First electric Hitachi ultra-large excavator in south-east Europe modernises production and reduces emissions in Montenegro mine

The first electric Hitachi EX2600-7E ultra-large excavator in Europe has been delivered in March 2026 by authorised Hitachi dealer West Balkans Machinery (WBM) to Rudnik uglja Pljevlja. The new 250-tonne machine will be used to extract coal at the Pljevlj...

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Connected machines and minds

From intelligent assistance systems that make earthmoving safer and more efficient to interdisciplinary teams shaping our next generation of digital solutions — construction technology is evolving fast. In edition 7, we take you inside today’s smarter...

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Leadership change at Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren steps down as CEO

Behind the scenes, discussions about a change in leadership at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges had been underway for some time. The organisation is at the start of a new strategic phase, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and sustainable value creation. In...

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Transtec World becomes first operator in the Americas to adopt Konecranes electric empty container handlers

Two Konecranes E-ACE 7/8 ECC 90 electric empty container handlers will operate across Transtec World’s container depot at the Port of Santos in Brazil, marking the first deployment of Konecranes electric empty container handlers in the Americas. The ord...

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Full Speed Ahead: How to Improve Ship Loading & Unloading

Efficient ship loading lies at the heart of global trade, enabling the safe, timely, and cost-effective movement of essential materials around the world. From coal and grain to ore and aggregates, optimizing how these commodities are handled is critical t...

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Liebherr sees stable growth in the 2025 business year

The Liebherr Group ended 2025 with a revenue of €14,772 million. Compared with the previous year, the company recorded a revenue growth of €150 million or 1.0 %. The Group continued investing at the high level of the previous two years with investm...

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Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor welcomes Ocean7 Ranger as the first ocean vessel of the 2026 international shipping season

U.S. Steel cargo shipment ends one of shortest winter closures for Great Lakes shipping Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor celebrated the start of the 2026 international shipping season Saturday with the arrival of the Ocean7 Ranger. The ocean vessel complet...

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Ports & Terminals Creating a Culture of Maintenance Safety

For bulk handling in ports and terminals, production uptime and meeting projected targets are naturally some of management’s primary goals.  In some instances, quarterly or annual bonus structures can be tied to these targets.  Although this bonus...

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E-crane® Demo Days 2026

 Experience the World’s #1 equilibrium Crane – Live in Action Join us at the Port of Iberia, in LA, for the E-Crane® Demo Days 2026, a multi-day hands-on event where performance, innovation, and technology come together. Discover how E-Crane equili...

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Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH receives Platinum for its efforts in sustainability

Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for sustainable business practices The company has progressed from Gold to Platinum thanks to improvements in the areas of the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable p...

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