Casper, Phillips & Associates

05/26/2026

Choosing lifting equipment should never come down to price alone.

Choosing lifting equipment should never come down to price alone, but it remains very common to accept the lowest bid. While cost should be considered, it must be weighed against other aspects of procurement, says Richard Phillips, mechanical engineer at Casper, Phillips & Associates.

05/21/2026

Ever wonder how container cranes develop cracks? Read about the basics below:

There is a trend for ports to push their container cranes harder for longer, which can lead to cracks and other fatigue-related issues, says Richard Phillips, mechanical engineer, Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A).

05/19/2026

It is common for procurement projects to award projects based on lowest price. However not all cranes are created equal and here’s why:

As the crane industry rallies around the theme for this year’s Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) — ‘Not all lifting equipment is created equal’ — it’s worth reminding all stakeholders of the risks involved with short-sighted procurement.

05/14/2026

Most container cranes are made overseas by foreign manufacturers. How do we make sure they meet US design requirements? That’s where our peer review services come in!

Casper, Phillips & Associates Inc. (CP&A) has delivered a presentation to port authorities titled, ‘Peer Review of Container Cranes’.

05/13/2026

Low profile shuttle boom cranes help keep crane heights within FAA limits while maximizing lift height.

05/13/2026

Curious about wire rope maintenance and inspection? Check out the article below!

A wire rope is only as good as the inspection and maintenance program behind it, especially on a high-duty-cycle crane in a demanding environment, says

05/12/2026

Ship-to-shore container cranes are among the most iconic and essential machines in modern global trade, towering over ports as they efficiently transfer cargo between vessels and land. Yet, for newcomers and even industry professionals, the specialized terminology used to describe their components, movements, and operations can feel overwhelming at first. We break down various terms in this blog post.

Ship-to-shore container cranes are among the most iconic and essential machines in modern global trade, towering over ports as they efficiently transfer cargo between vessels and land. Here we discuss specialized terminology used to describe their components, movements, and operations.

05/08/2026

Ever wonder about all the different types of ship to shore container cranes? Here’s a blog post that breaks it down!

Container cranes have several common structural and mechanical arrangements. Here we will discuss a few historical examples and the most common structural arrangements.

04/15/2026

Ever wonder why there are so many definitions of tons? Short ton, long ton, and metric tonne. Read more:

When people refer to a “ton,” they’re usually talking about a large unit of weight. Depending on the industry or location, that word can mean slightly different things. The three most common definitions are the long ton, the short ton, and the metric ton. Each has its own historical background...

12/12/2025

A big thank you to El Gaucho for hosting our company Christmas Party! Incredible food to wrap up another great year!