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WEST AFRICA’S PORT EXPANSION WAVE CREATES NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR

West Africa’s port expansion wave creates new opportunities for the maritime sector

More than US$27 billion in port infrastructure investment is helping to transform ports across West and Central Africa, with major developments aimed at increasing capacity, improving efficiency and supporting future trade growth.
July 2026
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FRANNA HIGHLIGHTS MENTAL-HEALTH AWARENESS WITH BEYOND BLUE MAC 25

Franna highlights mental health awareness with Beyond Blue MAC 25

Franna teams across Australia recently came together with colleagues from Genie and Terex Jaques for a special nationwide BBQ fundraiser in support of Beyond Blue and the crucial mental-health services they provide.
December 2025
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150 YEARS STRONG – CELEBRATING THE AUTONOMOUS PORT OF DOUALA, THE PORT THAT MOVES 95% OF CAMEROON’S TRADE!

150 years strong – celebrating the Autonomous Port of Douala, the port that moves 95% of Cameroon’s trade!

Paterson Simons proudly joins the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Autonomous Port of Douala, the beating heart of Cameroon’s maritime trade and a lifeline for landlocked neighbours across Central Africa.
December 2025
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CELEBRATING A DEFINING MILESTONE – CONGRATULATIONS TO MPS GHANA ON THE GRAND COMMISSIONING OF THE COMPLETED PHASES 1 & 2 OF THE TEMA PORT EXPANSION PROJECT (MPS TERMINAL 3 OF TEMA PORT)!

Celebrating a defining milestone – congratulations to MPS Ghana on the grand commissioning of the completed phases 1 & 2 of the Tema Port expansion project (MPS Terminal 3 of Tema Port)!

Paterson Simons extends its warmest congratulations to Meridian Port Services Ltd. (MPS Ghana)on the successful Grand Commissioning of the completed Phases 1 & 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project (MPS Terminal 3 of Tema Port).
November 2025
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KEMPOWER FOR THE TOP SPOT IN MONTA’S Q1 2025 DC CHARGER RANKINGS!

Congratulations to Kempower for the top spot in Monta’s Q1 2025 DC charger rankings!

Monta, the Danish smart EV charging software platform, has published its 2025 ranking of the most reliable and high-performing EV chargers. This data-driven evaluation offers meaningful insights for hardware manufacturers, charge point operators (CPOs), and policymakers, helping to shape industry standards and expectations.
August 2025
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POWERING PROGRESS: FLEXIBLE PATHWAYS TO ZERO EMISSIONS IN BREAKBULK AND PROJECT CARGO

Powering progress: flexible pathways to zero emissions in breakbulk and project cargo

The road to zero tailpipe emissions looks different for every terminal operator. With Konecranes, you can move toward electrification at a pace that suits your operations, thanks to a wide range of power options across its port equipment portfolio.
July 2025
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WHITEPAPER: THE FUTURE OF THE PORT INDUSTRY IS ELECTRIC

Whitepaper: the future of the port industry is electric

The drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – spurred by regulations from the United Nations, European Union, and U.S. environmental legislation – has accelerated the global shift towards electric transportation over the past decade. Konecranes is firmly committed to making fully electric versions of its entire product portfolio available by 2026.
July 2025
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MARITIME WARNING: GPS SPOOFING AND JAMMING POSE REAL-WORLD DANGERS

Maritime warning: GPS spoofing and jamming pose real-world dangers

Container terminal operators should take note of increasing global concern surrounding the security of GPS as a Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) system.
July 2025
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MSC DILETTA DOCKS IN LOMÉ AFTER CALLING AT TEMA, GHANA: A MILESTONE FOR WEST AFRICAN PORTS

MSC Diletta docks in Lomé after calling at Tema, Ghana: a milestone for West African ports

The port of Lomé marked a historic moment on 24 April as it welcomed the MSC Diletta – the largest container ship ever to dock in Togo or anywhere along the West African coast.
May 2025
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NEWMONT'S VALUE IN MINING HIGHLIGHTED IN ENDEAVOUR MAGAZINE

Newmont’s value in mining highlighted in Endeavour magazine

We are pleased to share that Newmont, one of the world’s leading gold producers, is featured in Endeavour Magazine. The article offers an insightful look into Newmont’s operations and ongoing commitment to excellence in Ghana and beyond.
May 2025
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STINIS: A LEGACY OF INNOVATION AND FAMILY IN LIFTING EQUIPMENT SINCE 1830!

Stinis: a legacy of innovation and family in lifting equipment since 1830!

Founded in 1830 by Arie Stinis in Krimpen aan de Lek, the Netherlands, Stinis began as a humble blacksmith shop crafting horseshoes and skates for the local community.
May 2025
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CONGRATULATIONS KONECRANES FOR PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN PORT AUTOMATION – FIRST-EVER GLOBAL ORDER FOR A PURELY BATTERY-POWERED RTG CRANE SECURED!

Congratulations Konecranes for pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in port automation – first-ever global order for a purely battery-powered RTG crane secured!

Konecraneshas reached a major milestone in sustainable port operations by securing its first-ever global order for a fully battery-driven Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane. The order was placed by long-standing customer GCT Global Container Terminals in Canada, marking a significant step forward in eco-efficient container handling.
May 2025
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