Challenges at the sharp end

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. has entered the rail terminal services market by acquiring the Parsec group of companies.

Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP) in Le Havre, France orders 26 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers.

Port Houston is preparing for bigger ships and higher cargo volumes. Eventually, Pelican Island is a possible option to accommodate future growth.

Elme is expanding its Älmhult headquarters as it celebrates 50 years, while staying focused on its core strength in the mobile equipment spreader market.

Australian steel producer BlueScope has ordered 13 Kalmar forklift trucks for its Western Port steel processing facility.

APM Terminals plans to have all 12 hybrid RTGs operational by the end of November.