Sales & Purchases

Why choose second hand equipment ?

Availability : Immediate when delivery time for brand new equipment can take up to 18 months ;

Cost : With the rise in steel prices, the second hand market can offer high performance standard equipment for 20% to 50% of the new price. This directly reduces the total operating cost and financial exposure in risky areas ;

Reliability : We make a point of ensuring that all the equipments on offer is operational and clear of all certificates. In most cases the equipment is the property of terminal operators with international reputations and we inspect and test the equipment we offer ;

Flexibility : The second hand market is big enough to provide the type of equipment you are looking for. However, in case we cannot meet the exact specifications you require, we can work together on a study of the necessary modifications and upgrading required to adapt the equipment to your specifications (rail gauges, span, outreach, backreach, machinery etc. ) ;

After-sales services : The equipment we offer generally comes from the most famous producers on the market such as Paceco, Mitsui, Liebherr, Noel and Kalmar, who are still active on the market. Therefore the supply of spare parts is not an issue. Moreover, in many cases, spare parts stock is included in the deal ;

Maintenance : Any equipment offered is normally supplied with the corresponding maintenance log books and operational records, thereby allowing for an accurate evaluation of the operating cost ;

Our added value :

Our presence in the stevedoring field for many years has enabled us to develop a significant network of contacts with all industry professionals.

Our knowledge of the market and our expertise allow us to form an objective judgement both of your needs and of the appropriate equipment.

Furthermore we generally inspect all the equipment we offer and provide technical advice on the quality and the condition of the product for your reference.

We possess a database of available equipment but we prefer to act on a case-by-case basis, working to the specifications established together beforehand.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE :

- In cases where the specifications required are not available on our database, we will directly approach owners on your behalf, and spare no efforts to find the equipment you are looking for ;

- All our transactions are made on « As is where is » basis. However, we carry out a technical survey of all equipment before any transaction in order to provide the most accurate evaluation of the product ;

- Assistance throughout the whole transaction process between the seller and the buyer to help both parties find the best compromise ;

- The option of managing the disassembling, transport, delivery and commissioning of the equipment ;

- The option of proceeding with the upgrading, modification or refurbishing of the product on site or at destination ;

Please do not hesitate to contact us: we are happy to deal with all inquiries