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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Feeling Centered: The Zen of Conveyor Belt Tracking
The moment a conveyor belt wanders, material spills, system safety and productivity quickly degrade, and operating costs rise. Spillage fouls idlers and pulleys, causing them to seize, leading to friction damage on the belt and potentially becoming a fi...
External conditions impact Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ quarterly results
Weather, strikes and geopolitics weigh on volumes, with recovery in March and continued investments in the future In the first quarter of 2026, Port of Antwerp‑Bruges handled 65.5 million tons of maritime cargo, a decrease of 3.2% compared to the same p...
40+ Years of Engineering Experience
Recently, our team has been especially active in this space, supporting a wide range of projects with expert engineering guidance. We’ve provided hands-on support for complex material handling demands. In addition to consulting, we offer both structural...
E-Crane’s Service Centre in Bangladesh’s Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ) Enters Final Phase to Revolutionize Local Support
Construction is progressing swiftly on E-Crane’s new service center and warehouse located in Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ), Bangladesh. Since breaking ground in May 2025, the project has moved forward at a rapid pace to address the growing regional dem...
Advancing Green Corridors: Hamburg Hosted High-Level Workshop on Energy Transition and Decarbonisation in Maritime Transport
On 23 April 2026, senior representatives from ports, industry, and policy institutions across the Baltic Sea Region convened in Hamburg for the workshop “From Ports to Green Corridors: Energy Transition and Decarbonisation in Transport.” The event too...
Bruks Siwertell recognised by EU Business News with prestigious industry award
Bruks Siwertell has been awarded Bulk Handling Equipment Provider of the Year 2026 – Sweden by EU Business News as part of the Scandinavian Business Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the company’s continued commitment to delivering reliable, hig...
Reliable Service Ensures Continued Performance of Siwertell Ship Unloader
IFFCO operates a Siwertell 790-D screw-type ship unloader at its Paradeep terminal, handling bulk materials such as rock phosphate and sulphur. After 12 years of continuous operation, key vertical conveyor components required replacement to maintain relia...
An Extraordinary Milestone: 40,000 Operating Hours and 2 Million Cycles
Some numbers impress. Others tell a story. Together with Amaggi, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 40,000 operating hours and more than 2 million cycles completed over 11 years by our E-Crane Series 3000. More than performance, this achiev...
Northwest Indiana welcomes international delegation to showcase global trade and logistics strengths
PORTAGE, Ind., May 1, 2026 – On Thursday, April 23, the Northwest Indiana Forum and Ports of Indiana welcomed an international delegation representing 10 countries and provinces to the Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor, highlighting the region’s growi...
