Pacific region is surging. In South-East Asia, Indonesia is leading the charge with key investments targeting electric ...

Not all loads are best lifted by hooks. There are almost as many below-the-hook lifting attachments as there are types of load. Indeed, as Julian Champkin discovers, there are dozens of ways just to ...

A look at the latest in lifting attachments Not every load can be hung from a hook – frequently, some kind of special attachment is needed. Julian Champkin reports.

How ports are using technology to boost efficiency Implementing technology can increase the capacity and efficiency of a port – for example, through optimising loading or unloading cargo operations ...

Starting with nuclear energy in the UK, Tony Rock reports on how overhead cranes around the world are being used in power applications.

Ports invest in post-Panamax shipping The expansion of the Panama Canal to accommodate larger ocean-going vessels was completed in 2016. Since then, ports continue to invest in shoreside ...

Container terminals and the age of automation Faced with larger vessels and greater volumes, container terminals are racing to automate. Julian Champkin reports.

Vacuum lifting is not only for small light objects, but concrete prefabricated units, big machines that need delicate handling, porous sacks and carboard boxes, pallets of shrink-wrapped tins: with ...

AI in control In his March budget speech UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced £900m backing for new super-computer facility to help the UK’s artificial intelligence industry. Julian Champkin ...

Brakes are in integral part of hoists systems. Adrian Greeman analyses the developments taking place with this component.

US lifting solutions business The Caldwell Group has unveiled a new online tool where channel partners can access pricing and availability information online.

How to be safe when using hoists Hoists and hoisting operations have become safer over the years, but accidents still happen and sometimes they can be very serious indeed. Julian Champkin reports.