PEMA publishes second global survey on port equipment deliveries

The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has published its second annual survey on global port equipment deliveries as part of the Association’s ongoing drive to improve planning and acquisition practices in the port sector.

“We commissioned the survey to contribute to the body of port equipment industry knowledge available in the public domain, and thus enhance efficiencies across the industry,” explains PEMA President, Ottonel Popesco. Covering equipment deliveries for calendar year 2008, the report focuses on smaller classes of port equipment where consolidated market data is not readily available. This includes reach stackers, FLTs (empty and laden), terminal tractors and terminal trailers. For each equipment class, the report provides a snapshot of market size both globally and by region for new deliveries. “This year’s survey builds on the success of last year’s edition; for example by providing more detailed geographical breakdowns on deliveries and a comparison of the 2008 market with the previous two years. We hope the report will prove to be a valuable resource for equipment suppliers and buyers throughout the industry and we are committed to expanding PEMA’s survey initiatives in the years to come,” adds Popesco. As with the first edition of the survey, published in June 2008, this year’s data has been compiled, collated and presented under the strictest anonymity and confidentiality according to legal guidelines. All known manufacturers of the equipment types included in the research were contacted by email and telephone between January and March this year. The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) was established to provide a forum and public voice for the global port equipment sector, reflecting the industry’s critical role in enabling safe, secure, sustainable and productive ports and thereby supporting world maritime trade. Chief among the aims of the Association is to foster good relations within the world port equipment community, by providing a forum for the exchange of views on trends in port equipment design, manufacture and operation worldwide PEMA also aims to promote and support the global role of the equipment industry, by raising awareness with the media, customers and other stakeholders; forging relations with other port industry associations and bodies; and contributing to best practice initiatives. Current members include ABB, Baltkran, Brevetti Stendalto, Bromma, Cavotec MSL, Conductix-Wampfler, Fantuzzi Reggiane, Hyster Europe, Kalmar Industries, Konecranes, Konecranes Liftrucks, Liftech, MAFI, RAM Spreaders, Stinis, Svetruck, Terberg, Tratos and TTS Port Equipment.