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19 new trainees will start their apprenticeship at the logistics specialist, LOXX, in Gelsenkirchen on 1 August 2023.

Following a seminar related to launching their training in Essen, they will spend their first day at the company’s business site on 4 August. The logistics company, LOXX, which is part of the Rhenus Group, is also looking for new trainees for 2024.

19 new trainees will start their apprenticeship at the logistics specialist, LOXX, in Gelsenkirchen on 1 August 2023. Following a seminar related to launching their training in Essen, they will spend their first day at the company’s business site on 4 August. The logistics company, LOXX, which is part of the Rhenus Group, is also looking for new trainees for 2024.

Twelve of the new employees are launching their career at LOXX as aspiring clerks specialising in freight forwarding and logistics services – and two of them are completing a sandwich bachelor’s degree course in logistics management. Six of the future warehouse logistics specialists and one budding IT employee, who will specialise in developing applications, are starting their training too. Their new teams will give them a warm welcome to the firm. However, before the trainees start their everyday work in the freight forwarding business, they will learn about issues such as the principles of office communications and organising themselves at the seminar entitled “Fit for Training”.

The new team members will regularly move from one department to another at LOXX and get to know all the different task areas required for everyday logistics operations. The trainees will learn about handling goods at the warehouse and discover everything necessary to deal with the different items and products in the proper manner – for example, those originating in the chemicals sector. The future clerks will be responsible for advising customers, for instance, in the customer services department or will plan journeys for trucks. The computer science trainee will support the company’s internal IT department.

“We’re delighted to be able to welcome the new trainees to our team. We were already able to get to know them personally at a trainee rally held in June,” says the Trainee Officer, Melanie Herhold. She will be accompanying the aspiring candidates during their training course together with André Wehner, the Warehouse Training Officer.

The application phase for the training places for the coming year, 2024, will already start in the middle of September. LOXX, a company that has been based in Gelsenkirchen for decades, is looking for motivated employees in the region.

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19 new trainees will start their apprenticeship at the logistics specialist, LOXX, in Gelsenkirchen on 1 August 2023.

Following a seminar related to launching their training in Essen, they will spend their first day at the company’s business site on 4 August. The logistics company, LOXX, which is part of the Rhenus Group, is also looking for new trainees for 2024.

19 new trainees will start their apprenticeship at the logistics specialist, LOXX, in Gelsenkirchen on 1 August 2023. Following a seminar related to launching their training in Essen, they will spend their first day at the company’s business site on 4 August. The logistics company, LOXX, which is part of the Rhenus Group, is also looking for new trainees for 2024.

Twelve of the new employees are launching their career at LOXX as aspiring clerks specialising in freight forwarding and logistics services – and two of them are completing a sandwich bachelor’s degree course in logistics management. Six of the future warehouse logistics specialists and one budding IT employee, who will specialise in developing applications, are starting their training too. Their new teams will give them a warm welcome to the firm. However, before the trainees start their everyday work in the freight forwarding business, they will learn about issues such as the principles of office communications and organising themselves at the seminar entitled “Fit for Training”.

The new team members will regularly move from one department to another at LOXX and get to know all the different task areas required for everyday logistics operations. The trainees will learn about handling goods at the warehouse and discover everything necessary to deal with the different items and products in the proper manner – for example, those originating in the chemicals sector. The future clerks will be responsible for advising customers, for instance, in the customer services department or will plan journeys for trucks. The computer science trainee will support the company’s internal IT department.

“We’re delighted to be able to welcome the new trainees to our team. We were already able to get to know them personally at a trainee rally held in June,” says the Trainee Officer, Melanie Herhold. She will be accompanying the aspiring candidates during their training course together with André Wehner, the Warehouse Training Officer.

The application phase for the training places for the coming year, 2024, will already start in the middle of September. LOXX, a company that has been based in Gelsenkirchen for decades, is looking for motivated employees in the region.

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In a close concerted operation and cooperation between Ambercor Shipping, Canada and Fioravanti SRL, Italy, both members to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for their respective countries, a heavy transformer was moved again through Canada.

The same transformer was imported from Italy to Canada in 2022 and required repair and maintenance in Ontario, Canada.

A spokesperson for Ambercor Shipping stated: “We had to arrange safe and timely transportation overland and overcame several obstacles as per following:Trafo was supposed to be transloaded and transported in January but was delayed due to road ban season; Finally was able to get the go ahead to move this transformer beginning of June 2023; The Ambercor team was present in Trail BC for the loading of the transformer onto our partner carriers Perimeter trailer; Loading of the trailer was a success and ran smoothly and the transformer was lashed down and secured for transport; Our partner carrier tried multiple options to get their trailer to move in Ontario, but due to construction season, all permit applications were rejected by local authority; We came up with the solution to transload this transformer from the perimeter trailer onto a different trailer – a 11 axle mini deck combo right before the Ontario (ON) border in order to reduce the width and get approved permits; The trafo was successfully transloaded from the perimeter trailer onto the 11 axle mini deck using a crane lift right before the ON border; Delivered to consignee successfully and is now being inspected and potentially repaired; We are now waiting for the greenlight to start processing permits for the delivery back to Trail, BC”

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In a close concerted operation and cooperation between Ambercor Shipping, Canada and Fioravanti SRL, Italy, both members to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for their respective countries, a heavy transformer was moved again through Canada.

The same transformer was imported from Italy to Canada in 2022 and required repair and maintenance in Ontario, Canada.

A spokesperson for Ambercor Shipping stated: “We had to arrange safe and timely transportation overland and overcame several obstacles as per following:Trafo was supposed to be transloaded and transported in January but was delayed due to road ban season; Finally was able to get the go ahead to move this transformer beginning of June 2023; The Ambercor team was present in Trail BC for the loading of the transformer onto our partner carriers Perimeter trailer; Loading of the trailer was a success and ran smoothly and the transformer was lashed down and secured for transport; Our partner carrier tried multiple options to get their trailer to move in Ontario, but due to construction season, all permit applications were rejected by local authority; We came up with the solution to transload this transformer from the perimeter trailer onto a different trailer – a 11 axle mini deck combo right before the Ontario (ON) border in order to reduce the width and get approved permits; The trafo was successfully transloaded from the perimeter trailer onto the 11 axle mini deck using a crane lift right before the ON border; Delivered to consignee successfully and is now being inspected and potentially repaired; We are now waiting for the greenlight to start processing permits for the delivery back to Trail, BC”

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The biggest names in breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift will be exhibiting at AntwerpXL when it returns to Antwerp Expo 28-30 November 2023.

