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HUISMAN ENTERS PORT & LOGISTICS MARKET WITH ORDER FOR AUTOMATED STACKING CRANES
its entry into the port & logistics market after receiving an order from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) for a series of Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) for efficient handling and buffering of containers. The ASCs feature a fully automated
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process for handling and buffering containers, providing a reliable solution for enhanced operational efficiency, required for 24/7 operational time. Huisman divides the manufacturing
process between two of its European facilities, with all welding and pre-assembly taking place in the Czech Republic and final assembly in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Commissioning and testing will take place at the ECT Delta terminal at the Maasvlakte, in the Port of Rotterdam,
utch company Huisman, which designs, produces and maintains heavy construction equipment, has announced
the Netherlands. Huisman’s proximity to this location offers a logistical and sustainable advantage. “We are very grateful to ECT for this
contract which has led to our entry the port & logistics sector. Four million non-stop handling cycles over 30 years demand high-quality equipment. Huisman’s dedication to quality and reliability aligns seamlessly with the standards of ECT. With our proven track record in offshore cranes, we bring almost a century of knowledge to this industry. We are pleased to manufacture these cranes at our European facilities, and we have full confidence in our ability to ensure the successful delivery of this series,” said David Roodenburg, CEO, Huisman. Huisman is a worldwide supplier of
technical solutions to companies in renewable energy, oil and gas, civil, and entertainment markets. Projects vary from stand-alone components to
highly engineered integrated systems, from concept to installation and lifetime support. Its operations are divided between
offices, production and service locations in the Netherlands, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Norway, Singapore and the USA.
CM LABS SIMULATIONS UPDATES PORT YARD-SIDE SIMULATION TRAINING PACKS
and Empty Container Handler (ECH) to include elements that enhance the realistic machine feel and behavior of inching pedals, camera positioning, and spreader reference lines. “The CM Labs teams work continuously with our customer base and industry experts to improve and enhance our existing product line,” said Devon Van de Kletersteeg, CM Labs’ product manager, ports. “The updates of Reach Stacker and ECH provide pivotal training for yard-side equipment operations,
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M Labs Simulations, has updated two of its Port yard-side simulation training packs for the Reach Stacker
which are critical to the safe and efficient handling of cargo and optimizing port productivity.” Both the Reach Stacker and the ECH
enjoy full compatibility with CM Labs’ family of hardware, including the Port Trainer, Advantage 5 Screen, Master 10- and 13-Screen and MasterCab operator stations. For both training packs, the pedagogy remains the same, with training objectives and exercises designed to replicate everyday equipment handling, as well as exceptional situations and special handling, to train operators. CM Labs’ development team updated
the ECH to include a simulated Inching Pedal to allow the operator to operate the equipment in a precise way representative of the precise movement of the equipment. The left pedal on the simulator pedal board acts as the inching pedal and the engagement is configurable in the commissioning settings. The update also includes additional cameras to aid visibility when
locking into containers. An Empty Container Handler (ECH)
is a vehicle designed to move and arrange empty cargo containers in port environments. The ECH Simulator Training Pack features all the components of an actual empty container handler, with a 9,000 kg load capacity. The training pack software accurately reproduces equipment behavior under various weather conditions, loads, and equipment failures. To simulate empty container handler behavior realistically, CM Labs Simulations used specifications, load charts, and other information from equipment manufacturers. CM Labs’ development team also
updated the Reach Stacker Simulator Training Pack to include an Inching Pedal to better represent the functionality and to facilitate the precise movements representative of the actual machines. As with the ECH, the Reach Stacker Inching Pedal helps with precise movement of the equipment.
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