Equipment

Keeping up with the latest technological developments is a full time job as John Bensalhia finds out.

Konecranes has launched a mid-priced rubber-tyred gantry crane aimed at the emerging markets.

Kalmar introduced its new terminal tractor at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month. Entering the North American market, the Ottawa T2 is purpose-built for “superior” performance, productivity and serviceability.

Global operator, DP World says that the secret to its successful strategy is to continue to break into new markets and exploit those terminals which will provide the best return on investment.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured even more equipment orders from Belawan International Container Terminal in Indonesia (BICT) and Terminal Pacifico Sur Valparaíso SA (TPS) in Chile.

Cavotec has won three MoorMaster orders totalling more than €28m for use at lock, roro ferry and bulk handling applications in Australia, Canada and Denmark.

Germany-based Sennebogen has delivered the 875 E-Series materials handling machine, which was introduced as a ‘world first’ in 2013, to Kocaman Denizcilik for use at Aksa Port, Turkey.

Germanys MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH has completed delivery of follow up tractor orders at Tema Port in Ghana meaning that the whole fleet has now been upgraded.

Yilport is to implement APS Technology Group’s (APS) gate automation and operating solutions for four multipurpose ports it operates in Turkey – a move that APS says is a “game-changer” for the…