Author Archives: Maarten Zijlmans

Raimondi Cranes signs with Italian GP3 Champion Kevin Ceccon

Kevin Ceccon, GP3 Series Italian driver sponsored by Raimondi Cranes dazzled fans in England after an artistic performance in Silverstone Race. The Italian champion, which was already sponsored by the 150-year old crane manufacturer, sealed the deal this weekend with the Italian company and it is now its brand ambassador. “I am very happy but […]

Terex Port Solutions delivers Model 7 crane to Porto di Carrara

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) continues to gain ground in the Italian market. Porto di Carrara S.p.A. (Marina di Carrara) purchased a diesel-electric Terex® Gottwald Model 7 mobile harbour crane in the G HMK 7608 variant which was delivered in June 2015. This new crane is operating as part of an overall fleet of 11 Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes […]

TPS will supply 20 Terex straddle carriers to port Newark (USA)

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order from Port Newark Container Terminal LLC (PNCT), Newark, New Jersey, a 50/50 joint-venture between Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), for 20 new Terex® straddle carriers. The equipment will be in service by the end of July 2015, increasing the total number of Terex machines delivered […]

Strategic alliance for Magna Tyres and wholesaler Reifen Müller

Magna Tyres Group and tyre wholesaler Reifen Müller are very proud to announce the establishment of their strategic relationship, from June 2015. This agreement is an important step towards further introduction and continuation of “Magna” as well-known OTR tyre brand in Germany. Magna Tyres has found the ideal partner in Reifen Müller to further expand […]

Updates from Terex Port Solutions at TOC Europe 2015

New-generation lift truck family, eco-friendly handling and holistic automation solutions in focus. The first two machines of the new-generation Terex lift truck family, state-of-the-art technology for eco-friendly container handling and innovative terminal automation solutions are the focus for Terex Port Solutions (TPS) at TOC Europe 2015. On booth B20, visitors have the opportunity to gain […]

500-ton Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 for Hüffermann Krandienst

Hüffermann Krandienst GmbH took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane in May. The 500-ton machine represents a major expansion upwards into a higher load capacity range for the fleet of the north German company. The new crane was ordered with a complete set of equipment to make it suitable for a very wide […]

Liebherr mobile cranes launch 100-ton motor ship into water

The “Seegold” is a new motor ship for shuttle services on Lake Constance. In May two Liebherr mobile cranes have launched the 100-ton ship’s hull into the water. Tight spaces and the low capacity of the quay in Friedrichshafen made the lift a challenge. In use were an LTM 1350-6.1 from the Wiesbauer company, and […]

ALE has installed 700 ton Marquardt Bridge

ALE has installed Marquardt Bridge, situated near Berlin, Germany, in at the end of April 2015. The new bridge, which is a 700t bow, was replacing an old bridge. The global heavylifting specialists were contracted to install the arc bridge measuring 100m long, 15m wide and 18m high across the Marquardt River. The execution of […]

New milestone reached in optara project

Aertssen Kranen and ALE have installed the main fractionator at the Total Refinery in Antwerp, reaching a new milestone for the Optara project. The joint venture is a cooperation between Aertssen Kranen, market leader for lifting activities with mobile cranes, and ALE, worldwide heavy transportation specialists. The project is part of Total’s € 1 billion […]

Upgrade for Liebherr LR 1750/2 offers increased load capacities

Liebherr has modified its LR 1750 crawler crane with the upgraded 750-ton LR 1750/2 model now available. By strengthening the main boom and adjusting the derrick system the crane’s load capacity has been increased in some areas by up to 30%.  Boom The adjustment of the derrick system includes an extension of the derrick boom by […]