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Revolutionising Asphalt Production

The advent of cutting-edge technologies and innovative processes is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and performance in asphalt production.

A Leap Towards Cleaner Future

Hengst Filtration has unveiled cutting-edge filtration plant in Bengaluru, pioneering sustainable development in India.

Role of technology in reducing carbon footprint

Road transport accounts for 62 per cent of all the logistics emissions even when almost 75 per cent of the global cargo movement is through ships.

India plans to invest Rs 350 bn by 2047 to build canals

According to Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), India plans to invest Rs 350 billion by 2047 to build a network of waterways across the nation

L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs

L&T Construction Equipment (LTCEL) has dispatched the first batch of 25 special variant wheel loaders that are suitable for operation in harsh terrains – high altitudes and extreme weather conditions to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an organisation engaged in serving strategic requirements of the nation.

L&T ships special construction equipment to BRO for strategic needs

The special wheel loaders operate in temperatures between minus 20 degrees and 50 degrees.

Improving energy efficiency

Asphalt plant manufacturers and operators are understandably placing great emphasis on higher productivity.

First Hitachi-built ZX210LC-6 excavator ships to North America

Hitachi is marking an important milestone since its split from Deere: the shipment of its first ZX210LC-6 excavator built for the North American market.

India to develop world-class mega ports, trans-shipment hubs

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India is aiming to increase the supply chain efficiency and lowering logistics costs to facilitate achieving its well-defined goal of being a $5 trillion economy by 2025.

India to develop world-class mega ports, trans-shipment hubs

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India is aiming to increase the supply chain efficiency and lowering logistics costs to facilitate achieving its well-defined goal of being a $5 trillion economy by 2025.

Siemens acquires FORAN software

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has signed an agreement with Spain-based SENER, a leading multinational company in engineering and technology, to acquire its FORAN software business.

How digitisation can help create robust ecosystem in sea freight management

The shipping and logistic sector worldwide is viewed as a backbone for global trade and commerce which enables industries to deliver the goods and services to the end consumers by facilitating mobility throughout the supply chain.

Repairing at 1000 m: The perils of bridge work

Bridges form an essential part of modern day economic and transportation systems. They can be used to connect islands that can span several kilometres into deep seas, connect stretches of separated lands - as well as joining cities, separated by lakes and rivers.

Hareket handles heaviest load in company’s history

The two vessels, Havila Capella and Havila Castor, have been ordered for the Norwegian Havila Kystruten fleet and will go into service on the coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes.

APM Terminals Pipavav’s board approves Rs 700-cr expansion plan

APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) has announced the approval of Rs 700 crore in coherence to the expansion plan of the company.

Haver & Boecker Niagara guarantees inventory

Haver & Boecker Niagara guarantees customers’ inventory through Make & Hold and Stocking Agreement programs

Government plans to set up 13th major port

The Union Cabinet has given its "in-principle" approval for setting up a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. The total cost of the project will be around Rs 655.45 billion.

Liebherr concrete plant supporting world's largest sea lock project

In order to make Amsterdam accessible for the new generations of ships with even larger dimensions, the largest lock in the world will be built in IJmuiden located at the south of the 27-km long North Sea Canal, which connects Amsterdam with the sea.

Port Infra Needs Facelift

Developing new ports and terminals and the revival of old infrastructure at major ports in the country are expected to open up new opportunities for port equipment companies.

Liebherr concrete plant supporting world?s largest sea lock project

In order to make Amsterdam, one of the most important European ports, accessible for the new generations of ships with even larger dimensions, the largest lock in the world will be built in IJmuiden located at the south of the 27-km long North Sea Canal, which connects Amsterdam with the sea.

Govt to set up 13th major port

The Union Cabinet has given its ?in-principle? approval for setting up a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. The total cost of the project will be around Rs 655.45 billion.

Containerisation to boost Indian logistics

Seamlessly integrating the vast network of railways, highways, airports and waterways, India is gearing up to strategically position itself as a global containerised cargo destination.

DECHOW auctions off premium accessories

Starting now, the experts at DECHOW Auctions based in Hamburg have been entrusted with the sale of mobile equipment from SHW Casting Technologies GmbH.

Gaining Momentum

Ports sector in India is gaining momentum with steadily growing cargo traffic and the expansions progressing at various ports. Development of new ports add to this momentum. Port equipment players are looking at this trend positively.

EZ Lift suspended platforms

Bricking Solutions, a full solution provider of refractory installation equipment, offers its EZ lift suspended platforms for improved safety and efficiency during servicing and relining of vertical vessels.

PSA BMCT starts second regular service with Hapag-Lloyd vessel call

PSA?s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) continued on its growth path with the arrival of Hapag-Lloyd?s ?Express Rome? at the terminal, marking BMCT?s second weekly service call and its first direct Europe service.

Safeguarding equipment from wear and tear

Effective and efficient filtration is essential to protect equipment from contamination of various mediums: air, fuel, hydraulic oil, lubricants, water and others. Ingress of contaminants within the medium can cause excessive wear, eventually leading to equipment breakdown.

Container Handling: Future?s Bright

Genie Boosts Indian Navy?s Capabilities

For the first time, the Indian Navy is using big booms from Genie for repair and maintenance. The Indian Navy has been developing a ?blue-water navy? where its maritime force

Conmat bags BAI award

Governor of Maharashtra C V Rao presented KYB-Conmat with Sarvottam Manufacturer of Concrete Batching Plant in India in ?Indian Construction Industry Award - 2015? at Builders Association of India 75th Jubilee day function held in Mumbai

Working Hard at India?s Deepest Port

A fleet of 15 SDLG wheel loaders is working at Gangavaram Port in Andhra Pradesh, delivering reliability and productivity, backed by on-time service and support. Gangavaram Port is the deepest port in India with a draft of 20.2 m.

Seminar to promote arc welding technology in India

Panasonic Welding Systems in association with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

At Indian Shipbuilding Yard

Two 200 EC-H 10 FR.tronic tower cranes are being used in Lavgan Dockyard ship repair yard on the west coast of India. Both cranes are mounted on rail-going portals. These cranes feature special maritime equipment.

The welding market is expected to reach Rs.16,750 cr by 2019-20

In the welding sector, the number of available skilled and trained workers is much less than the need. We are trying to concentrate on training and skill development so that we have more skilled and trained workers readily available, which will increase the productivity, says R Srinivasan, Vice President, The Indian Institute of Welding. Excerpts from the interview...

A Great Leap Forward

Conmat joins hands with Kayaba Corporation, Japan, a market leader in transit mixers with 85 per cent of market share, to serve their wide client base with enhanced technology and better quality products. Conmat System has successfully generated a good reputation in the market since the past five years