A round up of Port Strategy October - December 2025 issue’s Equipment news. 

Felixstowe Autonomy
The UK Port of Felixstowe has ordered an additional 34 Autonomous Trucks (ATs) from Shanghai Westwell Technology Co. Ltd (Westwell), to double its fleet. A new automated battery swap station allows ATs to automatically exchange depleted power units for fully charged ones in about five minutes to ensure maximum fleet availability and minimal disruption. Each AT has 128-line LiDAR, 360-degree camera vision, monocular and stereo cameras with radar. Felixstowe owner, Hutchison Ports, deployed 34 of the same units earlier in 2025.

Alabama Order
The Alabama Port Authority has ordered two RTGs from Konecranes for its new Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF). The Montgomery ICTF is being developed in partnership with CSX. The US$100 million construction commenced in February 2025 and expects to be operational in early 2027, providing Port of Mobile users and shippers with seamless rail and truck connectivity into central Alabama and further afield. Project funding is through federal appropriations.

A Maldives First
Cavotec has signed an order from Mohan Mutha Group to supply shore power systems in the Maldives. This is the first shore power installation in the Maldives and is a key step in the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions at ports. The systems will enable vessels to connect to electrical power while berthed, eliminating berth emissions and reducing the use of auxiliary engines. The order includes five Power Run and Power Feed systems, with deliveries scheduled for Q1 2026.

New Lázaro Lift
APM Terminals (APMT) Lázaro Cárdenas has confirmed receipt of a new fully electric Super-Post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) crane at its terminal at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 100 tonnes and will ensure better energy efficiency. The investment is part of the forthcoming expansion project that will see annual capacity of 2.2 million TEU p.a. offered by 2026, also supported by automated rail-mounted gantry units (ARMG).

DACT Ready
The Damietta Alliance Container Terminal (DACT) has confirmed receipt of the final 10 of 40 RTG cranes. The new terminal is a 30-year JV between Hapag Lloyd Damietta GmbH and Contship Damietta Srl and is planning to offer 3.3 million TEU of annual capacity. Operations are expected to commence before the end of 2025. Financing includes contributions from IFC (US$120m), EBRD (US$125m) and AIIB (US$100m) amongst others.

Modern Mexico
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure has confirmed the final phase of a major navigation modernisation project across 25 ports in Mexico is underway, with implementation of its SafePilot Portable Pilot Unit (PPU) and navigation software. The project is delivering immediate and long-term advantages across multiple operational areas. Enhanced safety protocols will allow pilots to perform more accurate navigation and operational consistency through uniform systems across all ports, while reducing maintenance complexity and training requirements.

India Deal
Konecranes has confirmed a new order for 30 battery-powered RTG cranes for a Indian greenfield container terminal. Booked in Q3 2025, delivery of the units is scheduled for Q1 2027. Each crane will feature Konecranes’ E-Hybrid technology, which reduces peak power demand to 60 kilowatts (kW) per RTG, compared with up to 400 kW for traditional electric models. Charging of the batteries occurs on site dynamically through the busbar supply as required during operation.

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