CELEBRATING SAFETY EXCELLENCE: OVER 5000 RISK ASSESSMENTS CONDUCTED ACROSS WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA
Covering operations across West and Central Africa, these 5,200 risk assessments – conducted over the past two years in Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, and Nigeria – demonstrate our team’s exceptional commitment to identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks in diverse and often challenging environments. The heat map image above highlights both the geographic spread and intensity of these assessments, showcasing our proactive approach to ensuring safe operations across the region.
As an ISO14001 accredited business, this milestone further underscores the Paterson Simons Group’s unwavering commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.
PATERSON SIMONS WELCOMES KATHERINE COLLINS TO THE LOGISTICS TEAM!
Based at our UK head office in Brighton, Katherine is a key addition to our dynamic and fast-paced Logistics team. In her role, she supports the coordination of shipments and logistics operations across the group, helping ensure the smooth and timely delivery of parts and equipment to customers.
In the short time since joining, Katherine has already made a noticeable impact through her proactive approach, attention to detail, and strong work ethic. Her contributions have been felt across the team, and we are lucky to have her on board!
We’re delighted to welcome Katherine to the PSAL family and look forward to all she will continue to bring to the team.
Welcome to PSAL, Katherine!
EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR HYDRAULIC OIL WITH THE KONECRANES HYDRAULIC LONG-LIFE FILTER
That means significantly less oil waste, reduced environmental impact, fewer maintenance stops, and lower operating costs!
Wondering when it’s time to change the oil?
By upgrading to TRUCONNECT® Premium+, you can monitor the condition of your hydraulic oil in real time and replace it only when necessary, maximising efficiency and minimising downtime.
The Long-Life Filter can be retrofitted to any Konecranes forklift, container handler, or reach stacker.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KEMPOWER FOR THE TOP SPOT IN MONTA’S Q1 2025 DC CHARGER RANKINGS!
Based on tens of thousands of live charging sessions conducted between 1 January and 31 March 2025 – primarily across Europe – the ranking aims to establish shared performance benchmarks grounded in real-world usage.
Key Highlights
- The report assesses the top 50 AC and top 10 DC charger models.
- The Monta Performance Score is based on three key metrics: charge success rate, uptime rate, and user satisfaction.
- Siemens’ SiCharge CC AC22 claimed the top position among AC chargers.
- Kempower’s C-Series was named the leading DC fast charger.
- The findings provide a rare, transparent benchmark for operational reliability, energy delivery, and user experience.
At Paterson Simons we’re proud to represent a brand like Kempower that consistently delivers top-tier results! Kempower designs and manufactures advanced DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles and machinery. Driven by a passion for e-mobility and a deep understanding of the charging ecosystem, Kempower combines technical expertise with a practical, hands-on approach.
Kempower supports a broad range of transportation sectors, including personal vehicles, commercial fleets, marine applications, motorsports, and heavy-duty industries such as mining:
· DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles and machines
· Quality engineering and user-focused design and is committed to reshaping the container port landscape
· Retrofit & upgrades available
Get in touch to see how the Kempower C-Series can elevate your EV infrastructure.
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This article originally appeared on https://theevreport.com/monta-ranks-top-ev-chargers
Imagery: Kempower
POWERING PROGRESS: FLEXIBLE PATHWAYS TO ZERO EMISSIONS IN BREAKBULK AND PROJECT CARGO
While electrification is the clear direction for ports globally, breakbulk and project cargo operators often face unique challenges. Some are ready to transition to fully electric equipment, while others need a step-by-step approach that accommodates practical constraints.
Konecranes addresses this reality with flexible power solutions across its lift trucks, mobile harbour cranes, and other equipment. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, the company partners with customers to understand their needs and offer tailored options – making lower-emission operations more achievable, regardless of the starting point.
Versatile Power Options for Mobile Harbour Cranes
For more than 70 years, Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Cranes have supported terminal operations worldwide. The latest Generation 6 models offer a modular drive concept with options including onboard hybrid systems, external power supplies, or fully electric drives that integrate shore power and lithium-ion battery technology.
Operators with stable grid access are seeing real emission reductions. A prime example is Eimskip, the Icelandic maritime logistics provider, which now operates 11 Konecranes Gottwald cranes. Most of the fleet runs on electricity, and the investment in external power supplies paid for itself within just three years.
