Hiab, part of Cargotec corporation, has received major funding from the European Union, for a three-year research cooperation project with three academic partners in Poland and Sweden.

American Science and Engineering Inc  a leading supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions for government agencies, corporations and military organisations worldwide, have appointed Charles P Dougherty as President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anthony R Fabiano, who is retiring.

European port tenders for 3 ship-to-shore container cranes.

Cargotec Finland has been awarded a contract by Gdynia Container Terminal SA in Poland for the delivery of 2 electrical RTG cranes.

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Be Prepared!

There is no doubt that the deepening and widening of the Panama Canal has resulted in a flurry of activities in US ports with many knocking on the door of the White House to get their share of project funding. World Port Development reports... 

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Floating terminal: friend or foe?

Like for anything else in life, it is only sound and experienced foresight and preparation that guarantee success or disaster in new enterprises. Mario Terenzio, Managing Director of Logmarin Advisors explains...

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Longer and deeper

Dredging contractors keep manufacturers busy with orders for new build and modifications of their dredgers. World Port Development reports...

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Weighing up the Options

 

Tim Newbound catches up with three prominent spreader manufacturers about the market’s multifaceted evolution…

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Experience wins through

Ray Dykes reports on how bulk material handling equipment manufacturers at first were concerned over cheap Chinese and Indian machinery rip-offs  . . .  but now they appear to be not so alarmed.

After two very successful years in Latin America with more than 31 machines delivered, Liebherr mobile harbour cranes have started the 2013 year with very good results.