APM Terminals Yucatán has added a SANY electric reach stacker at its terminal in Puerto Progreso, Mexico, as part of efforts to electrify cargo-handling operations. The addition of the electric reach stacker supports the terminal’s ongoing focus on introducing more electrically powered equipment into its cargo-handling activities. Electrification of TerminalContinue Reading
Straddle carriers remain an important part of container terminal operations, offering flexibility and speed for moving containers around busy yards. As terminals look to increase capacity while improving efficiency and reducing emissions, automation, electrification and hydrogen technologies are creating new opportunities for the equipment. While some straddle carrier terminals areContinue Reading
French autonomous vehicle technology company EasyMile has been acquired by Alvest and incorporated into a new autonomous vehicle offering called TLD Robotics. EasyMile, which has raised more than $80 million through two funding rounds, has developed autonomous vehicle technology for applications including ports, industrial sites and logistics operations. Autonomous TechnologyContinue Reading
A fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo vessel undergoing maintenance at a shipyard in Qingdao, China, has killed 25 people and injured five others. The incident occurred at approximately 11:15am local time on 10 September aboard the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Ocean Melody at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in Shandong province. Fire BreaksContinue Reading
AGL Madagascar has successfully completed a large-scale heavy modular transport operation, delivering 51 oversized prefabricated modules from the Port of Toamasina to Antananarivo through a fully integrated multimodal logistics solution. The project supported a major modular construction development and demonstrated AGL Madagascar’s expertise in managing complex heavy-haul logistics involving maritimeContinue Reading
South Korea has officially commenced construction of the Gwangyang Port Automation Testbed, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at advancing smart port operations through artificial intelligence and automation technologies. The KRW772.4 billion (approximately US$540 million) project will deliver a fully automated container terminal with an annual handling capacity of 1.36 millionContinue Reading
South Africa’s Port of Cape Town is recording significant improvements in operational efficiency, with reduced vessel waiting times and faster turnaround performance helping strengthen one of Africa’s most important trade gateways. The improvements are expected to benefit exporters, importers and logistics providers by reducing shipping delays, improving supply chain reliabilityContinue Reading
MIE Events is pleased to announce the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Niche Ideas, an international company specialized in the development and management of major events in the fields of infrastructure, aviation, and investment. This agreement marks an important milestone in the development of Global AviationContinue Reading
Operations at Transnet’s Durban Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT) were temporarily suspended after a fire broke out at D Berth on the evening of 22 June, prompting an emergency response and briefly disrupting activities at one of South Africa’s busiest port facilities. According to reports, the incident occurred while a vessel wasContinue Reading
DHL Express has expanded its international logistics portfolio with the launch of Heavy Weight Express (HWX), a new express air cargo solution designed to handle shipments weighing up to 1,000 kilogrammes per piece and 3,000 kilogrammes per shipment. The new service forms part of DHL Express’ Time Definite International offeringContinue Reading
