile Harbour Hoppers supplied by Demag Cranes? subsidiary Gottwald Port Technology GmbH.