It’s fitting that an event hosted at the home of breakbulk will feature suppliers from around the world and across the entire breakbulk supply chain. Cargo owners and carriers, ports, freight forwarders and a host of shipping, maritime and supply chain experts will be showing their products, services and latest innovations at the three-day event.

Major names already signed up include C.Steinweg, Conti-Lines, Grimaldi Group, MSC, Spliethoff, Fednav, BBC Chartering, Konecranes, Varamar, and Zuidnatie. They will be joined on the expanded show floor by companies such as Mammoet, Chipolbrok, Saudi Ports Authority, Katoen Natie, Deufol Belgie, Caribbean Line and Aertssen, Mantsinen Group, Aprojects, Navonus, Q Terminals, Port of Sunderland, Ultrabulk and Fracht Polytra.

Speaking at last year’s event, Frank Voet, commercial manager at Grimaldi Group outlined why his company values AntwerpXL: “We’re in Antwerp because it’s one of the biggest ports in Europe. AntwerpXL is a great opportunity to show off Grimaldi Group’s vast range of services all around the world.”

Reinaaart Van Den Broek, Northbound Trade Coordinator Europe Service at Universal Africa Lines agreed: “Antwerp is the gateway to Africa and breakbulk, so we have to be present and meeting all our partners and prospects.”

Many exhibitors use the event’s platform to showcase their products and services, launch new technologies and make major announcements. Others are drawn by its the huge networking opportunities. After all, as the only event solely dedicated to the breakbulk industry, and hosted at a global gateway, AntwerpXL is an ideal place for the industry to meet, connect and do business.

Margaret Dunn, Portfolio Director at AntwerpXL, comments, “The maritime breakbulk industry is growing fast and facing a pressing number of changes, challenges and opportunities. This means innovation, new thinking, getting even closer to current partners and forging connections with new ones are all more important than ever – and as our exhibitor list already shows, AntwerpXL is going to be the place for this to happen.”

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The biggest names in breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift will be exhibiting at AntwerpXL when it returns to Antwerp Expo 28-30 November 2023.

It’s fitting that an event hosted at the home of breakbulk will feature suppliers from around the world and across the entire breakbulk supply chain. Cargo owners and carriers, ports, freight forwarders and a host of shipping, maritime and supply chain experts will be showing their products, services and latest innovations at the three-day event.

Major names already signed up include C.Steinweg, Conti-Lines, Grimaldi Group, MSC, Spliethoff, Fednav, BBC Chartering, Konecranes, Varamar, and Zuidnatie. They will be joined on the expanded show floor by companies such as Mammoet, Chipolbrok, Saudi Ports Authority, Katoen Natie, Deufol Belgie, Caribbean Line and Aertssen, Mantsinen Group, Aprojects, Navonus, Q Terminals, Port of Sunderland, Ultrabulk and Fracht Polytra.

Speaking at last year’s event, Frank Voet, commercial manager at Grimaldi Group outlined why his company values AntwerpXL: “We’re in Antwerp because it’s one of the biggest ports in Europe. AntwerpXL is a great opportunity to show off Grimaldi Group’s vast range of services all around the world.”

Reinaaart Van Den Broek, Northbound Trade Coordinator Europe Service at Universal Africa Lines agreed: “Antwerp is the gateway to Africa and breakbulk, so we have to be present and meeting all our partners and prospects.”

Many exhibitors use the event’s platform to showcase their products and services, launch new technologies and make major announcements. Others are drawn by its the huge networking opportunities. After all, as the only event solely dedicated to the breakbulk industry, and hosted at a global gateway, AntwerpXL is an ideal place for the industry to meet, connect and do business.

Margaret Dunn, Portfolio Director at AntwerpXL, comments, “The maritime breakbulk industry is growing fast and facing a pressing number of changes, challenges and opportunities. This means innovation, new thinking, getting even closer to current partners and forging connections with new ones are all more important than ever – and as our exhibitor list already shows, AntwerpXL is going to be the place for this to happen.”

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Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply a total of ten new Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Patrick Terminals in Melbourne.

The significant order was booked in Cargotec’s 2023 Q3 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled to be completed during Q1 of 2024.Patrick Terminals is Australia’s leading container terminal operator, handling over three million TEUs annually. The company operates some of Australia’s most technologically advanced terminals at four strategically located ports: Brisbane AutoStrad Terminal, Sydney AutoStrad Terminal, Melbourne Terminal, and Fremantle Terminal in Western Australia.

Michael Jovicic, CEO, Patrick Terminals: “We are proud to be the first container terminal operator in Australia to invest in the Kalmar hybrid straddles and set new benchmarks for more environmentally friendly container handling. As a leader in the industry, we understand the importance of reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmentally responsible practices. Together with our trusted partner, Kalmar, we have a shared dedication to building a more sustainable industry. By investing in these hybrid straddles, we are making a strong commitment towards our decarbonisation journey.”

Allan Baker, Sales Director APAC Horizontal Transportation, Kalmar: “Kalmar is very pleased to continue the excellent collaboration with Patrick Terminals. We are delighted with the order of the first ten hybrid straddle carriers for Patrick Terminals, Melbourne. The hybrid straddles, which can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to equivalent diesel-powered machines, will play an important role in supporting Patrick Terminals with their decarbonisation strategy.”

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Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply a total of ten new Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers to Patrick Terminals in Melbourne.

The significant order was booked in Cargotec’s 2023 Q3 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled to be completed during Q1 of 2024.Patrick Terminals is Australia’s leading container terminal operator, handling over three million TEUs annually. The company operates some of Australia’s most technologically advanced terminals at four strategically located ports: Brisbane AutoStrad Terminal, Sydney AutoStrad Terminal, Melbourne Terminal, and Fremantle Terminal in Western Australia.

