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.

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 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%.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Specialty Harbour Crane

Demag Cranes launches the Gottwald Model 2 harbour crane, the first member of the small crane family. In launching its Model 2, Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, a subsidiary of Demag Cranes

Demag secures German order

Demag Cranes has received two orders from German ports within a few weeks and thus further strengthened its position on the home market. The company will supply a Gottwald G HMK 6407 Mobile Harbour Crane including a spreader to Heilbronner Versorgungs GmbH.

We make safe, reliable, cost-effective, higher productivity equipment

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.

First Demag crane in Bermuda

A Gottwald HMK 170 E will be taking up commercial operation in the spring of 2012 at the port of Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda, where it will be handling containers and general cargo.The crane will play a key role in future in providing goods to the approximately 70,000 inhabitants of this British overseas territory.

Demag mobile harbour crane

Demag Cranes has supplied a mobile harbour crane to the port operator Flinders Ports, South Australia. This crane will be used in the Port of Adelaide for iron ore and concentrates handling with the newly developed Rotainer? spreader system.

Demag expanding port tech business

The Demag Cranes Group is continuing to expand its business in the port technology segment in Turkey. After receiving purchase orders in the previous year for a total of nine new Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in the current year, the company has also for the first time received an order for supply of two portal harbour cranes in Turkey. As in previous years, high-performance cranes have particularly contributed to the pleasing order situation.

Demag supplies five mobile harbour cranes

Demag Cranes is further expanding its business in the Netherlands with the delivery of a total of five Generation 5 Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes to three major terminal operators. The buyers, existing customers of Demag Cranes, use these machines primarily for handling bulk materials and scrap.

We will be investing in new product lines and aim to cross the $500-mn turnover mark by 2015

In a significant strategic decision, Terex Corp has recently acquired Demag Cranes, world?s leading German manufacturer of all kinds of cranes, for nearly $1.5 billion.

Demag Cranes supplies floating cranes

Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald), has been awarded a contract to supply two more Floating Cranes to St. James Stevedoring Partners, Llc, Louisiana, USA, which will already enter service on the Mississippi River in the autumn of this year.

Demag launches weighing system

Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, has launched a new legal-for-trade weighing system for mobile and portal harbour cranes.

Demag cranes for Canada

Demag Cranes has received an order to supply two mobile harbour cranes to Canada. The two identical machines are 4-rope grab cranes for professional bulk handling.

Smart Solutions

Gottwald Port Technology GmbH launches two new intelligent features for project cargo applications.

Demag Cranes receives Chile order

Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald), a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, has been awarded a contract to supply a G HMK 8410 mobile harbour crane to Puerto Angamos, Mejillones, Chile.

GMMCO believes in total product support

There is enormous potential for duty cycle cranes in India, but as of now, the concept has not been popularised in the country, even as demand is climbing,? says M Saravanan, Business Head, New Business, GMMCO. 0 - - 14428 14 102 2011-03-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India We are in the process of further investment for new product lines

?Sany gives top priority for safety and the cranes designed and produced by us are all incorporated with the safety features which are required globally,? says Rajesh Kawoor, Vice President ? Sales, Sany Heavy Industry India. Excerpts from the interview.

How is Sany placed in a fast-evolving scenario, in the Indian context?
Looking at the emerging scenario in the Indian market, we are experiencing a very positive atmosphere. The growth pattern up to 2008 was very steady and upward but in 2009 and 2010, the growth was erratic and not uniform. As far as Sany India operations are concerned, we are anticipating a growth rate of about 30 per cent and major growth is envisaged in cranes and concrete machinery.

What sort of topline growth is Sany looking at in the next five years?
In the next five years, we are looking at a growth rate with an increase of about 5-10 per cent every year, compared to the preceding year. We are also in the process of deciding on future investment in the coming years and to start production of new product lines.

Brief us about your R&D spend.
The Sany Group spends about 7-9 per cent of sales revenue on R&D and as Sany India R&D is in place, the spending pattern will be similar to Sany Group policy.

What is the market potential for crawler cranes in India?
The potential for crawler cranes in the building segment is for smaller capacities up to 80T and we do not see any drastic change in this segment. We see the largescale projects, power plants and windmills as the largest users of crawler cranes; the requirement from this segment is for higher capacities.We are expecting a steady growth in the next five years and we see the requirements of higher capacity crawler canes will definitely increase.

How do you look at the issues of training/and skilled operators?
On-site and classroom training are conducted for the customers, operators and technical staff to explain the operation procedure and also for regular maintenance procedures. The operators are trained and also tested to check their calibre. If they are found lacking in any aspect, Sany takes special care and initiative for training that operator until he is confident, thus making the crane operation for the customer safe and smooth.

Do all the engines used comply with emission norms?
Sany cranes are mounted with the world?s best known engines, Cummins and Deutz, which are within the environmental norms. For cranes of capacity 50T to 250T, we have the Cummins engine and for higher capacity cranes of 400T and 630T we have the Deutz engine.

