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...

Paterson Simons is pleased to announce the release of our updated Lifting Gear Catalogue, providing customers across West and Central Africa with a comprehensive guide to a wide range of lifting and rigging equipment available through our partnership with Lifting Gear UK. The catalogue brings together an extensive selection of products designed to support lifting operations...

Paterson Simons Nigeria’s Ridwan Adeniyi has been recognised as the Group Safety Champion for Quarter 1 2026 in recognition of his outstanding commitment to workplace safety and his consistent dedication to maintaining the highest safety standards across all aspects of his work. Ridwan has demonstrated exceptional diligence through the completion...

Pasico Ghana, Paterson Simons subsidiary, recently attended the West African Mining & Power Expo (WAMPEX) 2026, held from 3–5 June at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Recognised as one of West Africa’s leading mining and power industry events, WAMPEX brings together mining companies, equipment suppliers, technology...

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,...

Engineers from Pasico Ghana (our subsidiary) and Mobicrane recently completed GMK2.1 and Introduction to GMK3.1 training, held during Weeks 18 and 19 at the Pasico office and Mobicrane yard in Ghana. The combined theory and practical training provided participants with an initial overview of Grove GMK crane types and the...

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...

Paterson Simons is pleased to welcome Louis Cook to the business. Based at our UK head office in Brighton and reporting to Logistics Manager Betty Leelah, Louis joins the busy and fast-paced Logistics Team, where he will support the coordination of shipments and logistics operations across the group. Louis is highly responsive, works quickly when...

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...

Smooth and reliable boom operation is essential for safe and efficient lifting. Correct lubrication not only helps maintain crane performance but also supports stability, reduces wear and protects the long-term value of your equipment. Following the manufacturer’s lubrication recommendations is critical. Every crane model has specific greasing intervals, and selecting...

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...