Michael Jovicic, CEO, Patrick Terminals: “We are proud to be the first container terminal operator in Australia to invest in the Kalmar hybrid straddles and set new benchmarks for more environmentally friendly container handling. As a leader in the industry, we understand the importance of reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmentally responsible practices. Together with our trusted partner, Kalmar, we have a shared dedication to building a more sustainable industry. By investing in these hybrid straddles, we are making a strong commitment towards our decarbonisation journey.”

Allan Baker, Sales Director APAC Horizontal Transportation, Kalmar: “Kalmar is very pleased to continue the excellent collaboration with Patrick Terminals. We are delighted with the order of the first ten hybrid straddle carriers for Patrick Terminals, Melbourne. The hybrid straddles, which can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to equivalent diesel-powered machines, will play an important role in supporting Patrick Terminals with their decarbonisation strategy.”

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ABL has successfully completed its delivery of marine warranty survey (MWS) services for the transportation of 23 Wind farm components from China to United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the country’s Wind Program Project.

The project involved the marine transportation of 23 wind turbine generator (WTG) systems for the UAE’s pilot onshore wind farm project, to include four separate sites. The onshore wind project is being developed by Al Dhafra for Wind Energy, a company wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Future Energy company (ADFEC- MASDAR).

ABL was appointed as marine warranty surveyor (MWS) by Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd– Abu Dhabi Branch and its entity HDEC (Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited), which was the EPC contractor engaged to engineer, construct, operate and maintain the WTGs on site.

ABL’s scope of work included reviewing, monitoring and approving the loadouts in China, the marine transportation, and discharge of all 23 WTG components in UAE. In the UAE, the components were loaded onto barges and transhipped to local ports before they were transported by land to the project sites.

ABL’s office in Shanghai, China, was contracted as the marine warranty surveyor on the project, supported by ABL’s offices in UAE, which completed the marine warranty scope in the UAE.

“The project highlights the strength of ABL’s global footprint, with seamless warranty support provided from our Shanghai and UAE offices. This project is a fantastic step forward in the transition to renewable energy in the UAE and Middle East, and we approved the safe transportation of the WTG components.” Paul Miles, Regional Practice Head of Energy Services (MENAI).

ABL is an engineering consultancy to the marine and offshore industries, and part of Oslo-listed ABL Group ASA.

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ABL has successfully completed its delivery of marine warranty survey (MWS) services for the transportation of 23 Wind farm components from China to United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the country’s Wind Program Project.

The project involved the marine transportation of 23 wind turbine generator (WTG) systems for the UAE’s pilot onshore wind farm project, to include four separate sites. The onshore wind project is being developed by Al Dhafra for Wind Energy, a company wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Future Energy company (ADFEC- MASDAR).

ABL was appointed as marine warranty surveyor (MWS) by Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd– Abu Dhabi Branch and its entity HDEC (Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited), which was the EPC contractor engaged to engineer, construct, operate and maintain the WTGs on site.

ABL’s scope of work included reviewing, monitoring and approving the loadouts in China, the marine transportation, and discharge of all 23 WTG components in UAE. In the UAE, the components were loaded onto barges and transhipped to local ports before they were transported by land to the project sites.

ABL’s office in Shanghai, China, was contracted as the marine warranty surveyor on the project, supported by ABL’s offices in UAE, which completed the marine warranty scope in the UAE.

“The project highlights the strength of ABL’s global footprint, with seamless warranty support provided from our Shanghai and UAE offices. This project is a fantastic step forward in the transition to renewable energy in the UAE and Middle East, and we approved the safe transportation of the WTG components.” Paul Miles, Regional Practice Head of Energy Services (MENAI).

ABL is an engineering consultancy to the marine and offshore industries, and part of Oslo-listed ABL Group ASA.

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The KAMAG PrecisionMover is a bestseller among yard logistics vehicles.

Over 2,500 units are in use throughout Europe. In particular, customers from the transport and logistics sector appreciate the high level of practicality and the excellent economic efficiency of the swap body transporter when handling swap bodies, trailers and semi-trailers.

The PrecisionMover swap body transporter from TII KAMAG, the industry expert for internal transport operations from the TII Group, has developed into a bestseller since its introduction in 1994. With over 2,500 swap body transporters in more than 20 European countries, TII KAMAG is market leader in this segment. Demand is particularly high in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland. The Ukrainian postal service also uses the KAMAG PM for moving all conventional swap bodies, trailers and semi-trailers quickly and efficiently in logistics yards with the help of a lifting frame, trailer coupling and height-adjustable fifth wheel coupling, and also to move them on public roads.

Above all, customers appreciate the economic efficiency and practical applicability of the swap body transporter which was known as the Wiesel when it was first introduced. “The hydrostatic drive, which allows precise, jerk-free manoeuvring, and the equally easy and safe climb into the driver´s cab without any tripping hazards along with the high level of work safety have been particularly well received,” said Jürgen Haupt, Head of Sales – Logistics at TII KAMAG. The two-man cab, which was developed in-house based on modern ergonomic aspects, also greatly impresses customers. They also praise the vehicles´s excellent all-round visibility as well as the intuitive operating concept including the joystick control feature.

The economic efficiency of the KAMAG PrecisionMover is also a decisive factor. This is not only due to the very efficient hydraulic drive system and the powerful working hydraulics but also to the high level of availability and low maintenance costs of the vehicle. Many components in the area of the drive and axles originate from large-scale series production. This facilitates low operating costs as well as simple and efficient repair and maintenance management.

The Europe-wide service network also contributes to ensuring that all downtimes are kept short. All customers can also order high-quality spare parts around the clock and seven days a week via the KAMAG online shop, Click4Parts, and, depending on the region, in many cases even receive them on the same day or by an overnight express service.

