Metagro eyes retrofit market and direct deals
In-depthMetagro, a Dutch-based cabin manufacturer, aims to change terminal operators' reliance on OEMs by advocating direct consultation for cabin u...
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Insurance premiums are rising due to conflicts and other factors
In-depthThe Israel/Gaza conflict and attacks in the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden region have resulted in companies having to pay more for insurance, but the...
Resilient car market fuels carrier boom
In-depthThe car shipping market faces capacity shortages, leading to a surge in new ship orders, driven by a robust demand despite global purchasing...
Challenges in global cold chains to continue
In-depthCold chains have come under enormous pressure over the past four years, with operators and customers alike hoping for a more normal trading ...
Should the Key Bridge have been protected from a vessel strike?
In-depthAs far as can be determined, the design of both the Key Bridge and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Baltimore has never been identified as an is...
US East Coast ports facing multiple challenges, San Pedro Bay poised for growth
In-depthPorts on the east of the US face a triple challenge from the drought in Panama, the Suez Canal security issue, and the ILA's determination t...
The use of containerised bulk handling systems continues to expand
In-depthIn selected trading corridors, containers are successfully and increasingly transporting dry bulk cargoes, such as grain, soybeans, mineral ...
Brazilian government pushes ahead with ports privatisation
In-depthAt least 19 auctions are planned this year and as many as 35 over the next three years, according to Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airpor...
Time to rethink positioning technology as a strategic asset and a cybersecurity risk
In-depthContainer terminals need to be aware of a global trend to recognize a secure PNT system as a critical asset to support a wide range of autom...
Shift in Alliance membership will bring new order to liner shipping
In-depthThe Ocean Alliance with its 40 services across the main east-west network would dominate in all trade lanes apart from the transatlantic....
RTG crane market remains strong, green machines make headway
In-depthPort authorities and terminal operators are embracing eco-friendly strategies, opting for hybrid and electric machines to cut emissions....
Big deals for big trucks abound
In-depthIndian company scores a major success, while a robust leasing and rental market is helping the wheels go round....
H2 fuel cell reach stacker
In-depthThe Hyster hydrogen reach stacker, which is fitted with Nuvera (HysterYale Group) fuel cells, finally arrived at the MSC Valencia terminal i...
RION expands for Taylor
In-depthRION Equipment, one of Taylor Machine Works’ authorised dealers in 12 US states, expanded its facilities in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois...
“Let a hundred flowers bloom”
In-depthTechnologies competing as alternatives to fossil fuels for cargo handling equipment are still at an early stage of development and consensus...