All-electric RTGs hit the USA

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The United States now has four terminals running or installing electrically-powered RTGs and more look set to follow....

Electrifying times for RTGs

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More RTG operators in the Asia Pacific region are converting to mains power, in order to cut diesel fuel costs and reduce local emissions....

Reeling under pressure in a weak market

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Cable manufacturers and cable management system suppliers are bracing themselves for what could be a particularly difficult period in the ma...

Crane power systems on a surge

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The market for mobile electrification systems is diversifying considerably and more operators are willing to try new systems and some are pr...

Playing the power game by new rules

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Monospiral reels are still the preferred solution for the crane mains power reel, but some manufacturers say it is time to consider alternat...

Guaranteeing a powerful performance

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More crane operators are willing to try alternatives to festoons for trolley power systems, but for others warranty is the key, irrespective...

Reeling in the orders

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Following another record year for container crane orders (WorldCargo News, July 2001, p32), it comes as no surprise that component suppliers...