The new KAMAG Connect telematics system makes fleet and service management even easier. Digital services such as remote diagnostics, Smart Service, intelligent maintenance management and monitoring of the vehicle condition greatly contribute to this. In future, the KAMAG Connect hardware will be installed as standard in all yard logistics vehicles. Depending on specific customer needs, a range of user contracts facilitate an attractive cost-benefit ratio.

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The KAMAG PrecisionMover is a bestseller among yard logistics vehicles.

Over 2,500 units are in use throughout Europe. In particular, customers from the transport and logistics sector appreciate the high level of practicality and the excellent economic efficiency of the swap body transporter when handling swap bodies, trailers and semi-trailers.

The PrecisionMover swap body transporter from TII KAMAG, the industry expert for internal transport operations from the TII Group, has developed into a bestseller since its introduction in 1994. With over 2,500 swap body transporters in more than 20 European countries, TII KAMAG is market leader in this segment. Demand is particularly high in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland. The Ukrainian postal service also uses the KAMAG PM for moving all conventional swap bodies, trailers and semi-trailers quickly and efficiently in logistics yards with the help of a lifting frame, trailer coupling and height-adjustable fifth wheel coupling, and also to move them on public roads.

Above all, customers appreciate the economic efficiency and practical applicability of the swap body transporter which was known as the Wiesel when it was first introduced. “The hydrostatic drive, which allows precise, jerk-free manoeuvring, and the equally easy and safe climb into the driver´s cab without any tripping hazards along with the high level of work safety have been particularly well received,” said Jürgen Haupt, Head of Sales – Logistics at TII KAMAG. The two-man cab, which was developed in-house based on modern ergonomic aspects, also greatly impresses customers. They also praise the vehicles´s excellent all-round visibility as well as the intuitive operating concept including the joystick control feature.

The economic efficiency of the KAMAG PrecisionMover is also a decisive factor. This is not only due to the very efficient hydraulic drive system and the powerful working hydraulics but also to the high level of availability and low maintenance costs of the vehicle. Many components in the area of the drive and axles originate from large-scale series production. This facilitates low operating costs as well as simple and efficient repair and maintenance management.

The Europe-wide service network also contributes to ensuring that all downtimes are kept short. All customers can also order high-quality spare parts around the clock and seven days a week via the KAMAG online shop, Click4Parts, and, depending on the region, in many cases even receive them on the same day or by an overnight express service.

The new KAMAG Connect telematics system makes fleet and service management even easier. Digital services such as remote diagnostics, Smart Service, intelligent maintenance management and monitoring of the vehicle condition greatly contribute to this. In future, the KAMAG Connect hardware will be installed as standard in all yard logistics vehicles. Depending on specific customer needs, a range of user contracts facilitate an attractive cost-benefit ratio.

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Total Movements, member of the Worldwide Project Consortium in India, reported about a successful movement of five heavy transformers and accessories from Indonesia to Australia.

A company spokesperson stated: “This consignment of about 1100 freight tons was moved to two distinct destinations in Australia. Transportation from the supplier’s works to the load port, customs clearance at the load port, and shipping from the Indonesian port to the Australian discharge ports were all encompassed in our scope.

The difficulties this movement confronted and our team had to overcome a few challenges:As this consignment needed to arrive on schedule, we chartered a vessel that could accommodate the customer’s suggested laycan; Despite the fact that the destination ports were extremely congested, our team was able to berth the cargo promptly upon arrival, thanks to constant liaison with the relevant parties; Ensuring all safety measures as we experienced harsh weather during the loading procedures.

Our team overcame every obstacle that stood in its way by working relentlessly and meticulously. We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who supported us making this shipment a big success.”

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Total Movements, member of the Worldwide Project Consortium in India, reported about a successful movement of five heavy transformers and accessories from Indonesia to Australia.

A company spokesperson stated: “This consignment of about 1100 freight tons was moved to two distinct destinations in Australia. Transportation from the supplier’s works to the load port, customs clearance at the load port, and shipping from the Indonesian port to the Australian discharge ports were all encompassed in our scope.

The difficulties this movement confronted and our team had to overcome a few challenges:As this consignment needed to arrive on schedule, we chartered a vessel that could accommodate the customer’s suggested laycan; Despite the fact that the destination ports were extremely congested, our team was able to berth the cargo promptly upon arrival, thanks to constant liaison with the relevant parties; Ensuring all safety measures as we experienced harsh weather during the loading procedures.

Our team overcame every obstacle that stood in its way by working relentlessly and meticulously. We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who supported us making this shipment a big success.”

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Portland International Airport, commonly referred to as “PDX” and one of America’s best airports, anticipates substantial growth over the next two decades.

PDX is scaling up in preparation to better serve 35 million passengers annually by undergoing a main terminal expansion project – nearly doubling its size.

A key component of this expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Mammoet was contracted to jack up, transport, and install twenty roof panels of five distinct types at the airport in Portland, Oregon, USA – all while avoiding passenger disruption.

The roof, crafted mainly from regionally and sustainably sourced wood, was fully prefabricated between the active runways of the airport over the course of a year. Prior to being moved, the roof panels were disconnected into approximately football field sized pieces to be transported to the new terminal expansion.

This allowed the airport to carry-on as usual while minimizing disruption to airport operations. Depending on the type of panel, each was launched, rolled into place, set directly with self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), or lifted with a crane into its final position.

The panels vary in weight between 40t and 632t, with dimensions up to 72m x 50m x 6m. Mammoet used four towers of Mega Jack 800 to jack up the roof panels to approximately 17m to allow SPMTs with falsework to be driven underneath each roof section. At midnight on the day of each move, the runways were closed for the one-mile transport of the panel from laydown yard to terminal. The roof sections were moved with care at a speed of about 1.6 kilometers, or one mile, per hour.

Most panels needed to be installed over the top of populated areas of the existing terminal building. With safety at the forefront of the entire project, work was done during strict overnight closures when the public could be kept clear of the work area. Once the area was verified to be clear of all pedestrians, the installation of the roof panels could begin. Each panel, referred to as a super cassette, was installed using stationary skidding propelled by strand jacks and lowered with the skidding jacks onto column isolators.

