Enhanced infrastructure planned for Madurai Railway station

Southern Railway has initiated a Station Redevelopment project at Madurai railway station to improve infrastructure and enhance the passenger experience.

10 T Carer Electric forklifts added by ABP Humber

As part of investment in decarbonisation of port operation equipment

Adani group to invest Rs 1.7 billion to expand Lucknow airport

In order to increase Lucknow Airport's annual passenger handling capacity from 4 million passengers per year (MPPA) to 39 MPPA the Adani group will invest Rs 1,07,000 million in the airport's expansion.

NIP can make CE tick

As per the ICEMA report, the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry has experienced a 23 per cent drop in sales at the end of the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY22) compared to Q3FY21.

Kolkata Port aims to advance Rs 2,400 cr projects

Kolkata Port, now known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), the company is aiming to advance the implementation targets of the Rs 2400 crore projects under the PM Gati Shakti plan.

Sustainability in logistics

Sustainability within logistics is expected to be taken up on a larger scale, with digitalisation and automation being prime movers of such operations, writes Huseni Vohra of Ocean Insights.

Budget 2022 and a big infra push

The union budget can be termed as a growth-oriented one, with the government focusing strongly on world-class infrastructure development.

Booster shot for infrastructure sector!

The Budget seems to be focused on high impact areas and accelerating the capital expenditure cycle.

DB Schenker to order 1500 electric trucks from Volta Trucks

Germany’s DB Schenker announced the addition of 1500 Electric trucks to its fleet. The company will order the electric trucks from startup Volta Trucks to transport goods from European terminals into city centres and urban areas.

DB Schenker to order 1500 electric trucks from Volta Trucks

The company will order the electric trucks from startup Volta Trucks to transport goods from European terminals into city centres and urban areas.

Operational visibility & automation central to maritime logistics of future

Sustainability within logistics is expected to be taken up on a larger scale, with digitalisation and automation being prime movers of such operations, writes Huseni Vohra of Ocean Insights.

Operational visibility & automation central to maritime logistics of future

Sustainability within logistics is expected to be taken up on a larger scale, with digitalisation and automation being prime movers of such operations, writes Huseni Vohra of Ocean Insights.

ITW Chemin launches improved corrosion preventive coating

RUST-O-WAX is a long term outdoor and indoor corrosion protection from rust and corrosion, for machined surfaces and assemblies subjected to long periods of storage or adverse shipping condition.

APM Terminals Pipavav’s board approves Rs 700-cr expansion plan

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) has announced the approval of Rs 700 crore in coherence to the expansion plan of the company.

PASCHAL formworks at Frankfurt terminal project

In the construction of the new terminal in Frankfurt, the contractor is using circular column formwork from PASCHAL

APM Terminals Pipavav offers free container storage service at port

APM Terminals Pipavav is extending free storage service for all containers from April 1-15, 2020, inclusive of both days.

Gujarat Pipavav Port organises training on upskilling at the port

Gujarat Pipavav Port (GPPL), and Pipavav Customs Brokers association (PCBA), in partnership with the Logistics Sector Skills Council; organised a daylong seminar-cum-training titled ?Recognition of Prior Learning of Logistics (RPL)?, at the port.

Port Infra Needs Facelift

Developing new ports and terminals and the revival of old infrastructure at major ports in the country are expected to open up new opportunities for port equipment companies.

Jakob Friis S?rensen takes charge as MD at APM Terminals Pipavav

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) announced Jakob Friis S?rensen as the new Managing Director effective January 1, 2020. S?rensen has been a part of A.P. Moller Maersk Group since 1987 starting at the internal A. P. Moller Shipping School in Copenhagen, Denmark.

National Infrastructure Pipeline Gets Set to Flow

The Union Budget 2020-21 heralds the roadmap for investing Rs 103 trillion in the next five years.

Jakob Friis S?rensen takes charge as MD at APM Terminals Pipavav

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) announced Jakob Friis S?rensen as the new Managing Director effective January 1, 2020. S?rensen has been a part of A.P. Moller Maersk Group since 1987 starting at the internal A. P. Moller Shipping School in Copenhagen, Denmark.

SDLG launches biggest wheel loader yet

SDLG has introduced the new Stage III L975F wheel loader to market - the OEM's biggest wheel loader to date. SDLG has developed the wheel loader with a focus on durability, fuel efficiency and improving productivity on a job site

IPPTA reconstitutes its management committee

Indian Private Ports and Terminals Association (IPPTA) has reconstituted its management committee and also added two new members viz., Paradip International Cargo Terminal (PICT) and Kandla International Container Terminal (KICT).

