Equipment

Even though Cargotec’s 2013 annual report was labelled “financially disappointing”, the group’s president says that this is easily solved by getting faster and more focused in future.

Cargotec has won yet more orders for its cargo handling solutions – four new Kalmar Gloria reachstackers for Sweden and a standard road-mobile Siwertell 10 000 S cement unloader for Turkey.

Last year was “financially disappointing” for port equipment specialist Cargotec, despite an increase in orders in the fourth quarter of the year.

Germany’s Lase Industrielle Lasertechnik is launching a new 3D twistlock detection system which it says could be a “game changer” for terminal operators.

BMT Asia Pacific has introduced two new tools designed to maximise return on interest for port investors and operators.

Cargotec has unveiled its new dual-fuel diesel and LNG-powered reachstacker, created in co-operation with Kalmar’s customer, Global Service.

Mitsui OSK Lines has reached a strategic alliance agreement with Brookfield Asset Management Inc to expand MOL’s container terminal business.

Seven leading international universities have set up the Global Port Research Alliance (GPRA) in response to the global and complex challenges faced by the port sector and related maritime and logistics industries.

TraPac Inc’s automated terminal at the Port of Los Angeles has awarded Kalmar, part of Cargotec, a contract to integrate the controls for its new rail mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) in its…

Canadas Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) is looking to build a major new US$1bn container terminal - if constructed it would be the largest of its kind in the country.

Peel Ports Group is taking the next step to enhance port centric logistics at the UKs Ellesmere Port by appointing two local real estate agents to market the former Bridgewater paper mill…

A new report suggests that effective public policies are needed to improve port-city development, but the amount of policy-relevant knowledge is limited.

Konecranes is “closing the gap” with its competitors following the acquisition of the container handling lift truck business of Linde Material handling, owned by KION group.

Kalmar is to supply 12 of its E-One² hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as part of a €17m order.

Remotely controlled operations are a hot topic when it comes to the great automation debate, despite the fact that many believe this type of equipment cannot achieve optimal performance with current automatics.