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
CtrlFleet has expanded the fuel network capabilities of its Transport Management System (TMS) through an integration with Online Petroleum, giving transport operators greater flexibility in managing fuel alongside their wider fleet and transport operations. The integration forms part of CtrlFleet’s broader strategy to develop an interconnected transport technology ecosystem, linkingContinue Reading
Electreon has unveiled its Lite Dot wireless charging system at IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, introducing a stationary charging solution designed for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The system allows an electric vehicle to charge without a conventional cable or plug. Once the vehicle is positioned above the chargingContinue Reading
DB Cargo has identified carbon capture and storage (CCS) logistics as a potential new growth market, with a feasibility study indicating that a new CO₂ rail transport chain through Germany’s North Sea port of Wilhelmshaven could support 11 trains per day in each direction by 2030. The study, conducted byContinue Reading
Volvo is positioning its new EX60 electric SUV as a key model in its transition towards electric mobility, with the company targeting stronger competition in the premium vehicle market. The EX60 enters an important segment for Volvo, following the long-standing success of the XC60. The company sees the new electricContinue Reading
As African industries continue investing in automation, energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing, demand is growing for vacuum technologies that deliver high performance while reducing operating costs and maintenance requirements. From food processing and paper production to packaging, mining and manufacturing, efficient vacuum systems are becoming essential for improving productivity andContinue Reading
The Munich Fire Service has enhanced its operational capabilities with the commissioning of two new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 mobile cranes, marking a significant step in its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. These 70-tonne, four-axle cranes replace older units that had been in service since the 1990s. The upgrade ensures improved reliabilityContinue Reading
South Africa’s heavy lifting sector has taken a significant step forward with the delivery of the first Liebherr mobile cranes equipped with the advanced LICCON3 control system. Leading crane hire companies Marlboro Crane Hire and Concord Cranes are the first in Africa to invest in the new-generation LTM 1100-5.3 cranes,Continue Reading
