1. Busy Forklifts create a proud record
It’s easy to forget the contribution that relatively small forklifts can
make to a big cruise liner, but the Lewis group are proud to report
that no vessel ever delayed in departure due to stevedoring
operations.
Forklift Finder Services are pleased to be part of that success.
Together with Michael Dann of the Lewis Group at Portside they
came up with a speedy hold load/ unload system, and supply a
rental fleet of well maintained forklift machines for the busy prize-
winning Port.
The $750 million development of the Brisbane Cruise Terminal was
completed in 2006. The cruise ship terminal is capable of
accommodating ships up to 270 metres in length. Ocean liners,
super yachts and expedition ships dock at its international wharf
on average once a week. In its first year of operation, the cruise
terminal hosted 55 ships, making Brisbane the second largest
cruise port in Australia.
Nationwide-Lewis Group Services manage the services of the
cruise ships at the Brisbane Cruise Terminal, and have a proud
record of never having had a vessel delayed in departure due to
stevedoring operations. This experience contributed to the
Brisbane Cruise Terminal receiving the Most Efficient Port Services
2008 for delivering a service level beyond expectations.
We speak to Michael Dann, who manages stevedoring
operations.
“In 2006 Forklift Finder Services first supplied 6 machines for our
busy operation. Our company is responsible for the full turnaround
of all cruise ships berthing at Portside Wharf. In early 2010, we
increased our fleet to 8 forklifts, in line with the larger cruise ships

2. calling at Brisbane, and then increased this by another forklift for
the last 3 seasons during the peak of the cruising season.
I have found the forklifts to be reliable and of good quality. All the
forklifts are serviced well within the required guidelines, ensuring no
loss of downtime. Forklift Finders staff are contactable around the
clock to answer any issue that may arise, no matter how small.
I cannot fault the equipment or service provided by Forklift Finders
to our company." Michael Dann , Lewis Group Services
Forklift Finder Services have a vast range of great ready to work
new, used and rental forklifts – from Electric, Diesel and LPG
Forklifts to versatile 4WD Units and high capacity Container
Handlers .