“Big Lift Trucks, with its head office in Brisbane and a recently established facility in Perth, now distributes Capacity terminal tractors throughout Australia,” says Gerry van Elden, sales and marketing manager, Big Lift Trucks Australia. “An important part of the company’s service to Capacity is the ready availability of terminal tractors, spares and accessories, with the support of a technical advisory, repair and maintenance service.”

Capacity terminal tractors can be customised for the specific handling task it needs to perform. Other advantages of these machines include reduced emissions for enhanced environmental protection and the latest technology in fuel savings, which significantly lowers operational and maintenance costs. Improved driver ergonomics ensures comfortable operation in all environments, which contributes to reduced fatigue and improved productivity.

Big Lift Trucks Australia, which is part of a global group of materials handling specialists, has established an enviable reputation for providing robust, quality equipment that guarantees efficient and safe operation. Specialist areas of business include transport, freight, manufacturing, mining, shipping, agriculture, food and beverage, paper and packaging, as well as warehousing.

The company also distributes a range of Taylor forklift trucks, container handlers and reach stackers throughout Australia.

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Big Lift Trucks, distributors of industrial forklifts and container handling equipment, has been appointed by Capacity of Texas as the principal dealer for Australia. Dave Walbran, national technical service manager, Big Lift Trucks Australia (left) with Gerry van Elden, sales and marketing manager, Big Lift Trucks Australia

The ceremony, which coincided with the arrival of three more giant quay cranes, involved representatives from across the intermodal industry who were present to see the new nameplates, which bear the name ‘DP World London Gateway’, unveiled on a DB Schenker Class 66 locomotive (66185), by Simon Moore, CEO of DP World London Gateway.

DB Schenker Rail UK made history last week when it operated the first intermodal train from London Gateway to transport cargo from the fire damaged ship ZIM Rotterdam and the locomotive naming will further strengthen the partnership between DP World London Gateway and DB Schenker Rail UK, who will provide track maintenance and operational services at the new rail terminal from November.

The ‘DP World London Gateway’ locomotive is set to become a familiar sight on services operated by DB Schenker Rail UK who have reaffirmed their commitment to running trains to and from the port by announcing regular services to Trafford Park and Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal from day one of operations.

Carsten Hinne, Managing Director Logistics, DB Schenker Rail UK, said: “London Gateway is a huge investment that will boost the UK economy and revolutionise the maritime intermodal supply chain.

“London Gateway offers DB Schenker Rail UK a great opportunity to grow our intermodal business and we look forward to seeing the ‘DP World London Gateway’ locomotive providing the haulage power on our services to and from the port later this year.

“Winning the contract to provide track maintenance and operational services at this state-of-the-art rail terminal is of course an important milestone for DB Schenker Rail UK and it goes without saying that we are extremely appreciative of the support that our colleagues at DP World London Gateway have demonstrated from the start of this project.”

Simon Moore CEO DP World, said: “It’s an honour to have a train named after us. We were very pleased to be able to welcome DB Schenker, cargo owners and shipping lines to the event and  witness first-hand the excellent working partnership in place between us.”

Guests were able to witness the arrival of three new quay cranes, bringing the total delivered to eight. Visitors and press were able to also receive a short briefing on the Zim Rotterdam.

Charles Meaby, Commercial Director DP World London Gateway, said: “The train naming ceremony has also been good for us as we’ve been able to show cargo owners and carriers that the port will be providing much more capability when the first scheduled vessel arrives in November, than we’ve been able to deliver for Zim Rotterdam. We will have automated VBS, new access roads, automated inspections for radiation, along with much more operational capability than we have today.”

The Freightliner service arrived at the port at 10am on Monday morning (30 September), to load boxes discharged from the fire-damaged container ship ZIM Rotterdam. Successful delivery was made to the customer during the early hours of Tuesday 1 October.

Adam Cunliffe, Managing Director of Freightliner Limited, said: “We answered the call for support with speed and flexibility to ensure the job was carried out successfully and safely. We were pleased to be able to make our first call at London Gateway and test the services and infrastructure in place for rail freight on site.”

DP World London Gateway provided an emergency berth for the damaged ZIM Rotterdam at very short notice, and worked tirelessly in collaboration with authorities and the industry to help ZIM Line’s customers get their cargo as quickly as possible – even though the port is not yet operational.

“The departure of the first Freightliner train, fully laden with containers going to Hams Hall, is a tremendous achievement, reflecting the hard work put in by both Freightliner and the London Gateway team,” said London Gateway Commercial Director Charles Meaby.

These allocations, which were approved under two different state funding sources, will become part of the Florida Department of Transportation  (FDOT) 2014/15 Work Program that comes before the Florida Legislature for approval this next legislative session.

“Both projects will create construction jobs in the short term and support permanent jobs once completed,” said Port Everglades Chief Executive & Port Director Steven Cernak. “Florida’s investment in seaports and other infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to making our state a global leader in international trade.”

FSTED allocated $1.85 million to lengthen Slip 2, which includes Berth 4 and is used for cruise ships, by 250 feet westward to accommodate today’s larger cruise ships. Once completed in September 2016, Slip 2 will be 1,150 feet long and 42 feet deep. The Broward County Commission awarded planning and design to Bermello Ajamil & Partner, Inc. on October 1, 2013.

In addition to the Slip 2 lengthening, the corresponding Cruise Terminal 4 is being updated as part of an estimated $13.4 million renovation project. This will be the first building Port Everglades will apply for LEED certification. Groundbreaking for the Cruise Terminal 4 renovation is slated for May 2014, with completion expected before the following cruise season in fall of 2014.

FSTED allocated $14.7 million under the new Strategic Port Investment Initiative within FDOT for Port Everglades’ Southport Turning Notch Extension. This project will lengthen the existing deepwater turn-around area for cargo ships from 900 feet to 2,400 feet, which will allow for up to five new cargo berths.