Proven lifting technology. An all-new digital control system. A modular platform built for easier servicing and future upgrades! Konecranes Generation D brings these advances together in a redesigned lift truck range built for demanding industrial operations. Diesel and electric reach stackers lead the rollout. Digital controls built for safer operation...

ArcelorMittal is strengthening its iron ore processing capabilities in Liberia through a major expansion of its mining, rail and port infrastructure, supporting the production of higher-grade, higher-value iron ore products. At the heart of the expansion is a new concentrator at Tokadeh in Nimba County. The facility is designed to process lower-grade iron...

Get your fleet ready for its next service by having the right parts and tools on hand! Konecranes is offering additional discounts on selected genuine spare parts and professional service tools until the end of December 2026. From spreader service boxes to tyres and rims, these three offers can help...

Konecranes’ all-electric crane technology is helping Katoen Natie advance the electrification of its port operations, with two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbour cranes officially inaugurated at Quay 1227 in Antwerp on 15 October 2026. The investment demonstrates how electric equipment can support demanding cargo-handling operations while eliminating local tailpipe emissions....

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...

We are pleased to welcome Archie Lyne to Paterson Simons as Group Sales – Port Solutions, supporting our customers in the ports and terminals sector across West and Central Africa. Archie will manage and develop a portfolio of key accounts while supporting the Group’s strategy for the sector. CONNECTING CUSTOMERS...

Welcome to our Meet the Team series! Today we head to Grangemouth, Scotland – the Group’s Service & Warranty office and home to colleagues supporting technical services, warranty, parts and data analysis across the business. From helping engineers resolve technical issues to following up warranty claims, the commercial side of...

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...

Paterson Simons recently attended a Franna dealer training programme and factory visit in India, further strengthening the company’s expertise in Franna pick-and-carry crane solutions for the West and Central African market. Representing Paterson Simons, Group Business Development Manager James Heels and Plant Sales Manager Mark Chiocca participated in a series...

The purchase price of a spreader is only one part of its cost to a terminal. In an interview with WorldCargo News, Stinis marketing manager Rick van Reenen explains why operators should also consider reliability, maintenance, availability and service support when evaluating a spreader. A spreader that needs frequent repairs...

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution encouraging the use of map projections that more accurately represent the relative size of Africa and the world’s other continents. Adopted on 4 September 2026, the “Correct the Map” resolution addresses the distortions created by the traditional Mercator projection, which...