Spreader maker Bromma, part of Cargotec through Kalmar, reports that terminals in many areas of the world are continuing, despite the recession, to invest in spreader fleet upgrades and many are specifying all-electric spreaders for the twin-lift portion of their fleet, continuing the long-term trend of moving from hydraulic to all-electric spreaders in singlelift yard crane operations.
Although some major projects have been postponed, says Bromma, over the past year major “Greenline” all-electric upgrades have been ongoing in most regions....
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