Togo container terminal expands its Konecranes fleet with nine lift trucks.

Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) in Togo is about to take delivery of two Konecranes SMV 4632 TC5 reach stackers and seven Konecranes SMV 7/8 ECC90 empty container handlers to support expansion plans and increasing operational demands. This delivery is sche...

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Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE sets cash compensation for HHLA minority shareholders at €21.16

Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE (PoH) has set the cash settlement for the class A shares of the minority shareholders of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) (ISIN: DE000A0S8488) to be transferred as part of the squeeze-out under stock corpo...

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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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IRPT announces newly elected Great Lakes Basin Directors

ST. LOUIS, MO —April 16, 2026 — Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) is pleased to announce the election of two respected industry leaders to its Board of Directors, representing the Great Lakes Basin. Joe Liebau of Foth and Jody Peacock of Por...

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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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