The Paterson Simons team expertly offloaded 2 x Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes (MHCs) at International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) Onne, Nigeria. Onne Multipurpose Terminal handles containerised, oil and gas, and various other cargo types. As the first terminal of call at Onne Port Complex, located in the Oil and Gas Free...

Globally, the port industry emits 10-15 MtCO2e annually – equivalent to the total emissions of Slovenia. With the International Maritime Organization (IMO) aiming for a 20-30% reduction in shipping emissions by 2030 and a 70-80% reduction by 2040, port electrification is becoming inevitable. The successful transition to electric power in...

Paterson Simons has a longstanding relationship with APM Terminals West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) having handled the commissioning and offloading of various world class cargo handling equipment. Our collaboration over the years has built a strong partnership founded on trust and efficiency. We have consistently delivered high-quality service, ensuring the...

Paterson Simons recently completed successful theoretical and practical training, conducted in French, along with the commissioning and offloading of four new Konecranes 16WA RTGs at Benin Terminal S.A. in Cotonou. Our engineers from Paterson Simons in Togo, together with Konecranes engineers, managed the offloading process of the four new Konecranes 16WA RTGs. The French theoretical...

Paterson Simons has a long history with the equipment in the Régie du Terminal à Conteneurs (RTC S.A) terminal, having provided commissioning and offloading of Konecranes equipment since 2021. In 2022, a Support & Maintenance contract was agreed. Over the years, our collaboration has fostered a robust partnership characterised by mutual trust...

DP World’s Callao terminal in Peru has successfully integrated a fleet of 20 electric Terberg Terminal Tractors into its daily operations. These Terbergs, with a 236 kWh battery capacity, are now running 15-20 hours each day, marking a significant milestone in terminal logistics. The initial units began operations in mid-February...

Enhance the longevity of your tyres with the Konecranes Tire Saver solution by increasing your truck’s turning radius, ideal if you don’t require frequent tight-space maneuvering. With a single kit, you can boost productivity, reduce rubber waste, and extend tyre replacement intervals, resulting in lower costs! Longer Tyre Life –...

Paterson Simons specialises in the delivery and commissioning of Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes ensuring seamless integration into port and terminal operations across West & Central Africa. Our meticulous port solutions process encompasses offloading, commissioning, testing, and endurance testing, each stage designed to meet rigorous safety and performance standards. By...

Extend the lifetime of your hydraulic oil with the Konecranes Hydraulic Long-Life filter!   Cost Savings This innovative filter allows you to extend the life of your hydraulic oil up to 12,000 working hours—nearly three times longer than traditional filters. This means significantly less oil waste, reduced environmental impact, minimized...

Paterson Simons proudly supports National Forklift Safety Day, which is observed annually  in the UK and USA on the second Tuesday in June, falling on 11 June this year. Organised by the Industrial Truck Association, this initiative brings attention to a critical safety issue within the industrial sector: the significant...

We are among the first couple of Konecranes Lift Truck dealers who have now adopted the use of Konecranes Remote Access, enabling communication with the Master Display unit (MD4) in Konecranes Lifttrucks machines. This innovative remote access capability allows us to remotely update the program of Konecranes Liftrucks machines from...

Paterson Simons recently facilitated the installation of Trelleborg Cylindrical Fenders & Bollards at a port customer in Ghana. The scope of this project encompassed several tasks including fixing anchor bolts into concrete for the anchor plates, fitting the chain system and support bars, and placing the cylindrical fenders. Additionally, the...