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1st Edition 2021
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UN CHOOSES RESQTEC
The United Nations choose ResQTec’s R2S System as their preferred aircraft recover solution. ResQTec’ aircraft recovery equipment will help the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) bring down the runway closure time after an
incident by more than 50%. MINUSMA and its strategic hubs in the north of Mali provide stabilisation, humanitarian, and life support for the local population, as well as national and international actors. In order to keep these strategic hubs operational at all times, MINUSMA
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identified the need for a self sustained solution for runway excursions to prevent extended runway and taxiway closures, rapid recovery lifting devices to remove disabled aircraft as quickly as possible. The R2S lifting system was specifically designed to allow for controlled and continuous lifting in one shot, over a changing angle, without affecting the stability of the aircraft and incurring secondary damages. The equipment works on every aircraft, is quick and easy to use, and is extremely durable. This allows for a short set up time and fast removal of the disabled aircraft. “ResQTec is very happy to support the UN’s MINUSMA mission in Mali. The flexibility and deployability of the R2S system will enable MINUSMA to handle the mix of military and civil aircraft such as the Hercules C130 and Boeing 767 in the challenging environment they operate in.” said Dennis Beck (Global Sales Director, ResQTec). ResQTec will continue to support the team with training, expertise, and a 24/7 Emergency Response Service.
PTP SEES 8% GROWTH IN 2020 The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysian based MMC Group and the Netherlands based APM Terminals, registered strong terminal growth after accomplishing a record breaking 9.8 TEUS (Twenty Equivalent Units) total throughput in 2020 despite global economic uncertainties and the pandemic. The record represents an increase of more than 8% growth at the back of 9.1 million TEUS recorded in 2019. Dato’ Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh (Chairman, PTP), remarks that PTP continues to further strengthen its position as one of the main transhipment hubs in the region, delivering the best value and services to its customers and stakeholders. Marco Neelsen (CEO, PTP) explains that the trajectory growth derives on the back of the surge in extra transhipment calls volume received by the port due to the increase demand in Asia and Europe, as well as requests from customers to
increase their throughput in PTP. “Despite the challenges during Q2 of FY2020, the second half of the year went very positively for PTP, with an upsurge of volume due to the opening of the countries’ borders and the reviving of global trade for China, Transpacific, and European regions. PTP’s readiness and proactive drive to handle these demands have definitely cushioned the downside scenario and impact of sluggish global trade saw earlier as a result of the COVID
- 19 outbreak, and measures taken by countries to halt the pandemic,” shared Marco Neelsen. PTP recorded a string of record-breaking terminal performance throughout 2020 including accomplishing the latest all – time highest record for TEUS handling in a month with 967,783 TEUS as well as the highest moves in a single shift with a total of 12,411 moves (19,984 TEUS) last December.
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