Looking for practical ways to improve equipment performance while reducing operating costs? These three Konecranes solutions are designed to help increase uptime, strengthen safety standards, and support more efficient fleet management: the Konecranes Spreader Service Box, MD4 Control System Upgrade, and Konecranes Tire Saver.   Streamline maintenance with the Konecranes...

The 7th edition of the Africa Ports Forum (APF) took place in Accra, Ghana, from 19 to 21 May 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from across the continent’s maritime, logistics and port sectors. Organised by One Africa Forums, the Africa Ports Forum has become a leading pan-African platform for strategic dialogue around port development, maritime connectivity and logistics corridors. Since its launch in 2019,...

Konecranes has introduced a new automated gantry travel solution for its Automated Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (A-RTGs), enabling terminals to operate in mixed-traffic container yards without the need for major yard redesigns or restrictive fencing systems. The newly launched feature allows fully automated gantry long travel in environments where trucks, terminal vehicles and...

Kempower and APM Terminals have signed a global framework agreement to deploy DC fast-charging infrastructure across APM Terminals’ international network of container terminals, supporting the company’s ongoing transition towards more sustainable port operations. The three-year agreement will see Kempower supply high-power charging solutions to support battery-electric container handling equipment as APM Terminals continues to...

Paterson Simons is pleased to announce the successful completion of a specialised Practical Technical Training programme for RTC S.A’s maintenance team in Douala, Cameroon. The training took place from 29 September to 3 October 2025, and was delivered alongside additional technical support on RTC’s fleet of Konecranes equipment. The programme...

Here are three smart upgrades from Konecranes designed to help maximise uptime, improve safety, and lower operating costs: the Konecranes Spreader Service Box, MD4 control system upgrade, and Konecranes Tire Saver. 1. Improve maintenance efficiency with the Konecranes Spreader Service Box Developed for Reach Stackers and Empty Container Handlers, the...

Paterson Simons has successfully supported the mobilisation of a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane from Meridian Port Services (MPS) Tema, Ghana, to West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Nigeria, strengthening port handling capacity in the region. The crane, a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane GHMK 8412, was carefully loaded at MPS Tema on 1–2 March before being transported...

Paterson Simons engineers have successfully completed specialised Professional Crane Inspection (PCI) training on Konecranes Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs) and Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs). The programme began with two days of online training delivered from Konecranes training centre in Düsseldorf, led by Marvin Jenneman. The sessions introduced the core principles of the ‘Crane Inspection’ service product, outlining the...

Here are three smart upgrades to maximise uptime, improve safety and reduce operating costs from Konecranes: The Konecranes Spreader Service Box, MD4 control system upgrade, and Konecranes Tire Saver: 1. Stay ahead of maintenance with the Konecranes Spreader Service Box: Designed for Reach stackers and Empty Container Handlers, the Konecranes...

Nigeria’s maritime sector is showing strong signs of progress, with export volumes rising significantly as recent reforms begin to take effect. According to comments from Frederik Klinke, CEO of APM Terminals Nigeria, export-laden container volumes have surged by an impressive 1,085%, reflecting improved efficiency across the country’s port and logistics...

As logistics, warehousing and port operations across Ghana continue to expand, operators are increasingly seeking equipment that delivers high productivity while reducing emissions, noise and maintenance requirements. Electric material handling solutions are therefore playing an increasingly important role in modern fleet strategies. Paterson Simons highlights the latest electric innovation from...

As ports worldwide continue to focus on decarbonisation, Konecranes E-Hybrid  Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane combines onboard battery power with established grid connection options such as busbar or cable reel systems. This dual approach allows terminals to benefit from electrification while retaining flexibility in environments where power stability may vary. Unlike conventional electric...