1 April 2022AirAERO Specialties appoint Freightquip as their local distributor
AERO Specialties appoint Freightquip as their local distributor We are very pleased to announce that AERO Specialties have appointed Freightquip as their service agent starting immediately and their sales distributors starting on Friday 1st of April. This is for Australia, New…
1 April 2021RailThe Benefits of Ultrasonic Wheel Testing
The Benefits of Ultrasonic Wheel Testing Railway wheels are subjected to contact stress which is influenced by wheel load, wheel profile and bogie steering. Over time these contact stresses damage the contact point between the wheel tread and rail which…
25 March 2021SeaFreight Blockage at the Suez Canal
Freight Blockage at the Suez Canal The banking of a 400-metre-long cargo ship has brought the Suez Canal to a standstill on Wednesday afternoon after reportedly blown off course due to strong winds.One of the largest vessels in the water,…
4 March 2021AirIncreased GSE parts support in the region
Freightquip has partnered with Sage Parts to provide GSE spare parts direct to the Australian market. Sage Parts is the world leader in replacement parts for Aviation Ground Support Equipment. With a long history of providing spare parts support for…
9 December 2020Company NewsFreightquip achieves ISO9001 certification
Freightquip has finalised their Quality Management System certification, with an ISO9001 certificate being approved by Bureau Veritas. “As a supplier of Airport, Rail and Seaport equipment for over 20 years to large multi-national companies, we have had an informal quality…
12 November 2020Rail NewsAnother Trackmobile shunter delivered to the Pilbara
Freightquip has supplied and commissioned a new Trackmobile Hercules shunter to the Pilbara region. This reinforces the current strong reputation that the Trackmobile rail locomotives carry in this region, with now over a dozen machines operating in this sector for over…
18 September 2020RailSimulating shunting performance from Geographic Information System data
Simulating shunting performance is an important step in specifying the which shunt vehicle is right for our customers’ operations. Shunting simulations consider track properties such as gradients and curve radii as well as rolling stock characteristics such as length, mass…
11 September 2020AirThe importance of Aircraft Safe Docking Systems
With the increased use of composite materials in aircraft, it’s becoming even more critical for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to be equipped with damage protection systems. Modern Aircraft Construction Materials Modern aircraft airframe designs such as the Boeing 787 and…
4 September 2020SeaThe Scrap Box – Engineered efficiency
A typical dilemma a lot of intermodal (transport) operators, manufacturers, recyclers and the like are facing when their customers are relentlessly seeking never ending efficiency gains (i.e. price reductions) - is the lack of compatibility in container equipment. Containerised cargo…
27 August 2020Rail NewsFreightquip partners with FirstClass Safety and Control Ltd
FirstClass Safety and Control Ltd provide innovative and integrated Rail Depot Protection and Control Systems – and are a leading service provider in this market. Freightquip is thrilled to bring these innovative and bespoke systems to the Australian and New…
10 July 2020AirLithium vs Lead-acid batteries for Ground Support Equipment
What battery type should you choose – Lithium or Lead-Acid? It’s a question that’s not answered easily. We have the view that both solutions can be valid for Ground Support Equipment (GSE), but the right solution for your operation depends…
16 November 2019Company NewsMeet Mario – He’s Changing How We Do Aftersales Service
If you have ordered spare parts off us lately you will have noticed a change for the better. With our commitment to delivering exceptional aftersales support we have brought on a dedicated Parts Manager to help with spare parts related…
21 March 2019Rail NewsFreightquip partner with Danobat to deliver Rail Wheel solutions
Freightquip and Danobat has signed an agency partnership to deliver innovative, robust and sophisticated rail wheel shop solutions to the Australian and New Zealand market. Danobat is international market leader in maintenance and manufacturing solutions for wheel shops and depot…
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