Counting the cost of productivity

Italy’s CIPESS has approved € 206.8m for the first phase of Trieste’s Pier VIII container terminal, set to start operations by 2027.

The HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder is facing congestion due to ship delays, crane replacement work, weather challenges, and export container volumes.

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

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.

HHLA has revised its 2024 forecast upward, citing strong transport volumes and earnings despite global challenges affecting shipping routes.

Shenzhen’s Chiwan Terminal boosts capacity with higher cranes as it sets sights on handling vessels up to 24,000 TEU.