In October 2023, the GPHA Tema team, visited Trelleborg’s Qingdao-based manufacturing facility in China. This visit was part of a sale plus installation of over 100 pieces of fenders, made up of MV300, ANP300, ANP500 and SCN1400 models at the Tema Harbour. During the visit, Trelleborg provided comprehensive insights into...

As vessel sizes continue to expand, port congestion rises, weather patterns shift, and environmental regulations become more stringent, the imperative to upgrade and future-proof port infrastructure becomes increasingly evident. Among the pivotal components of port infrastructure, mooring systems, particularly bollards, hold paramount importance due to their profound implications for safety....

The Grove GRT8100 rough-terrain crane was awarded “Crane of the Year” at an awards ceremony in Dubai by Construction Machinery Middle East (CMME), a leading regional publication for the heavy machinery sector in the Middle East. 13,000 people voted across 20 categories to select the best and most popular machinery...

The Grove GRT9165 was delivered  by Paterson Simons to Newmont Africa in late 2022. This 3 axle 150 MT model is the largest rough terrain crane in the world, and the first one delivered in Africa. This GRT9165 joins the existing fleet of lifting equipment supplied and maintained by Paterson...

Following a long tradition of heavy-duty lift truck craftsmanship, Konecranes is dedicated to providing quality, high-performing lifting equipment that improves productivity, safety and eco-efficiency. Have a look at this wonderful resource from Konecranes – see the various industries, models, the history and customer successes from Konecranes Lift Trucks – built...

Paterson Simons recently commissioned and handed over 3 x Terberg RT283 RoRo Tractors and 4 x Terberg YT223 Yard Tractors to Ports & Terminal Multiservices Ltd – Tincan Island, Lagos, Nigeria (PTML GRIMALDI). These machines have been added to PTML Grimaldi’s existing fleet of Terberg RoRo and Yard Tractors. Christian...

Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), the container terminal operation of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has unveiled new investments which it says will advance terminal efficiency and provide easier access to the Port of Matadi. The latest investments involve an order from MGT to...

Konecranes has recently introduced an exciting technical development in their lift trucks range. Not all containers are fully loaded when stuffed for transit or completely emptied when they reach their destination. So Konecranes has introduced the SMV 128 TC6 reach stacker for semi-laden and empty containers that can handle up to 12...

Paterson Simons is proud and happy about our journey & accomplishments reached at Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) over the past 8 years, particularly our investment in local talent, training, and development. ‘We are immensely grateful to our staff for their unwavering dedication and hard work over the past 8 years. Their...

In March 2023, The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) moved a step closer to realizing its vision of becoming the gateway to East Nigeria and beyond as it commissioned 16 brand new terminal trucks to boost efficiency and cargo handling operations at Onne Port, Rivers State. The additional container handling...

Crane operators need to exercise caution whenever operating Rough Terrain cranes on uneven surfaces. See below the new guidelines from Manitowoc for owners and operators of Grove Rough Terrain Cranes on traveling on slopes. Travel on slopes is permitted if the following conditions are met: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Travel must...

Paterson Simons has had a full-time presence at Lome Container Terminal (LCT) for the last 8 years. Our contract at LCT officially began on the 1st of February 2015, we set up a full team at LCT in a few short weeks. We currently have a team of 104 strong...