Automation and Optimization

Freight forwarder DAMCO has launched a new cargo rescue programme in the US, with two service offerings to help ease supply chain congestion caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to stifle the global supply chain, the maritime industry is seeing more manual choke points emerg.

The British Ports Association (BPA) has launched a new information resource for UK ports dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the association said in a statement on 2 April.

Red Sea Gate Terminal (RSGT) has significantly expanded its operational capabilities and capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port.

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed two separate orders with SSA Marine to supply a total of 36 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors.

Konecranes has won an order to deliver its innovative S-series overhead cranes to Swiss häuselmann metall GmbH, a new customer.

CyberLogitec has announced that CJ Logistics, Korea’s leading global logistics company, has signed a contract to globally deploy OPUS Logistics throughout its overseas subsidiaries and network.

Morocco’s National Ports Agency (ANP) has joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA), according to a 31 March announcement.

Broekman Logistics has commissioned its first eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 4 Mobile Harbor Crane

The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has published key insights into automating container cranes at brownfield sites in its latest information paper which is designed to help port operators improve safety, efficiency and sustainability.

Konecranes has been selected by US Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) to provide five Konecranes hybrid RTGs for intermodal operations in the Chicago area.

PTI began its webinar series with a debate surrounding the future of automation and if it is really the answer to problems that ports, and terminals, are facing today.