Cold ironing debate heats up
NewsElectricity pricing issues need to be addressed if shore power is to be more widely accepted by shipping lines...
Not rolling too far and escaping
NewsConductix-Wampfler’s Australian division, Conductix-Wampfler Pty Ltd, has applied for a patent on a new festoon roller retaining arrangeme...
Breaking the power mould
NewsFlexible cable systems face an increasing challenge fromconductor rails and contactless and wireless data communications in the ARTG field...
Ro-ro sailing ahead
NewsAs reported by WorldCargo News Online earlier this year, Cie Maritime Nantaise (CMN), part of Sogestran, has acquired a 15% stake in French ...
A new name in terminal tractors
NewsThe latest name to join the terminal tractor sector is US-based Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, which has launched a new electric tractor in co...
Kalmar second generation
NewsKalmar is now developing its Generation 2 electric platform, which will also include a larger battery with an increased charging rate. The c...
Terberg upgrades electric tractors
NewsTerberg has provided further information on its new generation of electric vehicles, including the YT203-EV terminal tractor and the BC202-E...
New e-chain and faster festoons
NewsIgus has well over 1,000 e-chain references for STS crane trolleys and its latest P4.1 chain is fitted to the main and second trolleys of tw...
Hybrids for Leatherman
NewsCorvus Energy has been awarded a contract by Shanghai Equipment Engineering (SEE) and ZPMC, both parts of CCCC, to supply its lithiumion bat...
Power plays for high-speed automated stacking cranes
NewsThere is a growing debate concerning the best way to power high-speed ASCs...
E-RTG fleet growing
NewsEighteen ARTGs ordered last month by Yilport from Konecranes for three European container terminals – six each for Liscont (Lisbon), Leix...
Electric vehicles on a roll in the USA
NewsThe number of electric terminal tractors and drayage trucks in the US is increasing steadily as operators access grant funding to purchase e...
Hyundai-Samho’s inductive reasoning
NewsIn what is understood to be an industry first, Hyundai-Samho has introduced a wireless power transmission RTG...
Electric trucks take centre stage
NewsDevelopments with electric port mobile plant are coming quicker than many thought possible just two to three years ago...
Volvo launches electric platform
NewsVolvo Penta chose TOC Europe to launch a new battery electric driveline for terminal tractors. The company referred to the development as ...