Author: Peter Mclean

  • Number 1 in Yard Trucks & Terminal Tractors

    Number 1 in Yard Trucks & Terminal Tractors

    PortxGroup is a distributor of Terberg Terminal Tractors in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

  • PORTXGROUP ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

    PortxGroup is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Whitaker to the new role of Director of Engineering, effective 21 November 2023. Wayne is an experienced Manager and Mechanical Engineer with 18 years of success in manufacturing, heavy industry and logistics. He successfully managed projects and led large Engineering and Maintenance teams in companies like DP…

  • PortxGroup launches Automation and Technology Services

    PortxGroup launches Automation and Technology Services

    PortxGroup expands its service offering to include a full range of Automation and Technology services. Peter McLean, PortxGroup CEO said “Working with our Group Partner, VEPRM to include this suite of technical services and scale up in Asia Pacific region is important to our strategic objective of providing our customers with comprehensive support packages that…

  • PortxGroup offers Hybrid retrofits for RTGs to reduce CO2 emissions

    PortxGroup offers Hybrid retrofits for RTGs to reduce CO2 emissions

    In recent years the concept of “green ports” came into the spotlight. Ports are playing a key role in driving global economic growth, but are also known to be the source of high energy consumption and pollution. PortxGroup is now offering Hybrid solutions that improve efficiency and reduce emissions of any RTG. In essence, the…

  • Kuenz launches new RTG – “The Charger”

    Kuenz launches new RTG – “The Charger”

    Our exclusive partner Kuenz has entered the market for low-height intermodal RTGs. “We are pleased to announce that Kuenz have developed a new RTG for intermodal terminals: the Charger. The Charger was developed explicitly for the so-called ‘Stripping Mode’ in intermodal terminals. With its innovative solutions, Kuenz will set a new benchmark in the intermodal…

  • Specialists in container spreaders and parts

    Specialists in container spreaders and parts

    PortxGroup is an official distribution agent of Swedish Container Spreader manufacturer sfPORTEQ in Australia. In addition, we sell parts to suit all brands of spreaders. sfPORTEQ is an innovative OEM devoted to ensuring maximum operational reliability and productivity of its spreaders and, as a result, making maintenance simple and hassle free. The impeccable design of…

  • Metagro Cabins and OPS Factor Desks

    Metagro Cabins and OPS Factor Desks

    PORTXGROUP is a Metagro (who now owns Merford Cabins) distributor in Australia, NZ and the Pacific Islands. METAGRO CABINS is a leading brand of cabins for Port Terminals, OEMs, Bulk Transshipment, Mining, Offshore, Steel Industry, Dredging Industry, Construction, Roadworks and Government Services. Metagro supplies plug-and-play cabins that have proven their worth in the past few decades. Health, safety…

  • Broad range of Engineering Solutions

    Broad range of Engineering Solutions

    PortxGroup is specialising in 3rd party inspections and audits on automation and technical project management services for the design, procurement and installation of STS cranes, RTG cranes, RMG cranes, ASC cranes and other heavy terminal equipment to port authorities and container terminal operators. We have engineers strategically placed throughout Australia and worldwide to oversee design,…