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ALL ABOARD!
We round up the latest news from exhibitors’ attending TOC Europe 2024 (June 11-13), 2024 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This year’s event brings together Shippers, Carriers, 3PLs and C-level attendees from Ports & Terminals who will attend the Container Supply Chain conference under the theme: Shipping’s seismic shift: Dealing with the supply chain fallout.
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OUT OF AFRICA
The lifting industry, and the lifting challenges, are as varied in Africa as anywhere else. Julian Champkin reports.
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ALL UNDER REMOTE CONTROL
Tony Rock rounds up the news from the offshore and subsea sectors, including reporting on a new alliance for remote offshore operations.
Read moreLATEST NEWS
To expand its range of wireless and radio remote controls, CP Automation has agreed to partner with Tele Radio in the UK and Ireland.
- Kito PWB debuts RY Wire Rope Hoist series in Australia
Kito PWB has launched its latest RY Wire Rope Hoist series to the Australian market.
- ZPMC delivers 3 more STS cranes to Sri Lanka’s ECT
East Container Terminal (ECT) at Sri Lanka Ports Authority has welcomed the arrival of three Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, bringing the total count to six out of the planned 12.
- Dematek replaces crane at Swedish copper factory
Dematek has dismantled an old crane at Boliden's Rönnskär copper smelt in Skelleftehamn, Sweden, assembling a new one in its place.
- DLM adds SaaS to Load Monitoring Range
Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) (DLM) is adding Software as a Service (SaaS) to its range of load cells and monitoring equipment.
LATEST FEATURES
Germany’s economic policy is a stumbling block, especially in international competition. Companies in Germany are slowed down by high regulations and tough approval procedures but that’s not to say it’s all doom and gloom as we feature manufacturers that are thriving.
- One extreme to the other
Even where standards reference temperature ranges, it is always important to make sure a product can operate in the environment required, especially where extremes exist.
- On the same terms?
Bernie Winter, of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Technical Services, explains the term Working Load Limit and answers a frequently asked lifting capacity terminology question.
- Digital Future-Proof
Hoist was excited to attend LogiMAT, a tradeshow for Intralogistics Solutions & Process Management, in Stuttgart, Germany, recently to see what new technologies have come onto the market.
- All aboard!
We round up the latest news from exhibitors’ attending TOC Europe 2024 (June 11-13), 2024 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This year’s event brings together Shippers, Carriers, 3PLs and C-level attendees from Ports & Terminals who will attend the Container Supply Chain conference under the theme: Shipping’s seismic shift: Dealing with the supply chain fallout.
- 5G Marina network pilot
5G Open Innovation Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, and the City of Tacoma have launched a 5G Network at Tacoma Tideflats, allowing five enterprises to modernize their operations including support for port infrastructure, freight movement, supply chains, and manufacturing.
- All under remote control
Tony Rock rounds up the news from the offshore and subsea sectors, including reporting on a new alliance for remote offshore operations.
BLOGS
In a move that testifies its commitment to creating sustainable change within the marine, oil and gas, and shipping industries, Hendrik Veder Group has announced the appointment of a Sustainability & Circularity Specialist.
- Machinery Regulation 2027 rules apply now
The EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 replaces the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and comes into effect in January 2027. However, some rules apply now, such as requirements for notified bodies (January 20, 2024).
- Siemens launches cybersecurity SaaS
Production facilities are increasingly the targets of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has launched a new cybersecurity software-as-a-service.
- MHI announces new VP of finance
After 36 years of dedicated service, MHI announces the retirement of Vice President of Finance, Mike Laurent.
- CraneWerks regional expansion
CraneWerks has announced Bo Ambrose has joined the team as regional sales engineer, marking a pivotal moment for the company, as it expands across the East Coast of the United States.