Inbuilt safety system

? SLI (Safe Load Indicator): This  indicates the percentage of load been lifted by the crane, at  a  specific configuration and working radius.
? Hook movement limiter: The hook movement limiter stops the hook at a safe distance from the boom tip and thus avoids collision and damage to  the boom.
? Angle sensor: The  angle sensor is installed on the main boom foot and also at the luffing boom foot, so as to indicate the working angle of the main boom and luffing boom separately.
? Load sensor: This device indicates the amount of load that has been lifted  by the crane, the actual load.
? Anemometer: It indicates the wind speed  to the operator and he can lower the boom if experiencing turbulent wind flow at the work site.
? Pawl locks for the winches: The  pawl lock is provided for both main winch and auxiliary winch so as to stop wrong operations without the lock being  released.
? Limit sensor: It is fitted on the frame near to the boom foot.
? Back stopper: It is an additional safety device which stops the boom from moving above 81 degrees.
? Engine parameter display: This is in the operator cabin which provides the customer with all  the working data of the engine which indicates oil pressure, temperature, coolant temperature, fuel available in tank, engine RPM, battery voltage, etc,
? Camera and visual display: Two cameras are fitted on the crane which provides the rear view of the crane and also of the winches.
? Swing alarm: The  beeper works automatically when the crane swings.
? Future safety installation: Camera on luffing tip.

?The potential from the aftermarket is huge and the competition is intense. We are expanding our distribution network and product portfolio to meet the challenges from the aftermarket,? says Ajith Raj Nair, Joint Managing Director, Mann + Hummel. In an exclusive interview with Equipment India, Ajith Raj talks about the growth prospects of the industrial filter market. Excerpts from the interview.

How is Mann + Hummel placed to meet the surging demands in this evolving scenario?
For Mann+Hummel, the year 2010 was challenging and we are proud to inform that we achieved the highest turnover in our filter business for industrial equipment. We are better placed now, eager and ready to face the challenges of 2011 and the years to come.

How does Mann + Hummel look at ending this fiscal?
Our fiscal year is from January to December and we have achieved a record turnover in 2010, a growth of over 60 per cent compared to last year.

What sort of topline growth are you looking at in the next five years?
We are looking at a CAGR of about 30 per cent for the next five years. We see the growth from garnering more of a market share as the market has appreciated the Mann filter for its quality and consistency.

Taking into account the coming emission norms, how confident are you of meeting such stringent norms?
Mann+Hummel has always been in the forefront for introducing innovative and eco-friendly products that help the OEMs to achieve and conform to the stringent emission norms. Such technologies are mature in Europe and Mann + Hummel is already a leading supplier. This helps us to get a jumpstart for such requirements as and when they are introduced in this country. The focus is not only on the emissions but also on ELV directives. A lot of research is underway to look at alternate materials that can be recycled and reused without harming the ecological balance.

What are Mann + Hummel?s core competencies and strengths?
Started in Germany, Mann+Hummel is a 70-year old company, having presence in over 41 locations globally. Our vision is leadership in filtration with vast knowledge that we have built over the years. We are a preferred OEM supplier and have been a development partner for various filtration solution for our customers.

How do you look at the potential from the aftermarket?
The potential is huge and the competition is intense. We are expanding our distribution network and product portfolio to meet the challenges from the aftermarket. Our own R&D facility in Peenya, Bengaluru, gives us an advantage for high quality product development and product range expansion.

How do you look at competition in this sector?
Competition is intense, especially with respect to price. Fortunately, for the industrial customer, the price that he pays for having used a cheap filter is much more than what he can pay for a higher quality filter. This is also well understood in the market and has been the reason for our success. We are competitively priced.

Can you name some of the OEMs Mann + Hummel supply in India?
We are OEM to all major construction, engine and compressor manufacturers.

Brief us about your R&D spend, and also the latest technological trends in the market.
At the global level, we spend about 4 per cent of our annual turnover on R&D. In India also, we have invested heavily on setting up the state-of-the-art R&D centre in Bengaluru.

How successful has Mann + Hummel been in integrating various functions of filtration into a single module with compact design? What is the response from the user industry?
We have had a very good response from OEMs abroad for such modules as it saves lot of space, money, etc.

What was the response to DPF?
In Europe, the response has been very encouraging; it will catch on in India as well.

What is the potential for water filtration systems? Is Mann + Hummel geared to meet the requirements?
The potential is huge. It is a billion- dollar market and we are gearing up for this challenge. We have recently acquired a membrane manufacturing company, Ultra Flo in Singapore, and this will help us in being competitive and in providing customised solutions. We have also taken up some projects in India and some are in the pipeline.

Tell us about your production facility, capacity, and investment plans.
Currently, we have one production facility in Tumkur near Bengaluru. We have already started constructing our second production facility at Bawal in north India for our automotive requirements. This second plant will be ready by early 2012. With this, we will also have the opportunity to serve our industrial customers in the north better, with better logistics and reach.