The latest data suggests that the global market for port and industrial tyres was worth around US$8.8 billion in 2023. From here, it is projected to reach US$11.2 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6 per cent 2023 and 2030, according to Research and Markets.
Earlier this year Magna Tyres introduced five additions to its product lineup. Expanding the MB800 Series range, in June Magna Tyres introduced the new MB800 in a larger size: 355/65-15. Building on “the performance and durability” of the MB800 series, this new size reportedly offers “enhanced versatility and efficiency for a wide range of applications”.
Guizhou Tyre might not be the most familiar name in the business, but the Chinese tyre manufacturer – which is best known by its Advance and Samson brands – is working to change that with the establishment of a European organisation, TUV SUD testing its latest truck tyres, and there’s even talk of investment in a tyre factory outside China and car tyre production.
GB Tyres UK Ltd is delighted to announce the addition of Anthony Quinn as the company’s new Earthmover and Port Tyres specialist. Anthony joins the GB Tyres team with more than 20 years of service with T&C Site Services and brings a wealth of industry experience to the role. He will be promoting the Samson/Advance range of earthmover tyres, which GB Tyres exclusively distributes in the UK. The distributor will display the range at the Hillhead show from 25 to 27 June 2024.
With the use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in off-highway applications growing rapidly, the designs of a wide range of components, including both wheels and tyres, are having to change. Indeed, in some sectors, the moveero design team has already responded to their introduction with the development of new, patented wheel technologies to meet the different requirements of these vehicles. Traditional wheel and rim designs simply may not deliver the performance requirements that are demanded by AVs. Rather than being completely new designs though, AVs generally require wheels that deliver increased durability, strength and longevity, with existing designs and processes evolving to provide solutions that meet these demands.
With DP World handling more than 1.8 million containers each year from its deep-water Southampton port facility, maximising efficiency and minimising downtime is key. That’s why DP World Southampton recently extended its partnership with Goodyear to retrofit TPMS across its port operations, including over 80 straddle carriers. DP World has worked with Goodyear for 20 years and the partnership has extended from using Goodyear’s bespoke port tyres to a full-service partnership that involves its latest technology.
Trelleborg CX940 is a new tyre for equipment such as reach stackers, straddle carriers and top picks. Trelleborg Wheel Systems says the tyre is “made for maximum resistance in handling high intensity jobs” and reports that it “brings greater stability and comfort to operators.”
Continental has appointed Teck Seng Chew as product manager for the port operation business in Continental Specialty Tires. The new role will see Chew “drive forward the strategic development of the port operation business and act as an interface to research and development, sales, quality management and customer service”, according to a company statement.
Goodyear is launching DrivePoint Heavy Duty tyre monitoring solution to help container handling maintenance managers improve preventive tyre maintenance and reduce vehicle downtime. According to the company, Goodyear DrivePoint Heavy Duty is based around durable hardware and user-friendly mobile and web applications. It uses technology proven in the truck industry but upscaled and adapted for use on larger container handling machines such as reach stackers, straddle carriers and automated guided vehicles (AGV).
In a busy terminal, tyre stability and long service life are key factors in ensuring operational safety and efficiency for reach stackers, forklifts and log stackers. Nokian Tyres says it developed the HTS G2 harbour tyre family for this purpose, adding that this range’s “excellent stability, good grip and predictable service life has been impressing users for years.” The scope to impress has now grown with the arrival of a new HTS G2 family member. As of 17 January, the Nokian Tyres HTS G2 L5-S, a fitment intended for use on reach stacker front axles, is available in size 18.00-25.
Praise for Continental from T&C Site Services Ltd. Not only does the UK’s largest independent earthmover and OTR tyre specialist think highly of the Continental range of radial and v-ply tyres, it appreciates the company’s “forward-thinking and advisory approach.”
Michelin has launched the Michelin X Stacker 3 HD for reach stackers, designed for heavy duty use primarily in ports. The new tyre, which replaces the older generation X Stacker 2 LC, limits unexpected machine downtime, reducing urgent need for replacement and extra service costs for the customer. Its optimised tread wear indicator allows for secure wear life projection, meaning operators can plan the appropriate maintenance accordingly.
Continental tyres have long been used in the operation of the London Eye, thus the brand’s products were perhaps an obvious choice for the world’s largest observation wheel. Dubai Holding has selected Continental tyres for the 250-metre-tall Ain Dubai, located on Bluewaters Island.
Major ports are busy places, and in order to improve preventative tyre maintenance and reduce downtime for the automated guided vehicles (AGV) used in the unloading of containers, Goodyear has extended DrivePoint to this segment. It calls this dedicated tyre monitoring system for autonomous port applications DrivePoint Heavy Duty.
Michelin has launched what it calls the “first tyre specifically designed for automatic guided vehicles (AGV) operating in ports.” This is the Michelin X AGVEV, which the tyre maker currently offers in one size – 18.00 R 25 – through its dealer networks in Europe and Asia. Michelin intends to extend availability to other regions at a later date.
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