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...

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, took part in the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Sports Jamboree, held on 25th February 2023 at the Burma Camp Sports Complex, Accra – Ghana. This was a competitive sporting event exclusive to members of the UKGCC. It was a family-friendly event...

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...

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, recently carried out Forklift Training for the US Embassy in Accra, in February 2023. This training was conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). The Forklift Training covered practical and theory modules. Forklift Theory Training by Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and...

Paterson Simons attended the Manitowoc Middle East, Africa and CIS Dealer Meeting  in Dubai in February 2023. Over 20+ Manitowoc dealers from around the region attended. Paterson Simons presented to fellow MEA dealers on ‘best practice’ at the conference. Thank you Manitowoc for this memorable event!...

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...

The practice of maintenance is as old as industry—for as long as we’ve had machines, we’ve had to maintain and adapt our maintenance activities to match their progress. Today, digitalization is reinventing maintenance practice and standards. Real time insights and data-driven decision making is helping cut costs, improve safety and...

Paterson Simons & Pasico Ghana attended the Investing in African Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town from 6 – 9 February 2023. The Mining Indaba is solely dedicated to the successful capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. Succeeding for over 27 years, the Mining Indaba has a unique...

Increase safety while operating your Konecranes empty container handlers by mounting the Overhead Guard – Safety cage to protect the operator from falling objects. The safety cage structure is mounted all around the cabin, keeping operators safe. Overhead Guard – Safety cage If heavy metal goods or containers fall from...

In the last few years, there have been significant innovations in electric and battery operated heavy lifting machinery. Long-term cost savings and helping customers reduce their carbon footprint are advantages of Konecranes battery-driven and all-electric heavy lifting machinery. The first Konecranes product to get a battery was the Konecranes Gottwald...

With 40 years of experience in designing, developing and making large-capacity electric forklift trucks, Carer Electric Forklifts are a valid alternative to internal combustion (IC) forklifts. Carer focuses on providing green materials handling solutions for applications where diesel or gas powered IC lift trucks were previously the only option, providing...

When Tuas Mega Port is completed in 2040, the complex will be the largest container port on Earth. Tuas is a vision of the future on two fronts. It illustrates how port operators the world over are deploying clever technologies to meet the demand for their services in the face...