The next set of panels were then rolled into position down the bottom flanges of the previously set panels. The panels were safely secured with consideration for potential elevated wind and project specific seismic requirements before the public were allowed to reoccupy the area below.mega jack for airport expansion.jpg
A major complexity of the project was the wood material used in the roof panels’ construction. Deflection of the roof panels was a major concern of the client and the roof designers, so at each point in the jacking, transport, and installation process deflection of the roof was monitored and kept within stringent criteria.

Only the super cassette pieces had steel girders in the longitudinal direction to support the 25m wooden arches and to allow the panels to be “launched” using stationary skidding equipment. Also, the supports for the launching jacks were temporary towers supported by wooden piles which were installed in the 1950s.

To mitigate any issues, Mammoet performed extensive friction testing in its Rosharon, Texas yard prior to execution to ensure no structural damage occurred to a mockup roof panel, and that the design values presented to the client for strand jack anchoring were realistic. When executing the job on site, Mammoet closely monitored the loads and deflections to ensure that they were in line with the tested values.

To date, Mammoet has successfully placed sixteen panels to wrap up phase one of the project. Four additional panels will be installed in 2024 during phase two – once the interior of the new terminal expansion has been built out by the client for general occupancy. Mammoet’s airport-related expertise includes examples such as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s elevated pedestrian walkway, the world’s longest airside bridge in Hong Kong, and the transport of airport buildings in Texas.

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Portland International Airport, commonly referred to as “PDX” and one of America’s best airports, anticipates substantial growth over the next two decades.

PDX is scaling up in preparation to better serve 35 million passengers annually by undergoing a main terminal expansion project – nearly doubling its size.

A key component of this expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Mammoet was contracted to jack up, transport, and install twenty roof panels of five distinct types at the airport in Portland, Oregon, USA – all while avoiding passenger disruption.

The roof, crafted mainly from regionally and sustainably sourced wood, was fully prefabricated between the active runways of the airport over the course of a year. Prior to being moved, the roof panels were disconnected into approximately football field sized pieces to be transported to the new terminal expansion.

This allowed the airport to carry-on as usual while minimizing disruption to airport operations. Depending on the type of panel, each was launched, rolled into place, set directly with self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), or lifted with a crane into its final position.

The panels vary in weight between 40t and 632t, with dimensions up to 72m x 50m x 6m. Mammoet used four towers of Mega Jack 800 to jack up the roof panels to approximately 17m to allow SPMTs with falsework to be driven underneath each roof section. At midnight on the day of each move, the runways were closed for the one-mile transport of the panel from laydown yard to terminal. The roof sections were moved with care at a speed of about 1.6 kilometers, or one mile, per hour.

Most panels needed to be installed over the top of populated areas of the existing terminal building. With safety at the forefront of the entire project, work was done during strict overnight closures when the public could be kept clear of the work area. Once the area was verified to be clear of all pedestrians, the installation of the roof panels could begin. Each panel, referred to as a super cassette, was installed using stationary skidding propelled by strand jacks and lowered with the skidding jacks onto column isolators.

The next set of panels were then rolled into position down the bottom flanges of the previously set panels. The panels were safely secured with consideration for potential elevated wind and project specific seismic requirements before the public were allowed to reoccupy the area below.mega jack for airport expansion.jpg
A major complexity of the project was the wood material used in the roof panels’ construction. Deflection of the roof panels was a major concern of the client and the roof designers, so at each point in the jacking, transport, and installation process deflection of the roof was monitored and kept within stringent criteria.

Only the super cassette pieces had steel girders in the longitudinal direction to support the 25m wooden arches and to allow the panels to be “launched” using stationary skidding equipment. Also, the supports for the launching jacks were temporary towers supported by wooden piles which were installed in the 1950s.

To mitigate any issues, Mammoet performed extensive friction testing in its Rosharon, Texas yard prior to execution to ensure no structural damage occurred to a mockup roof panel, and that the design values presented to the client for strand jack anchoring were realistic. When executing the job on site, Mammoet closely monitored the loads and deflections to ensure that they were in line with the tested values.

To date, Mammoet has successfully placed sixteen panels to wrap up phase one of the project. Four additional panels will be installed in 2024 during phase two – once the interior of the new terminal expansion has been built out by the client for general occupancy. Mammoet’s airport-related expertise includes examples such as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s elevated pedestrian walkway, the world’s longest airside bridge in Hong Kong, and the transport of airport buildings in Texas.

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Large ships and heavy machinery might be a regular sight at the port of Marseille, but this project with a Tadano CC 68.1250‑1 as its protagonist was anything but ordinary: “Not a single one of the employees at the site had ever seen such an enormous crane in the flesh before – which maybe isn’t that surprising, given that our CC 68.1250‑1 is the biggest crane currently in use in France and Italy,” reports Vernazza Autogru General Director Paolo Delfino.

The job itself was unusual as well: In “Forme 10”, one of the biggest dry docks in all of Europe, the Tadano crane lifted technical equipment onto the Saipem CastorOne, one of the world’s largest pipelaying ships with its length of 325 meters.

More specifically, the crane had to replace the heavy pipelaying equipment on the ship with more powerful and efficient components. This included lifting a DMA winch weighing 190 tonnes to a height of 30 meters at a radius of 30 meters onto the ship, as well as a total of six 200-tonne tensioners to a height of 40 meters at a radius of 50 meters. The heaviest load, however, was a 500-tonne pipeline winch with a five-kilometer steel wire rope that had to be lifted to a height of five meters at a radius of 25 meters. “These specifications really make it clear that only an extraordinarily powerful lattice boom crawler crane was going to be able to take care of the huge loads and large work radii. On top of that, we needed to account for the tight space conditions at the dock even with an installed Superlift system, so that our CC 68.1250‑1 was the way to go,” Paolo Delfino explains. The fact that the Tadano crane’s track width nearly matched the rail spacing of the harbor crane at the dock turned out to be a crucial advantage, as it made it possible to position and move the CC 68.1250‑1 on crane mats directly on the rails. “That was a very fortunate circumstance, as it made maneuvering the crane much easier,” Paolo Delfino underscores.

