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...

Royal Terberg Group continues to see sustained global demand for its terminal tractors, with recent deliveries strengthening port operations across Central America, Europe and Asia. In El Salvador, Unión Portuaria del Pacífico (UPdP) is expanding its fleet with 40 Terberg terminal tractors to support operations at the ports of Acajutla and...

Paterson Simons has successfully conducted a Konecranes Lift trucks technical training programme for engineers from Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority and our subsidiary Pasico Ghana, in collaboration with Konecranes. The training took place in October 2025 in Markaryd, Sweden, and was delivered in two groups of nine participants each. The...

Terberg Special Vehicles has received an order from Marsa Maroc for 106 electric terminal tractors, marking the largest single order for Terberg EV terminal tractors to date. The order provides further evidence of strong momentum across Africa towards port electrification, as operators invest in lower-emission, future-ready terminal equipment. The machines will...

Ahmed Fekry from Paterson Simons recently attended an action-filled technical visit to the Stinis factory in Johor, Malaysia (27 Oct – 7 Nov), where he spent two weeks diving deep into the latest Stinis technology, upgrades and production techniques. A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO STINIS ENGINEERING Ahmed had the chance to move across the entire operation –...

Maintaining a clear view behind a lift truck when reversing is essential for safe, efficient operations. The Konecranes Reverse Camera Kit is designed to eliminate blind spots, giving operators greater confidence when manoeuvring large or heavy loads. Advanced features for safer operations The system provides a wide 120° field of...