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....

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...

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...

Paterson Simons Service Manager Messan Guedou recently visited Europe to shadow an experienced Konecranes engineering team building a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) ordered by ICTSI for their operations at Matadi Gateway Terminal. He arrived in time to witness the boom assembly, fitting of boom to the crane, process...

Ensure your operators and service technicians experience a secure working environment during maintenance operations, with Konecranes container checking safety system. Container checking safety system from Konecranes The system (red supports) is mounted on both sides of the mast. While activated, the system is locked mechanically in horizontal position, preventing the...

Paterson Simons, through Pasico Ghana, teamed up with the Civil Engineering Department of Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority (GPHA) recently to complete an installation of two Trelleborg SCN1800 fenders, at GPHA. Trelleborg’s Super Cone Fenders (SCN) are the latest generation of ‘cell’ fenders, with optimal performance and efficiency. The conical...

The Paterson Simons team have successfully commissioned and offloaded two Konecranes 16W Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) at West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Nigeria. This adds to the existing fleet of 18 RTGS at WACT. The terminal now has 20 Konecranes RTGs. 16 of these cranes were solely...