Ports need to prepare for hotter, wetter, stormier futures
Climates are changing, and the interface between land and sea is experiencing some of its most extreme effects; port terminals need to be ready for more climatic turmoil, and have access to dry bulk handling equipment that can be adapted for the challenge...
Minimal Footprint, Maximum Elevation: A greener path to progress
Biomass energy has been integral to human life since the dawn of civilization, starting with the burning of wood for cooking and heating. Today, wood remains the largest source of biomass energy. Biomass can be converted into fuels, electricity, and other...
New Video Interview – BRUNONE Innovation
Discover how BRUNONE Innovation has been improving conveyor belt systems for over 40 years, with a strong focus on safety and performance. The interview highlights their 15-year partnership with the RULMECA Group, which has been key to ongoing innovationâ...
Landmark handover of 2000th LHM at Marcegaglia
Liebherr’s LHM 600 mobile harbour crane enhances steel cargo handling at Marcegaglia’s Ravenna site, supporting high-volume operations and future growth. The delivery deepens a two-decade partnership between two family-owned industrial leaders. Senior...
Rulmeca – Airport Security & X-Ray Conveyor Solutions
Rulmeca powers the world’s busiest airports with proven material handling components designed for continuous, high-intensity baggage flow. From check-in to X-Ray screening, explosive detectionsorting, and loading/unloading our conveyors are built for sp...
Introducing Rulmeca’s PSV – Steel Impact Rollers
Ultimate protection for your conveyor belt. Designed for light, medium, and heavy-duty applications, Rulmeca’s PSV impact rollers offer unmatched shock absorption and durability—ensuring long-lasting performance and reduced wear in the most demanding ...
HCME Appoints Dr. Hubertus Muenster as Director for sales, rental and distribution management aiming strategic realignment of Sales & Marketing Division
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hubertus Muenster as Director for sales, rental and distribution management, effective 1 July 2025. This strategic addition to the leadership team comes as par...
HHLA TK Estonia: FERNRIDE begins transition to driverless operations
A significant milestone for autonomous logistics in Europe: At the HHLA TK Estonia terminal near Tallinn, the pioneer in yard trucking automation, FERNRIDE, has begun the operational transition to driverless operation of terminal tractors. Together, the t...
Industry Insight from Martin Engineering’s New Australian Managing Director
[Neponset, IL] – Martin Engineering, the global leader in belt conveyor and bulk material flow technology, announced the hiring of Darren Gilbert as Managing Director of the Australian Business unit.  A native of Newcastle, Australia, Mr. Gilbert bring...
Container growth softens impact of declining bulk traffic and congestion in first half of 2025
In the first six months of 2025, the total throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges was 137.2 million tonnes, a decrease of 4.3% compared to the same period last year. While container and RoRo traffic saw growth, both dry and liquid bulk volumes declined. Con...
Press Release: Christening the Creole King: A New Era of Bulk Cargo Innovation Unveiled at the Port of Iberi
Iberia Parish, LA — July 11, 2025 — A landmark moment in Gulf Coast industry was celebrated today with the christening of Creole King, a state-of-the-art barge-mounted stevedoring crane, at the Port of Iberia. Operated by Cooper Consolidated and assem...
Greek Hitachi dealer enjoys double celebration in 2025
Helma SA celebrates two special milestones this year – five years as the authorised dealer for Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) in Greece as well as its 40th anniversary. Since it became part of the HCME dealer network in 2020, Helma h...
Press Release: Another E-Crane® Successfully Delivered to Port of Coeymans (USA)
Coeymans, NY, USA — July 10, 2025 — E-Crane® once again takes a bold step forward with the successful delivery of its first mobile crawler crane to the Port of Coeymans (USA). This impressive machine, weighing 600 tons, combines exceptional perform...
Press release: E-Crane® Introduces Mobile Crawler Crane Concept providing Uninterrupted Quay Logistics
Coeymans, NY, USA / Adegem, BE — July 10, 2025 — E-Crane® proudly presents a groundbreaking crawler crane concept that combines full machine mobility with uninterrupted logistical flow along the quay. Designed for E-Cranes with an operating weight ...
Going Downhill Can Move Your Operations Up
We usually think of “going downhill” as a bad thing—but in bulk material handling, it can be a major advantage. When the terrain allows it, downhill conveyors are among the most energy-efficient systems available for mines and processing plants. The...
Research and development drives progress at Hitachi Construction Machinery
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd (HCM) has revealed an increase in spend on research and development, signalling the growing importance of innovation in the construction industry. As a leading construction equipment manufacturer, HCM is constantly ...
Louisiana’s Five Lower Mississippi River Ports Partner to Launch First-Ever Unified Marketing Strategy
BATON ROUGE, La. – The five deep-water ports of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) — Port of Greater Baton Rouge, Port of South Louisiana, Port of New Orleans, St. Bernard Port, Harbor and Terminal District, and Louisiana Gateway Port — have entered ...
Ports of Indiana appoints Dexter Salenda to newly created Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director role
Global logistics industry veteran Dexter Salenda has joined Ports of Indiana as the organization’s first Foreign Trade and Economic Development Director. This position was created to expand Ports of Indiana’s Foreign-Trade Zone program and offer new s...
