Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), the container terminal operation of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has unveiled new investments which it says will advance terminal efficiency and provide easier access to the Port of Matadi. The latest investments involve an order from MGT to...

Paterson Simons recently carried out technical Grove Rough Terrain (GRT) & All Terrain Cranes (GMK) training for a large mining company in Mauritania. The comprehensive technical training included maintenance procedures, electronic diagrams, and a GRT test. These instructive sessions were held in Niella. Our thanks to trainers Mirco and Matteo....

Paterson Simons recently commissioned & delivered a Konecranes SMV25-1200C Forklift, on behalf of Konecranes, to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission In Mali (MINUSMA), in Bamako. MINUSMA is a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali. The Konecranes SMV25-1200C  Forklift will be used for project cargo handling. Konecranes range of...

In their first face to face worldwide dealer event since 2019 Konecranes took the opportunity to update their dealers on the latest strategies to improve the current supply chain shortages affecting both machine and parts deliveries. Konecranes also shared their development plans for the electrification of their range – and...

Do you know when to change your hydraulic oil? With Konecranes TRUCONNECT Premium+ (which can be retrofitted) your hydraulic oil will last up to 3 or more times longer. Here’s how: – yourKONECRANES.com uses color-coded KPIs with a traffic light system. – Rather than change oil at intervals recommended by...

Konecranes has recently introduced an exciting technical development in their lift trucks range. Not all containers are fully loaded when stuffed for transit or completely emptied when they reach their destination. So Konecranes has introduced the SMV 128 TC6 reach stacker for semi-laden and empty containers that can handle up to 12...

Our training for a major mining group in West Africa continues. This training is conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). Pasico Ghana is a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons. We will be conducting various operator training ranging from Rigger, Mobile Crane, Scaffold, Working at Height, Confined Space,...

We’re excited to announce that Manitowoc have this week released details of two Tier 3 engine cranes that are available for immediate purchase – the GRT8100 (100 Metric Tonne Nominal Capacity) and the GRT8120 (120 Metric Tonne Nominal Capacity). We are expecting a strong demand for these two cranes given...

Terberg, market leader in terminal tractors and Fernride, a vanguard in autonomous trucking  announced their collaboration to develop an automated terminal tractor CE certified for commercial production. This solution offers both teleoperated and autonomous driving capabilities to ensure a smooth and gradual transition to full autonomy with human-in-the-loop. Paterson Simons...

We’re happy to introduce Mohamed Suliman and Betty Leelah, who have recently joined Paterson Simons. Both Betty and Mohamed are based in our UK head office in Brighton, UK. Betty Leelah joined the Logistics Department in January 2023 as the new Logistics Manager. Betty has considerable experience working in international...

Isaac has worked at Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, for 5 years. Initially hired as a translator proficient in French and English, he provided valuable language support during Grove training sessions organized for customers in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Cote d’Ivoire. In early 2018, Isaac took on...

When visibility is low, the Konecranes Reverse Warning System can help prevent accidents by making the driver aware of obstacles in the lift truck’s path. The ultrasonic obstacle detection system automatically senses objects, yard staff and other machines, and provides the driver with visual and acoustic alarm signals in the...