The Paterson Simons team attended Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane sales and technical training from 24–28 August 2026, further strengthening our expertise in supporting ports and terminals across West and Central Africa. The programme included visits to the Konecranes factory in Düsseldorf, Germany, and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges assembly site...

Keep your fleet ready for work with the right parts and tools in place before maintenance is due. These three Konecranes parts promotions give you extra discounts on selected genuine parts and service tools, helping you prepare for servicing, replace worn components and minimise downtime. From spreader service boxes to...

The transition to more sustainable port operations is already underway, with electrification and automation helping terminals reduce emissions and improve efficiency. Konecranes highlights how its expanding range of electric and hybrid equipment supports this transition. Alongside new equipment, retrofits and modernisations offer opportunities to electrify existing machines and extend their...

Terberg Special Vehicles and Paterson Simons have renewed their long-standing distribution agreement, reinforcing a successful partnership that has supported customers across West and Central Africa for many years. Under the renewed agreement, Paterson Simons will continue to represent Terberg Special Vehicles across Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, Benin, Cameroon,...

Keeping Grove mobile hydraulic cranes operating safely, reliably and efficiently requires the right products, parts and maintenance support. Manitowoc Crane Care offers genuine lubricants and Grove Extended Maintenance Kits designed to help crane owners protect their investment, simplify scheduled maintenance and maximise long-term equipment performance. GENUINE MANITOWOC CRANE CARE LUBRICANTS...

As ports, logistics hubs and industrial operations worldwide accelerate their transition towards lower-emission equipment, Terberg Special Vehicles has expanded its electric portfolio with the YT201EV Electric 4×2 Terminal Tractor – a purpose-built, zero-emission vehicle designed for global markets. Developed to perform across a wide range of climates and operating environments,...

Keeping equipment operating safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime is essential in today’s demanding port and terminal environments. Konecranes is helping customers maximise machine availability and reduce operating costs through three productivity-enhancing upgrade solutions: the Control System Upgrade, Extended Spreader Uptime Kit, and Tire Life Extension. By combining modern technology with practical maintenance...

As container terminals around the world continue their journey towards smarter, safer and more efficient operations, automated terminal tractors (A-TTs) are becoming an increasingly important part of the modern port ecosystem. Konecranes has expanded its automation portfolio to include Automated Terminal Tractors, providing terminal operators with a flexible horizontal transport...

CLdN has introduced the first fully electric four-wheel-drive Terberg RT253EV Tugmaster into its Ro-Ro operations at the Port of Zeebrugge, marking an important milestone in the evolution of zero-emission terminal equipment for the maritime logistics industry.  CLdN is one of Europe’s largest short-sea shipping and integrated logistics operators, providing RoRo shipping,...

West Africa’s journey towards cleaner, more sustainable port operations continues to gather momentum, with two major container terminals demonstrating how electrification is transforming the region’s logistics sector. Meridian Port Services (MPS) Terminal 3 at Tema Port in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Terminal at the Port of Abidjan are setting new...

Paterson Simons has successfully completed the installation of advanced Fogmaker fire suppression systems on four Grove all-terrain cranes at Mobicrane Ghana Ltd, further strengthening fire protection and operational safety across the fleet. Comprehensive installation and technical knowledge transfer The project involved the installation of Fogmaker fire suppression systems on the...

Paterson Simons was pleased to attend the 2026 Manitou Mining Days, held at Manitou‘s headquarters in Ancenis, France, bringing together dealers, subsidiaries and mining specialists from around the world. The event provided an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss the evolving needs of the mining industry and contribute valuable feedback that will help shape the next generation of Manitou mining equipment....