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This article originally appeared on zone.konecranes.com
PATERSON SIMONS WELCOMES LANA LUQMAN TO THE PARTS TEAM!
We’re excited to welcome Lana Luqman, who has recently joined Paterson Simons as a Parts Co-ordinator.
Lana will be based at our UK head office in Brighton and becomes one of the newest members of our energetic and fast-moving Parts Team.
In her role, Lana will play a key part in supporting essential parts operations across the group — helping to ensure seamless coordination and top-tier service for both our customers and internal teams.
Welcome aboard, Lana!
PATERSON SIMONS WELCOMES ISABEL SPAVINS TO THE PARTS TEAM
Based at our UK head office in Brighton, Isabel is a fantastic new addition to our dynamic and fast-moving Parts Team.
In her role, Isabel will be offering invaluable Customer Service to several Key Accounts and operational support across the group, ensuring efficient coordination and smooth service delivery to both our customers and internal teams.
We’re thrilled to have Isabel on board and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make at Paterson Simons.
Welcome to PSAL, Isabel!
DID YOU KNOW THAT WEST AFRICA’S REMARKABLE GOLD ABUNDANCE IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN ITS ANCIENT GEOLOGICAL HISTORY?
Gold has been a defining element in West Africa’s development for centuries. It supported the emergence of influential empires, shaped trans-Saharan trade networks, and continues to play a significant role in the region’s contemporary economies. Its presence offers a lens through which to understand both the historical and ongoing dynamics of West Africa.
The golden legacy of West Africa is no accident. Beneath its soil lies the West African Craton – a remarkably stable geological formation over two billion years old. Within this craton sits the Man Shield, stretching across countries like Ghana, Mali, and Burkina Faso. It’s here that the Birimian rocks, born from ancient volcanic arcs and transformed during the Eburnean orogeny, created the ideal conditions for gold mineralisation.
In medieval times, this natural wealth gave rise to the empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, whose influence spanned trade, culture, and scholarship. Gold, carried across the trans-Saharan trade routes, was exchanged for salt and other commodities, linking West Africa to the Mediterranean world. Cities like Timbuktu and Djenné became renowned centres of commerce and learning.
Today, the story continues. Ghana – nicknamed the “Gold Coast” – and Mali remain leading gold producers in Africa, with major mining operations and artisanal activities alike. Companies such as AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields Ltd. maintain a strong presence, particularly in Ghana’s Ashanti and Western regions.
Yet while gold continues to bring economic opportunity, it also raises pressing questions around sustainability, equity, and governance. Exploring the geological roots and historical context of West Africa’s gold wealth offers valuable insight into its enduring impact on the region and the world.
This article & imagery originally appeared on https://theconversation.com/
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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. Under its Ecolifting™ initiative, Konecranes helps customers take systematic steps towards reducing CO2 emissions per container move. Central to this effort is the broader use of (renewable) electricity over fossil fuels, both in Konecranes’ own operations and in powering the lifting equipment it produces.
Yet, the journey to electrification requires practical, phased progress. Transitioning to electric equipment often entails infrastructure upgrades and higher upfront investments, balanced by long-term gains in efficiency and significant reductions in emissions. Today, eco-efficient solutions already represent 60% of Konecranes’ sales, reinforcing the company’s support for the industry’s environmental targets and alignment with global climate commitments such as the Paris Agreement.
As electricity demand continues to rise, pressure on the power grid is increasing, sometimes outpacing infrastructure capacity. This challenge underscores the value of strategies such as peak shaving to manage and optimise electricity consumption during periods of high demand. Replacing fossil fuel-powered port equipment with electric alternatives offers a tangible path to reducing greenhouse gas emissions—particularly as rapid technological advances continue to enhance the viability and efficiency of electric solutions.
BloombergNEF forecasts that electric vehicles will account for 30% of global new car sales by 2030, underscoring the broader shift towards electrification across transport and industry. Anticipating the growing demands from port authorities and governments for more sustainable operations, Konecranes was an early adopter of battery-electric drive systems for large fleets operating in active terminal environments. This technology is now successfully in use at several major international container terminals.
Read the full Whitepaper from zone.konecranes.com here
This Whitepaper originally appeared on zone.konecranes.com