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...

Paterson Simons is proud and happy about our journey & accomplishments reached at Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) over the past 8 years, particularly our investment in local talent, training, and development. ‘We are immensely grateful to our staff for their unwavering dedication and hard work over the past 8 years. Their...

In March 2023, The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) moved a step closer to realizing its vision of becoming the gateway to East Nigeria and beyond as it commissioned 16 brand new terminal trucks to boost efficiency and cargo handling operations at Onne Port, Rivers State. The additional container handling...

Crane operators need to exercise caution whenever operating Rough Terrain cranes on uneven surfaces. See below the new guidelines from Manitowoc for owners and operators of Grove Rough Terrain Cranes on traveling on slopes. Travel on slopes is permitted if the following conditions are met: GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Travel must...

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, recently carried out practical and theory training for a major mining group in West Africa.  This training was conducted through Pasico’s Certification, Inspection and Training Division (CIT). We will be conducting various operator training ranging from Rigger, Mobile Crane, Scaffold, Working at...

Paterson Simons was established in the 1850s. One of the founders, William Ker, developed a close personal relationship with the Temenggong of Johore and was entrusted with managing his finances in 1853. This relationship granted Ker and his partners, William Paterson and Henry Minchin Simons, special business privileges. The company...

Ever wished you had eyes in the back when reversing? The Konecranes reverse camera kit can be positioned anywhere to prevent blind spots, helping your drivers move large tonnages in a safe and efficient way! The camera combines a wide field of view with excellent image quality for reliable guidance....

For as long as we’ve had heavy machinery, we’ve had daily and periodic inspections to make sure they’re in working order and safe to operate. In many markets, it is a legal requirement. And with good reason—inspections are critical to safety, maintenance efficiency, pre-emptive troubleshooting, managing costs, and optimizing the...

From all of us at Paterson Simons, we wish all our customers and partners a very happy Easter.    ...

Paterson Simons has had a full-time presence at Lome Container Terminal (LCT) for the last 8 years. Our contract at LCT officially began on the 1st of February 2015, we set up a full team at LCT in a few short weeks. We currently have a team of 104 strong...

Pasico Ghana, a subsidiary company of Paterson Simons, took part in the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Sports Jamboree, held on 25th February 2023 at the Burma Camp Sports Complex, Accra – Ghana. This was a competitive sporting event exclusive to members of the UKGCC. It was a family-friendly event...

Paterson Simons Service Manager Messan Guedou recently visited Europe to shadow an experienced Konecranes engineering team building a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) ordered by ICTSI for their operations at Matadi Gateway Terminal. He arrived in time to witness the boom assembly, fitting of boom to the crane, process...