Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has announced it will introduce a medium electric forklift powered by emission-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology, as part of its efforts to offer an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/kalmar_unveils_eco_friendly_forklift
TradeLens, the blockchain-based platform launched by Maersk and IBM, will formally launch in Russia after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Russian Ministry of Transport.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/st_petersburg_signs_up_to_tradelens
DP World has signed an agreement with the Russian Direct Investment Fund, the ROSATOM, global leaders in nuclear technologies and infrastructure, and Norilsk Nickel, one of the world’s leaders in palladium and high-quality nickel production, to develop the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/dp_world_signs_ground_breaking_nsr_port_deal
Fujitsu and Kongsberg Digital have announced a new partnership that will leverage AI to “tackle” the problem of emissions in the maritime sector
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/fujitsu_and_kongsberg_develop_vessel_optimization_app
While the transportation sector’s rapid development has witnessed ports transform into connected environments, the shift towards connectivity is also taking effect beyond the gate
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/insight_building_the_smart_city
Global connectivity experts OneWeb have released a video demonstrating exactly how they enable worldwide satellite communications.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/friday_focus_onewebs_global_satellite_network
Loginno, a provider of IoT solutions, has announced Brazilian shipping company Log-In Logistica as the winner of the Contopia Factor competition
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/worlds_first_digital_shipping_company_revealed
Inmarsat has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Global Service to offer ship owners and operators a “route to maritime digitalization”
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/inmarsat_collaborates_to_drive_maritime_digitalization
The Canadian government has announced a US$35.4 million for two major projects to increase capacity at the Port of Halifax to improve connections to international sea lanes and markets.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/canadian_port_unveils_huge_expansion_investment
Hyperloop is one of the most exciting innovations in recent years and has the potential to revolutionize world trade and logistics. It can travel at approximately 700 miles per hour and a recent Hyperloop project between the Indian cities of Mumbai and Pune could cut a three-hour journey to 30...
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/qa_ryan_kelly_virgin_hyperloop_one