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HHLA and the Fraunhofer Centre are looking for partners to commercialise a pin-setting robot for rail operations.

Arvato has introduced two Boston Dynamics Stretch robots at its Kentucky campus, designed to autonomously unload loose-loaded boxes from containers.

Canada’s supply chain is under severe strain as ports in British Columbia brace for a strike on Monday, while Montreal is already experiencing disruptions due to ongoing labour actions.

Ports across the US outline targeted plans to utilise EPA funding to accelerate the shift to zero-emission equipment and infrastructure.

Kalmar CEO Sami Niiranen says demand has been stable over the past five quarters ranging at € 400m per quarter.

Port of Montreal says container ships have started to divert to other ports as an indefinite strike starts at Termont’s Viau and Maisonneuve terminals.