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Read about the latest crane engineering trends. Dive into the evolving landscape of crane engineering from STS container cranes to custom overhead electric travelling cranes.
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LEEA Sets Date for Global Lifting Awareness Day 2026
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has scheduled the latest Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) for Thursday 2 July 2026. This year’s theme is: ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal.’
Apr 242 min read
When Outsourcing Engineering Makes Sense
A rise in demand for crane engineering services lead to the conclusion it might be better for companies to hire a consultant rather than taking on an employee, and looking at the benefits of this. This practice is also known as outsourcing engineering.
Apr 133 min read
Remote Ready Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes
Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A) has witnessed commissioning of the first two Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) ship-to-shore container cranes — part of an order for six — at GCT Deltaport, Canada.
Oct 1, 20253 min read
CP&A Encourages Structural, Civil Engineers to Consider Crane Industry
Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A) is reaching out to trainee and experienced structural engineers who might not have considered what the crane industry has to offer.
Jan 23, 20255 min read
CP&A joins Port Equipment Manufacturing Association, PEMA
Casper, Phillips & Associates has joined the Port Equipment Manufacturing Association (PEMA). PEMA was established in late 2004 by a group of leading equipment manufacturers serving the global port and terminal markets. The goal was to create a neutral platform that could publicly represent the industry as a whole, as well as fostering knowledge and relations within the global port equipment community. A change to the constitution in 2008 also opened the door to membership fr
Sep 27, 20243 min read
LEEA Builds #GLAD2024 Content to Finale
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has revealed more plans for Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) on 18 July 2024. A...
Jul 3, 20243 min read
Container Crane Procurement Peer Reviews
Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A) has delivered a presentation to port authorities titled, ‘Peer Review of Container Cranes’.
May 16, 20244 min read
CP&A Joins Panelists at AAPA Event
Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A) was represented on a panel that took questions from an American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) delegation recently.
Jul 19, 20222 min read
CP&A New Owners, Proprietary Crane Analysis Software
Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A) has named employees Richard Phillips and Andrew Hanek as new minority Associate Principals and owners.
Mar 1, 20224 min read
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