SDLG launches biggest wheel loader yet

SDLG has introduced the new Stage III L975F wheel loader to market ? the OEM?s biggest wheel loader to date.

Volvo CE speeding up infra developments in India

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is supporting infrastructure growth across India with its range of construction equipment.

Ravi Kumar takes over as new Secretary General of IPPTA

Indian Private Ports & Terminals Association (IPPTA) announced the appointment of R Ravi Kumar as the new Secretary General of the association.

BMCT receives 3 new quay cranes

The PSA International-owned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) at JNPT has received three additional super-post panamax quay cranes recently, increasing its fleet size to 12 quay cranes.

VOC Port Trust plans third container terminal

According to reports, the VO Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Thoothukudi plans to construct a third container terminal with the current handling capacity at the two private terminals set to reach its maximum by end of this fiscal.

Handling methods need to be upgraded at Indian ports

Kalmar has been pioneer in many path-breaking technologies in port handling solutions. Praveen Waychal, Director - Solution Sales, India Region, Cargotec India, elaborates on the Indian port scenario and the latest container handling solutions.

Good transshipment facilities will drive port sector growth

In spite of the vast coastline and more port facilities across the coastline, India is still lagging behind many ports in the region in cargo handling efficiency. Anil Bhatia, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, TIL, elaborates on the market scenario and outlook.

Sustainability is a key factor for growth

In India, Volvo Penta engines and components can be found on multiple infrastructure and construction sites, container handling terminals, open cast and underground mines, and even agriculture fields with various applications.

Equipment Pulse

With the construction equipment market is on a growth path, Equipment India explores the market scenario of construction equipment and allied products and services.

"Customers NOW prefer higher capacity equipment"

With the impending revival of infrastructure sector and the government's definitive focus on growth, sales are expected to rise in the coming days.

New bulk handling solution

SAMSON Materials Handling has introduced the new generation STORMAJOR?in three models.

AUMUND F?rdertechnik appoints new MD

Dr.-Ing. Pietro de Michieli as its new Managing Director, to focus on equipment sales, spare parts, after sales service and PREMAS? 4.0, at the AUMUND headquarters in Rheinberg, Germany.

Port of call

Cargo traffic at Indian ports is gradually growing. Containerisation and palletisation of cargo is on the rise, though there is still far more to go for us to have a sizeable share of containerised and palletised cargo in the global market.

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.

Poised for growth

Bulk material handling systems are mainly used in coal and mineral processing applications, ports for handling bulk cargo, food processing, sand, gravel, etc. Conveyor systems are the majorly used bulk material handling equipment.

GP Global, CEPSA partner to make marine lubricants in India

GP Global Energy Private Limited (GPGEPL), part of the UAE-based GP Global, has entered into an exclusive partnership with Cepsa, integrated Spanish oil major, to make and market Cepsa?s marine and power generation lubricants in India.

Hindustan Infralog acquires 90 per cent stake in Continental Warehousing Corp

Hindustan Infralog (HIPL), a joint venture between DP World and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), announced the acquisition of a 90 per cent stake in Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Sheva) (CWCNSL), an integrated multimodal logistics player in India.

Prime Minister inaugurates BMCT terminal at JNPT

PSA?s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)?s fourth container terminal, was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He officiated the BMCT opening remotely from the site of the Navi Mumbai International Airport project where he had earlier launched the new airport?s construction.

PSA BMCT starts second regular service with Hapag-Lloyd vessel call

PSA?s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) continued on its growth path with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd?s ?Express Rome? at the terminal, marking BMCT?s second weekly service call and its first direct Europe service.

Essar Ports completes over Rs 28-bn capex

Essar Ports has completed its Rs 28 billion planned investment in its Vizag and Salaya terminals. The company plans further investments to increase its capacity to 150 million tonne per annum (MTPA) in the next two years time.

BMCT trainees gain new skill sets

As many as 38 trainees who were inducted into the BMCT team since August this year have successfully completed several phases of extensive training.

BMCT trainees gain new skill sets

Thirty eight trainees who were inducted into the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals(BMCT) team since August this year have successfully completed several phases ofextensive training.

APM Terminals Pipavav sets new benchmark in container handling

APM Terminals Pipavav set a new record of handling the highest volume of container handling during APL Boston port of call on November 8. A total of 3,636 moves/5,682 TEUs was safely completed in a record time of 21 hr 25 minute surpassing the earlier record of 3,207 moves/4,755 TEU in August 2010.

Conveyor systems are lifeline to mining industry

Major types of conveyors used in mining include mobile/shiftable conveyors, overland belt conveyor, overland pipe conveyor, apron conveyor, reclaim feeders and sandwich belt high angle conveyor and pony belt conveyor for underground mining.

