Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) continues to face severe vessel and landside delays following its August migration to a new instance of the Navis N4 terminal operating system. The ongoing disruption has affected terminal operations and contributed to an operational backlog at one of South Africa’s key container gateways. Navis N4Continue Reading
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is driving demand for air cargo capacity while helping support global trade despite tariffs and geopolitical disruptions, according to the latest DHL Globalisation Tracker. The report, produced by DHL and New York University’s Stern School of Business, found that strong demand forContinue Reading
Air cargo capacity across Africa increased by 14% in August, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The increase highlights continued expansion in the continent’s air freight market as airlines respond to demand for additional cargo capacity and stronger international connectivity. African Air Freight CapacityContinue Reading
DHL Express has completed the first direct DHL flight between Bahrain and South Africa with the launch of a weekly Boeing 767 freighter service between Bahrain International and O. R. Tambo International in Johannesburg. The route reinforces DHL’s continued investment in strengthening Sub-Saharan Africa network connectivity, expanding heavier-weight capability, improvingContinue Reading
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
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
