Wednesday, June 4, 2025
spot_img
Home Blog Page 1069

Frank Bardonaro appointed to newly created position of Vice President & Managing Director Global Sales, Terex Cranes

0

 Mr Bardonaro will be relocating to Europe in the near future where the position will be based. Dan Slater, who has served as a General Manager of Terex Cranes North America Operations, will assume the new role of General Manager of Terex Mobile Cranes North America.

Since joining the company in 2010 as Vice President & Managing Director, Terex Cranes North America, Mr. Bardonaro has significantly contributed to a very positive growth story for Terex Cranes in the North American market.  

“Frank has already achieved much for our company during his first year with Terex. His impressive understanding of the cranes industry makes him the right person for this new position that will be focused on providing global, world-class customer service,” explains Kevin Bradley, President Terex Cranes. “Together with our team, I congratulate him on his new role and wish him every success.”

“I am looking forward to working with all Terex mobile cranes distributors to provide our customers with the best offering and support in the industry,” says Mr. Bardonaro.

 

Prior to joining Terex, Mr. Bardonaro spent 25 years in all aspects of the crane industry, most recently as President and CEO at one of the 10 largest crane rental companies in North America, and as General Manager for North Americas’ largest crane rental and lifting services company.  He is currently on the Board of Directors of SC&RA (the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association), an international trade association of more than 1,300 members from 43 nations.

Cargotec wins large container handling equipment contract in Venezuela

0

“We are very proud to be selected as a key supplier of equipment to Bolipuertos and to secure such a ground breaking order. As the organisation expands and standardises its fleet it is extremely pleasing that the performance of existing Kalmar equipment and the support we have provided to date has resulted in this significant deal and the continuation of our excellent working partnership,” said Cargotec’s  Sales Director Emilio Martinez.

Headquartered in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, Bolipuertos is a government ministry responsible for the operation of six ports with annual cargo traffic of around 1 million TEU. Controlling the ports of La Guaira, Puerto Cabello, Guanta, Maracaibo, El Guamache and La Ceiba, Bolipuertos already runs a fleet of over a hundred reach-stackers and other associated equipment, including a large number of Kalmar models.

Recently the Government of Venezuela signed a contract to build a Mega-Port in Puerto Cabello and to expand the Port of La Guaira.  Puerto Cabello will handle 700,000 TEU and La Guaira will handle 600,000 TEU in addition to the rest of the ports.

The new additions are to expand the fleet in light of a growth in Venezuela’s import trade and also to replace some obsolete models. In addition to the large quantity of new reach-stackers, forklifts and terminal tractors, Bolipuertos has supplemented the models with a significant stock of spare parts from Cargotec.

Port's steady growth delivers strong economic benefit

0

Total number of jobs directly generated by port marine and industrial activities in 2010 was 2,337; a small gain over 2,268 direct jobs in 2005.

Strong marine cargo growth in exported wheat, scrap metal and mineral exports, combined with increased wind energy imports, added 290 direct jobs related to the port’s marine business. More reflective of the recession, the industrial side of port operations lost 221 direct jobs.

“The Port of Vancouver’s growth in marine cargo and the resulting job creation is unusual in today’s economy,” said John Martin, the study’s lead economist. “It not only benefits the port, but the entire Southwest Washington community.”

Approximately every five years, the port commissions an economic impact study to measure its economic influence in Clark County and the Pacific Northwest. Last conducted in 2006, and now again in 2011, the studies assist port commissioners and executives in planning the port’s future. The economic analysis is also a key component in the port’s integrated decision making process when evaluating cargo mix and prospective tenants.

Information is presented on port-related jobs, salaries, business revenues and tax generation, all aimed at helping the port measure its success in delivering economic benefit to the local and regional economy.

Additional highlights of the study include:
1) Total jobs associated with port activities (including direct, indirect, induced and influenced jobs) equaled 16,996 in 2010; up from 15,580 in 2005.
2) The 2,337 jobs directly generated by port marine and industrial activities paid USD116.3 million in wages and salaries in 2010, up from USD98.75 million in 2005.
3) Port business activities contributed USD80.8 million in state and local taxes in 2010, supporting public services such as police and fire protection. There was no change in the amount of state and local taxes paid in 2010 in comparison to 2005.

Port business activities injected USD1.664 billion into Southwest Washington in 2010, a slight decrease from USD1.693 billion in 2005.

Atlanta State of the Port

0

In FY2011 alone, more than 1,500 new port-related jobs and USD295 million in investments were created in the Atlanta region, according to new figures released today by the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

“Elected officials from both sides of the aisle and business leaders from all corners of the state understand the significance the ports have as an economic engine,” Governor Deal said. “The need to maintain the Port of Savannah as a viable, efficient point of entry for international shipping cannot be overstated.”

“Deepening of the Savannah port helps to secure Georgia’s economic future as the capital of the southeast by creating jobs and positioning the state to become the logistics hub of the Western hemisphere,” Reed said. “This project is consistent with President Barack Obama’s focus on improving the nation’s infrastructure and increasing our export capability.”

Over the past 10 years, the Port of Savannah has ranked as the fastest growing container port in the nation, and is now Number 2 in the US for the export of containerised cargo by tonnage.

“The single-most important factor to ensuring future success, creating jobs and maintaining the fastest-growing port in the nation, remains the completion of the Savannah harbor expansion project,” Foltz said.

An expansion of the Panama Canal, due for completion in 2014, will significantly lower the cost per container compared to current Panamax vessels. Delivering decreased cost per container will help lower the bottom line for the 21,000 US businesses that already import or export cargo through Georgia’s ports.

“Ships such as the 8,500-TEU CMA CGM Figaro are already calling on Savannah via the Suez Canal, but they must wait on high tide to enter or exit the harbor,” said Foltz. “With nearly three quarters of the US population served by East Coast ports, it is critical that our infrastructure is ready for these vessels.”

The GPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers are working to deepen the river from its current 42-foot depth to as much as 48-feet in order to more efficiently handle the larger vessels.

More than USD9.5 billion worth of cargo was shipped through the Port of Savannah on behalf of businesses in Metro Atlanta counties, a growth rate of 18% over the previous fiscal year. Georgia has already committed USD134 million to the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Governor Deal has proposed another USD46.7 million in his FY2013 budget.

“The national impact of Georgia’s seaports and the jobs they produce are substantial arguments for federal investment in the port deepening,” said GPA Board Chairman Alec Poitevint. “It’s time for our nation’s leaders to truly make supporting US exports a fiscal priority.”