Going strong

An SDLG LG958L sold in February 2012 -the first SDLG wheel loader to be sold in Southern Africa - continues to front operations at a port-side bulk-handling facility in Durban, South Africa.

Coal import decline to impact port players

The rating firm ICRA has cautioned against the continuing decline in coal imports that may impact long term returns for port players with high concentration of coal cargo.

Kalmar introduces new RMG crane

Kalmar, part of the Cargotec Group, introduced Kalmar Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) crane, a highly adaptable, automation-ready platform to the market.

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.

Diesel Fuel Services in Equipment

Diesel is the fuel required for use in compression ignition engines. Diesel fuel is predominantly produced in the refineries by refining petroleum crude. It is therefore sometimes also called as 'Petroleum Diesel'.

Safeguarding equipment from wear and tear

Effective and efficient filtration is essential to protect equipment from contamination of various mediums: air, fuel, hydraulic oil, lubricants, water and others. Ingress of contaminants within the medium can cause excessive wear, eventually leading to equipment breakdown.

Gensets for Port Cranes

Covering an area of almost 40 sq km, the Port of Constan?a, in Romania, is the largest port in the Black Sea. It is able to handle 100 million tonne of cargo per year.

APM Terminals Pipavav announces Q1 results

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd) announced the standalone financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. The company reported a net profit of Rs 557 million for Q1FY18 as against Rs 598 million in Q1FY17.

Direct port delivery plan to play spoilsport on CFS

The Central Government?s step to introduce direct port delivery (DPD) to speed up delivery of cargo containers to importers/consignees to check extra cost and time involved in the clearances is expected to impact the business of container freight stations (CFS) near the major ports of Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) and Chennai.

Konecranes delivers 3,000th Noell Straddle Carrier to Antwerp

Konecranes delivered its 3,000th Noell straddle carrier to Antwerp. The milestone machine has now been put into operation at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) in Antwerp, Belgium.

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.

HIMOINSA supplies gensets for cranes at largest Black Sea port

HIMOINSA generator sets supply power to two Rubber-Tyred Transtainer (RTG) cranes of PACECO Espa?a, a company that designs, manufactures and develops container handling equipment.

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.

BMCT receives first batch of mega quay cranes

Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt Ltd (BMCT), a subsidiary of PSA International, received its first batch of three super-post panamax quay cranes in the lead-up to BMCT?s planned start of operations at the end of 2017.

Safe Refuse Handling

Together with Swedish waste management company Renova, Volvo Trucks is currently testing and researching how automated vehicles can contribute to safer, more efficient refuse handling and create a better working environment for drivers.

Out of the Box

Container logistics in India has transformed over the last decade in many ways. The constant change is challenging the established methods of handling and transportation of containers. More and more stringent rules for safety and weighing of containers are keeping all manufacturers of container handling equipment in a constant innovation mode.

1,000 days of safe operations at APM Terminals Pipavav

APM Terminals Pipavav completed 1,000 days of operations with a zero fatality and Lost Time Incidents (LTI) at the port. Considering the pace and many different types of cargo handled at the port, it is a significant accomplishment for APM Terminals Pipavav. This is the result of constant care, continuous training, monitoring and supervising the operations at all levels at Pipavav, according to a company release.

APM Terminals Pipavav implements e-SMTP

APM Terminals Pipavav has successfully implemented e-SMTP (electronic sub-manifest transshipment permit) at its port beginning 2017.

APM Terminals Pipavav implements e-SMTP

APM Terminals Pipavav has successfully implemented e-SMTP (electronic sub-manifest transshipment permit) at its port beginning 2017.

HMDA proposes four more logistic parks

Apart from the proposed logistic parks at Mangalapally and Batasingaram on the outskirts of Hyderabad, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) is planning to establish four more similar logistic parks along national highways on the outskirts of the city.

Terex bags BMCT orders

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received orders from Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pte Ltd (BMCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) to supply various types of Terex stacking cranes.

APM Terminals Pipavav net at Rs 594 mn

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd), announced the standalone financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016 (Q2FY17). The company reported a net profit of Rs 594 million for Q2FY17 as against Rs 875 million in Q2FY16.

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.

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.

APM Terminals Pipavav posts net profit of Rs 594 million for Q2FY17

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd), announced the standalone financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2016 (Q2FY17). The company reported a net profit of Rs 594 million for Q2FY17 as against Rs 875 million in Q2FY16.

