Cavotec and ABB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly offer complete shore-to-ship power solutions globally....

Simulators are becoming even more popular as crane OEMs move to offer training with their handling equipment....

Improving controls and drive systems can be a cost-effective way to enhance the efficiency of powerhungry bulk handling equipment....

Electrical drives are the force behind bulk handling facilities but operators are seeking fi t-and-forget solutions as more attention is pai...

ABB has reported that the $29M order it won earlier this year for integrated power and control for site conveyor systems will ensure reliabl...

High throughput grab unloaders serve a specific and relatively small market, focusing more on expansion and new terminal projects than repla...

Power and automation technology group ABB has introduced several new software applications for the marine market that it says will help all ...

Power and automation technology group ABB has been named ‘Best Supplier of the Year 2009’ by South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Indu...

The commodity boom generated a race to increase export capacities and while the peak may have passed, there is still significant demand for ...

Improved hydraulic drive systems are keeping pace with the advances made in electrical drive technology, thus widening the scope for conveyo...

ABB will provide a A$12M medium voltage drive system for an overland coal conveyor at the Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group new terminal....

The decision of Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Stahl (TKS) to construct a €4.5B slab mill in Brazil adjacent to iron ore supplies to feed a new ...

The Alabama State Ports Authority (ASPA) is tendering for a new ship loader for its McDuffie Coal Terminal....

Australia is in the grip of what is predicted to be the worst drought ever, and certainly the harshest since 2002-03. The impact is already ...

Load sway is created with every acceleration and braking process of a crane. This is normally a disadvantage in spotting piece goods, but is...