“Whether we introduce automation in Phase 2 or in subsequent phases will depend on whether Polish incomes appreciate against European norms, ” he explained, noting that the preferred strategy for doing so might take the form of pulling back manual operations inland, and having more automation on the quayside, and then “reversing it shorewards as time progresses and equipment comes up for replacement”.
STRONG GROWTH FOR KONECRANES
Well-balanced growth continues at KCI Konecranes, with manufacturingoutput up and second quarter order intake setting another record at369.2m. Full year sales growth expectation has risen from over 35% to40%-45%.