Before all this happened, however, the CC 68.1250‑1 had to get to France from the Italian city of La Spezia. To this end, it was taken to Marseille on a 3,000-tonne barge in four days, where the five-person Vernazza team set it up ready to go in less than a week after the maritime trip. The crane was configured with an 84-meter main boom and SSL with the complete superstructure and superlift counterweights, enabling it to take care of all lifts safely and as scheduled with a ramshorn hook for both light and heavy loads. “The CC 68.1250‑1 was the perfect choice for this ambitious job, and it once again demonstrated its extraordinary maneuverability and precision,” Paolo Delfino happily summarizes. And the CC 68.1250‑1 also got perfect marks when it came to reliability: There was not a single technical issue at any point in the project of around four months, so that the client, the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard, was extremely happy with the results as well. “And a fully satisfied client is our topmost priority,” says Paolo Delfino, who has nothing but praise for his team, the Tadano CC 68.1250‑1, and the way both did their job perfectly.

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Large ships and heavy machinery might be a regular sight at the port of Marseille, but this project with a Tadano CC 68.1250‑1 as its protagonist was anything but ordinary: “Not a single one of the employees at the site had ever seen such an enormous crane in the flesh before – which maybe isn’t that surprising, given that our CC 68.1250‑1 is the biggest crane currently in use in France and Italy,” reports Vernazza Autogru General Director Paolo Delfino.

The job itself was unusual as well: In “Forme 10”, one of the biggest dry docks in all of Europe, the Tadano crane lifted technical equipment onto the Saipem CastorOne, one of the world’s largest pipelaying ships with its length of 325 meters.

More specifically, the crane had to replace the heavy pipelaying equipment on the ship with more powerful and efficient components. This included lifting a DMA winch weighing 190 tonnes to a height of 30 meters at a radius of 30 meters onto the ship, as well as a total of six 200-tonne tensioners to a height of 40 meters at a radius of 50 meters. The heaviest load, however, was a 500-tonne pipeline winch with a five-kilometer steel wire rope that had to be lifted to a height of five meters at a radius of 25 meters. “These specifications really make it clear that only an extraordinarily powerful lattice boom crawler crane was going to be able to take care of the huge loads and large work radii. On top of that, we needed to account for the tight space conditions at the dock even with an installed Superlift system, so that our CC 68.1250‑1 was the way to go,” Paolo Delfino explains. The fact that the Tadano crane’s track width nearly matched the rail spacing of the harbor crane at the dock turned out to be a crucial advantage, as it made it possible to position and move the CC 68.1250‑1 on crane mats directly on the rails. “That was a very fortunate circumstance, as it made maneuvering the crane much easier,” Paolo Delfino underscores.

Before all this happened, however, the CC 68.1250‑1 had to get to France from the Italian city of La Spezia. To this end, it was taken to Marseille on a 3,000-tonne barge in four days, where the five-person Vernazza team set it up ready to go in less than a week after the maritime trip. The crane was configured with an 84-meter main boom and SSL with the complete superstructure and superlift counterweights, enabling it to take care of all lifts safely and as scheduled with a ramshorn hook for both light and heavy loads. “The CC 68.1250‑1 was the perfect choice for this ambitious job, and it once again demonstrated its extraordinary maneuverability and precision,” Paolo Delfino happily summarizes. And the CC 68.1250‑1 also got perfect marks when it came to reliability: There was not a single technical issue at any point in the project of around four months, so that the client, the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard, was extremely happy with the results as well. “And a fully satisfied client is our topmost priority,” says Paolo Delfino, who has nothing but praise for his team, the Tadano CC 68.1250‑1, and the way both did their job perfectly.

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InterMax Logistics Solution Ltd, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Taiwan, was entrusted to arrange for a movement of industrial oversized cargo from China to Aliaga Port, Türkiye.

The cargo in this case was over width and had to be transported from China inland Zhengzhou to Lianyungang. The bigger one was 6.8 x 6.5 x 3.9 m and had a weight of 17.5 tons. During the transportation process, it was necessary to monitor and control various states of the cargo strictly, predict and deal with possible obstacle to ensure the cargo can be delivered quickly and effectively and arrive safely at the destination.

The principle of oversized transportation is to ensure that the cargoes are transported safely and efficiently, while minimizing the impact on the environment and other road users.

A spokesperson for InterMax confirmed: “Our company has corresponding transportation qualifications and professional technical equipment. We are able to provide professional services and integrated transportation capabilities such as route survey, transportation plan, road and bridge reinforcement, obstacle removal, contact coordination, etc., to ensure the safety and integrity of the cargo during transportation.”

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InterMax Logistics Solution Ltd, member to the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) for Taiwan, was entrusted to arrange for a movement of industrial oversized cargo from China to Aliaga Port, Türkiye.

The cargo in this case was over width and had to be transported from China inland Zhengzhou to Lianyungang. The bigger one was 6.8 x 6.5 x 3.9 m and had a weight of 17.5 tons. During the transportation process, it was necessary to monitor and control various states of the cargo strictly, predict and deal with possible obstacle to ensure the cargo can be delivered quickly and effectively and arrive safely at the destination.

The principle of oversized transportation is to ensure that the cargoes are transported safely and efficiently, while minimizing the impact on the environment and other road users.

A spokesperson for InterMax confirmed: “Our company has corresponding transportation qualifications and professional technical equipment. We are able to provide professional services and integrated transportation capabilities such as route survey, transportation plan, road and bridge reinforcement, obstacle removal, contact coordination, etc., to ensure the safety and integrity of the cargo during transportation.”

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ABL Group ASA’s renewable energy consultancy OWC has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Denmark-based offshore wind consultancy, Delta Wind Partners ApS (DWP) – a specialist solutions provider for wind turbine generators (WTG).

The acquisition expands OWC’s technical offering in wind turbines and in consultancy at the installation and operational phases of an offshore wind project. It also provides an opportunity to further grow DWP’s unique approach to WTG optimisation both globally and in the floating offshore wind market.