Terex bags BMCT orders for stacking cranes

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received orders from Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pte Ltd (BMCT), a wholly owned subsidiary of PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) to supply various types of Terex stacking cranes. The orders include 18 Terex rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) and four Terex rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMG).

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.

APM Terminals wins 3PL contract from Mahindra

APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia has signed a contract with Mahindra Susten to provide exclusive Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services in India

Witnessing Quantum Jump

In light of the various infrastructure development initiatives by our government and expansion plans declared by various related agencies, the Bulk Material Handling Equipment (BMHE) sector

Essar?s Vizag Port facility boosting third-party business

Post the taking over of Vishakhapatnam Port Trust?s (VPT?s) Iron Ore Handling Complex (OHC) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis for a period of 30 years in May 2015, Essar Vizag Terminals Ltd (EVTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Essar Ports Ltd (EPL) has boosted the EPL?s strategy of diversifying its customer profile.

APM Terminals wins 3PL contract from Mahindra

APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia has signed a contract with Mahindra Susten to provide exclusive Third-Party Logistics (3PL) services in India for an upcoming 260 mw solar power project in Andhra Pradesh.

India, Iran sign contract on Chabahar port development

India and Iran signed 12 agreements, including three on development of the Chabahar port for enhanced connectivity.

APM Terminals Pipavav celebrates Global Safety Day

APM Terminals Pipavav organised weeklong activities to promote Global Safety Day (GSD) from April 26-May 3, 2016 at the port are in Pipavav, Gujarat.

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.

Kalmar delivers largest-ever reachstacker order to S. Africa

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the delivery of the largest supply of mobile equipment in Africa and one of the biggest reachstackers order globally for Shumani Industrial Equipment, official dealer of the Goscor Group of Companies in South Africa.

Container Handling: Future?s Bright

APM Terminals Pipavav welcomes the INDFEX service

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd), one of western India?s gateway ports, has announced the commencement of the INDFEX service at Pipavav.

New OTR Tyre for Port and Terminals

JK Tyre has launched the Port Champion OTR tyre for applications in port and terminal segments.

Concrete Paving to Flourish

Renewed thrust on building new concrete roads by Indian government spells a boom for concrete paving equipment industry in India. Most of the highway network in USA was built with concrete roads and some

Man Infra bags Pipavav port order

Man Infraconstruction has bagged an order worth Rs 105 crore from Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd

A Game Changer

With Krishnapatnam Port soon becoming the hub for industrialisation in the region, coal imports are surging with an expectation to hit 100 mtpa in the next 10 years. Krishnapatnama Port Company Ltd (KPCL) has always been a step ahead of the demand by increasing its port capacity and operational efficiency.

TIL Rolls out 100th Hyster

TIL reach stacker from its Kharagpur facility, West Bengal reinforcing Prime Minister?s ?Make in India? vision.

Konecranes launches New Overhead Crane

The new CXT?UNO crane combines a strong range of features based on a simpler set of components and technical solutions compared to existing CXT? products.

Konecranes launches CXT UNO

Konecranes has introduced its latest overhead crane in the CXT? series in India during a launch function held at Pune, Maharashtra on 18 September. The CXT UNO has been developed to give small and medium-sized customers in emerging markets access to Konecranes? proven technology,

Bulk material handling and processing solutions

Bevcon Wayors offers new generation innovative conveying systems for bulk material handling and processing solutions for core industries like power, steel, cement mining and minerals.

Terex straddle carriers in demand

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) received several orders for diesel-electric powered Terex? straddle carriers from leading container terminal operators. This strengthens the company?s position as one of the leading suppliers in this product segment.

The government should form a task force team to clear all pending projects.

Bevcon is passionate about providing solutions to complex issues. We can and do provide the best possible solutions in the areas of environmental, energy conservation, cost-effective and reliable material handling solutions for the mining sector,says Y Srininvas Reddy, Managing Director, Bevcon Wayors. Excerpts from the interview.

Reducing On-site Rework

Prosteel helps PDC Consultants cut the production of second review drawings by 50 per cent. The company completes deliverables four months earlier than expected for iron ore surface mining operation expansion.

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;

Allcargo invests hugely in implementing international best practices

We are very meticulous about delivering the best to our customers and want to ensure that we can offer end-to-end solutions. Having our own fleet of transport vehicles and equipment helps us do this effectively

Consortium may lend Rs 7 bn to Dighi Port

A consortium of banks led by Bank of India would reportedly lend Rs 700 crore for the infrastructure project proposed to be carried out by Vijay Kalantri-promoted Dighi Port. The project, which is estimated to cost Rs 1,000 crore, includes setting up a new berth and road and rail infrastructure at the port. The remaining cost would be met by the promoters, reports indicate