Lootah Lemmens, headquartered in the UAE, has announced that its 10-ton overhead crane is now operational at a local ...

A look at the latest in lifting attachments Not every load can be hung from a hook – frequently, some kind of special attachment is needed. Julian Champkin reports.

Ports invest in post-Panamax shipping The expansion of the Panama Canal to accommodate larger ocean-going vessels was completed in 2016. Since then, ports continue to invest in shoreside ...

Editor’s Comment: Nitchi is no more So, I almost ignored an email from a reader that dropped into my inbox recently, as I was worried it was a phishing attempt due to the random email address (you ...

How to be safe when using hoists Hoists and hoisting operations have become safer over the years, but accidents still happen and sometimes they can be very serious indeed. Julian Champkin reports.

How ports are using technology to boost efficiency Implementing technology can increase the capacity and efficiency of a port – for example, through optimising loading or unloading cargo operations ...

3-become-1 in ‘highly fragmented’ crane & hoist market Rotunda Capital Partners has partnered with American Equipment, Pacific Crane & Hoist and Allied Crane to form the largest independent provider ...

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 ...

Use the NOVA blackline electric wire rope hoists to build powerful, yet economical crane solutions from 2 to 20 t. Compared to the NOVA silverline electric wire rope hoists, NOVA blackline is a more ...

JDN welcomes new MD France JD Neuhaus has announced Fernando Arantes became managing director of its French subsidiary earlier this year.

AI in control In his March budget speech UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced £900m backing for new super-computer facility to help the UK’s artificial intelligence industry. Julian Champkin ...

Below the hook: Turning point Special below-the-hook tools are available to rotate your load safely and efficiently in the air, says Sean Powers, Posi-Turner applications specialist, The Caldwell ...