“With Delta Wind Partners we are broadening our expertise and experience so we can provide the most comprehensive technical offering to support the acceleration of the offshore wind industry. It gives us a presence in an important offshore wind market, at the heart of where the wind energy sector was born. DWP’s impressive expertise in WTG technology at the latter phases of an offshore wind project’s lifecycle perfectly complements OWC’s experience at the development phase, something that combined will add great value to our clients. As we also have a track-record of working together, this acquisition is not only a clear technical fit, but also a perfect cultural fit.” William Cleverly, CEO of OWC.

DWP was established by a team of engineers specialising in wind turbine construction and operation. The consultancy provides technical solutions to support clients in getting the most out of their WTGs throughout the lifecycle of an offshore wind farm. The company has a track-record of supporting both bottom-fixed and floating wind projects.

Based in Silkeborg, Denmark, DWP has worked on projects locally and abroad in the UK, Ireland, Japan and South Korea.

In the last 12 months as of April 2023, the company delivered revenue of approximately DKK 15.6 million (USD 2.3 million), and EBIT of approximately DKK 2.7 million (USD 0.4 million).

The acquisition expands OWC’s offering to clients at installation and O&M phases and offers opportunity to apply lessons learnt from latter project phases into feasibility and development, adding value to OWC, clients and the industry at large.

The addition of DWP also gives OWC and ABL Group a local presence in the Danish market, increasing the opportunity to support Denmark in delivering its renewable energy targets.

Similarly, the acquisition provides DWP an opportunity to expand its expertise internationally across OWC’s office network spanning 14 countries in the world’s key offshore wind regions. The added value of DWP’s breadth of knowledge in turbine technologies also enhances OWC’s overall support for the development and innovation of floating wind technology.

“This is an exceptional opportunity for Delta Wind Partners, as it allows us to leverage our complementary competencies and expand our reach in the areas where we excel: planning and executing the WTG aspects of projects. By combining our unique turbine expertise with OWC’s industry-leading capabilities, we gain unparalled access to a wider range of projects, particularly in the thriving field of floating wind.

“Additionally, this strategic consolidation positions us to better support Denmark in its ambitious offshore wind commitments, including the upcoming auction of 9 GW of capacity starting this year. This consolidation builds upon an existing mutual respect and friendship, providing an excellent opportunity to grow our team and expertise for the benefit of colleagues and clients alike.” René Aagaard, Director and Co-Founder of Delta Wind Partners (DWP).

OWC has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Delta Wind Partners. The total closing consideration of approximately DKK 12 million (USD 1.8 million) will be settled with a combination of approximately DKK 8 million in cash and 413,838 shares in ABL Group ASA. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2023.

OWC is part of leading global consultancy and engineering group, ABL Group ASA. The acquisition of DWP is a purely renewable energy acquisition, reflecting both OWC and the parent company’s commitment to driving sustainability and energy transition technologies.

OWC is a specialist global consultancy that helps develop and deliver projects and investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage, hydrogen, and wave & tidal energy. The company specialises in project development services, owner’s engineering and technical due diligence. OWC also includes geo-consulting specialists East Point Geo, and the French marine renewable energies specialists Innosea.

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ABL Group ASA’s renewable energy consultancy OWC has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Denmark-based offshore wind consultancy, Delta Wind Partners ApS (DWP) – a specialist solutions provider for wind turbine generators (WTG).

The acquisition expands OWC’s technical offering in wind turbines and in consultancy at the installation and operational phases of an offshore wind project. It also provides an opportunity to further grow DWP’s unique approach to WTG optimisation both globally and in the floating offshore wind market.

“With Delta Wind Partners we are broadening our expertise and experience so we can provide the most comprehensive technical offering to support the acceleration of the offshore wind industry. It gives us a presence in an important offshore wind market, at the heart of where the wind energy sector was born. DWP’s impressive expertise in WTG technology at the latter phases of an offshore wind project’s lifecycle perfectly complements OWC’s experience at the development phase, something that combined will add great value to our clients. As we also have a track-record of working together, this acquisition is not only a clear technical fit, but also a perfect cultural fit.” William Cleverly, CEO of OWC.

DWP was established by a team of engineers specialising in wind turbine construction and operation. The consultancy provides technical solutions to support clients in getting the most out of their WTGs throughout the lifecycle of an offshore wind farm. The company has a track-record of supporting both bottom-fixed and floating wind projects.

Based in Silkeborg, Denmark, DWP has worked on projects locally and abroad in the UK, Ireland, Japan and South Korea.

In the last 12 months as of April 2023, the company delivered revenue of approximately DKK 15.6 million (USD 2.3 million), and EBIT of approximately DKK 2.7 million (USD 0.4 million).

The acquisition expands OWC’s offering to clients at installation and O&M phases and offers opportunity to apply lessons learnt from latter project phases into feasibility and development, adding value to OWC, clients and the industry at large.

The addition of DWP also gives OWC and ABL Group a local presence in the Danish market, increasing the opportunity to support Denmark in delivering its renewable energy targets.

Similarly, the acquisition provides DWP an opportunity to expand its expertise internationally across OWC’s office network spanning 14 countries in the world’s key offshore wind regions. The added value of DWP’s breadth of knowledge in turbine technologies also enhances OWC’s overall support for the development and innovation of floating wind technology.

“This is an exceptional opportunity for Delta Wind Partners, as it allows us to leverage our complementary competencies and expand our reach in the areas where we excel: planning and executing the WTG aspects of projects. By combining our unique turbine expertise with OWC’s industry-leading capabilities, we gain unparalled access to a wider range of projects, particularly in the thriving field of floating wind.

“Additionally, this strategic consolidation positions us to better support Denmark in its ambitious offshore wind commitments, including the upcoming auction of 9 GW of capacity starting this year. This consolidation builds upon an existing mutual respect and friendship, providing an excellent opportunity to grow our team and expertise for the benefit of colleagues and clients alike.” René Aagaard, Director and Co-Founder of Delta Wind Partners (DWP).

