Maersk has commenced the construction of a new cold store facility in St. Petersburg, ensuring that it is able to address the needs of the Russian market
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/maersk_unveils_huge_cold_store_in_russia
Dry Bulk and Specialist Cargo Handling
ZIM Invests in Advanced Reefer Containers
Shipping company ZIM has announced that it will expand its fleet of ZIMonitor refrigerated containers, adding advanced “Star Cool” units manufactured by MCI
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/zim_invests_in_advanced_reefer_containers
Gothenburg Begins Rail-Connected Terminal Build
Port of Gothenburg has revealed that the construction of its Svea Terminal, a rail-connected crossdocking facility for forest products, has now commenced
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/gothenburg_begins_rail_connected_terminal_build
Danish Port Expands Liebherr Fleet with Mega Crane
Liebherr, a provider of lifting solutions, has announced that the Port of Esbjerg will expand its lifting capacity with the addition of an LHM 800 mobile harbour crane
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/danish_port_expands_liebherr_fleet_with_mega_crane
Hamburg Süd Continues Fleet Expansion
Maersk-owned shipping line Hamburg Süd has announced the christening of “Polar Ecuador”, its latest addition to a fleet of reefer-fitted container vessels
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/hamburg_sued_continues_fleet_expansion
CTAC19: Day Two in Review
The Container Terminal Automation Conference was a key forum for debate within the maritime automation community, bringing together industry leaders
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ctac19_day_two_in_review
CMA CGM Launches Pharma Cargo Service
CMA CGM has announced the launch of a Reefer Pharma division that will focus on the temperature-controlled transportation of pharmaceutical products
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/cma_cgm_launches_pharma_cargo_service
China Retaliates with Major Tariff Hike
China has announced that it will implement higher tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods, retaliating to a tariff hike from President Trump
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/china_retaliates_with_major_tariff_hike
Konecranes Introduces New Empty Container Solution
Konecranes, a provider of smart lifting solutions, has introduced the 11-ton empty container handler, its latest addition to a range of “versatile lift trucks”
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/konecranes_introduces_new_empty_container_solution
Watch: Konecranes’ 2,000th Mobile Harbour Crane
Konecranes, a provider of smart port solutions, has revealed that its 2,000th Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane has been inaugurated, following a ceremony at the Port of Cartagena
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/watch_konecranes_2000th_mobile_harbour_crane