We would like to welcome you to Intermodal Africa 2026, one of Africa’s leading ports, shipping,and logistics events, taking place from 17–19 November 2026 at the EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel inLuanda, Angola. Co-hosted by SOGESTER and the Port of Luanda, the event will bring togethersenior decision-makers, industry leaders and professionalsContinue Reading
Konecranes reported higher net sales in the third quarter of 2026, although order intake declined year-on-year. Within its Port Solutions business, net sales and the comparable EBITA margin improved despite a reduction in new orders. The results highlight differing trends between revenue performance and incoming demand for port equipment andContinue Reading
Kenya’s Port of Lamu has received a second shipment of heavy project cargo destined for the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery, reinforcing the port’s role in handling equipment for major industrial developments in the region. The vessel MV Great Glory arrived carrying 154 pieces of assorted heavy machinery and equipmentContinue Reading
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
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