OWC has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Delta Wind Partners. The total closing consideration of approximately DKK 12 million (USD 1.8 million) will be settled with a combination of approximately DKK 8 million in cash and 413,838 shares in ABL Group ASA. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2023.

OWC is part of leading global consultancy and engineering group, ABL Group ASA. The acquisition of DWP is a purely renewable energy acquisition, reflecting both OWC and the parent company’s commitment to driving sustainability and energy transition technologies.

OWC is a specialist global consultancy that helps develop and deliver projects and investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage, hydrogen, and wave & tidal energy. The company specialises in project development services, owner’s engineering and technical due diligence. OWC also includes geo-consulting specialists East Point Geo, and the French marine renewable energies specialists Innosea.

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FLS Group Singapore, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance, has completed the delivery of a crew boat from Jurong port, Singapore, to Takoradi, Ghana.

The Aluminium Monohull Fast Multi-Role Security Vessel, which weighed 160 tons, will be used for relocating personnel from and to the deployment area at its final destination.

The 40-meter-long, 7.6-meter-wide, and 8.5-meter-high cargo was loaded overside from water onto a vessel deck and transported by sea to Takoradi, covering a total distance of over 10,000 kilometres. Upon arrival at the port of discharge, the FLS Singapore team worked with a crane vessel to unload the crew boat directly onto the water.

Thanks to FLS Singapore’s meticulous attention to safety, the vessel was successfully loaded and unloaded without any damage. This successful delivery is another testament to FLS Singapore’s expertise in project logistics.

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FLS Group Singapore, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance, has completed the delivery of a crew boat from Jurong port, Singapore, to Takoradi, Ghana.

The Aluminium Monohull Fast Multi-Role Security Vessel, which weighed 160 tons, will be used for relocating personnel from and to the deployment area at its final destination.

The 40-meter-long, 7.6-meter-wide, and 8.5-meter-high cargo was loaded overside from water onto a vessel deck and transported by sea to Takoradi, covering a total distance of over 10,000 kilometres. Upon arrival at the port of discharge, the FLS Singapore team worked with a crane vessel to unload the crew boat directly onto the water.

Thanks to FLS Singapore’s meticulous attention to safety, the vessel was successfully loaded and unloaded without any damage. This successful delivery is another testament to FLS Singapore’s expertise in project logistics.

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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a large order for a comprehensive package of access equipment for a cruise vessel, which will be built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.

The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2023 second quarter orders received. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the shipowner during the fourth quarter of 2025.

MacGregor’s scope of supply encompasses design, hardware and commissioning of lifting and other platforms, shell doors, hatch covers and automatic gangways.

“I’m happy to see the cruise business starting to recover after the Covid pandemic and that the shipowners yet again want to invest in new vessels. I’m proud to see that the shipowner and Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard trust us in delivering access solutions to this new cruise vessel,” says Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Merchant Solutions, MacGregor.

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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a large order for a comprehensive package of access equipment for a cruise vessel, which will be built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.

The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2023 second quarter orders received. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered to the shipowner during the fourth quarter of 2025.

MacGregor’s scope of supply encompasses design, hardware and commissioning of lifting and other platforms, shell doors, hatch covers and automatic gangways.

“I’m happy to see the cruise business starting to recover after the Covid pandemic and that the shipowners yet again want to invest in new vessels. I’m proud to see that the shipowner and Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard trust us in delivering access solutions to this new cruise vessel,” says Magnus Sjöberg, Senior Vice President, Merchant Solutions, MacGregor.

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Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply UK material handling equipment (MHE) provider BJB Lift Trucks Ltd. (BJB) with 15 medium electric forklift trucks.

The large order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2023 order intake with delivery scheduled for Q4 2023.

BJB is a leading provider of MHE solutions across the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Grimsby in the country’s East Midlands region, the company serves customers across the UK with a wide range of forklift truck and industrial and construction machine solutions as well as operator training services. BJB’s current fleet includes 36 diesel-powered Kalmar medium forklift trucks.

Kalmar medium electric forklifts offer all the performance of a powerful diesel truck but without the emissions, noise or vibration. They feature the ergonomically designed EGO cabin to provide a superior driving experience, with adjustable control panels, steering wheel and seat as well as exceptional visibility.

Ian Roden, Director, BJB: “Electrically powered forklift trucks are becoming increasingly popular as a way to reduce emissions and fuel costs across a wide range of material-handling applications. Kalmar is a trusted partner for BJB and their medium electric forklift truck is a state-of-the-art solution that we are pleased to welcome to our fleet.”

Mike Corcoran, Area Sales Manager, Kalmar UK & Ireland: “Our proven electric drivelines not only eliminate at-source emissions but also significantly reduce noise, making shift work and operation close to residential areas possible. We are delighted to be able to continue to support BJB with proven solutions that will enhance the sustainability of their fleet.”

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Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply UK material handling equipment (MHE) provider BJB Lift Trucks Ltd. (BJB) with 15 medium electric forklift trucks.

The large order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2023 order intake with delivery scheduled for Q4 2023.

BJB is a leading provider of MHE solutions across the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Grimsby in the country’s East Midlands region, the company serves customers across the UK with a wide range of forklift truck and industrial and construction machine solutions as well as operator training services. BJB’s current fleet includes 36 diesel-powered Kalmar medium forklift trucks.

Kalmar medium electric forklifts offer all the performance of a powerful diesel truck but without the emissions, noise or vibration. They feature the ergonomically designed EGO cabin to provide a superior driving experience, with adjustable control panels, steering wheel and seat as well as exceptional visibility.

Ian Roden, Director, BJB: “Electrically powered forklift trucks are becoming increasingly popular as a way to reduce emissions and fuel costs across a wide range of material-handling applications. Kalmar is a trusted partner for BJB and their medium electric forklift truck is a state-of-the-art solution that we are pleased to welcome to our fleet.”

Mike Corcoran, Area Sales Manager, Kalmar UK & Ireland: “Our proven electric drivelines not only eliminate at-source emissions but also significantly reduce noise, making shift work and operation close to residential areas possible. We are delighted to be able to continue to support BJB with proven solutions that will enhance the sustainability of their fleet.”

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