Navis, a provider of maritime software solutions, has announced that it will equip a series of nine new-build bulk carriers with a dedicated version of its MACS3 computer
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/navis_computer_to_boost_bulk_carrier_fleet
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APMT Invests in Expanded Reefer Operations
APM Terminals Barcelona has announced a 31% increase in reefer capacity, responding to a rapid growth in customer demand for cold storage facilities
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/apmt_invests_in_expanded_reefer_operations
Kalmar’s Electric Solutions to Boost Uruguay Terminal
Kalmar, a provider of lifting solutions, has agreed a deal to supply seven terminal tractors and six forklift trucks to the Rio Estiba terminal in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/kalmars_electric_solutions_to_boost_uruguay_terminal
Great Yarmouth Upgrades with Liebherr Crane
The Port of Great Yarmouth, owned by Peel Ports Group, has taken delivery of a new crane from Liebherr, a move which is expected to improve its ability to handle larger cargoes
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/great_yarmouth_upgrades_with_liebherr_crane
IBM and PIL Launch Chinese New Year Blockchain Trial
Pacific International Lines, one of the top ten ocean carriers in the world, has used an electronic Bill of Lading built on IBM’s blockchain platform to track a shipment of containers
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/ibm_and_pil_launch_chinese_new_year_blockchain_trial
Kalmar Champions Movement to Electric Trucks
Kalmar, a provider of automated and electrified solutions, has published a new feature which highlights the potential of electric forklifts as a “viable alternative”
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/kalmar_champions_movement_to_electric_trucks
Insight: The Rise of Reefer Shipping
While refrigerated containers pose a challenge to carriers and ports, the market for reefer shipping is growing at a fast rate
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/insight_the_rise_of_reefer_shipping
MSC Reefers Boost Fruit Supply Chain
Using the example of gold kiwi fruit, leading ocean carrier MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has called attention to its latest technological breakthroughs for long distance shipping
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/msc_reefers_boost_fruit_supply_chain
CMA CGM Invests in Urban Agriculture
The world’s fourth largest ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced that it will support the financial and industrial development of Agricool, a company specializing in “urban agriculture”
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/cma_cgm_invests_in_urban_agriculture
CMA CGM Upgrades Caribbean Fleet
CMA CGM has announced that it has taken delivery of the CMA CGM Fort de France, one of four new container ships serving the French West Indies
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/cma_cgm_upgrades_caribbean_fleet