Konecranes wins Yilport Tàranto project

OEMs continue to make progress with battery-powered machines and alternative fuels as more ports in the US line up for government incentives for low and zero emissions equipment.

There is renewed interest in alternatives to the Panama Canal. Meanwhile, terminal operators continue to invest to serve regional markets and produce exporters.

ZPMC continues its delivery streak, supplying two STS cranes to Italy’s MCT in Gioia Tauro and eight RMG cranes to Sri Lanka’s East Container Terminal.

Automation, central to ongoing discussions between the ILA and USMX, is viewed by Konecranes’ CEO as the way forward for port equipment.

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has revealed a massive order for up to 71 Konecranes AGVs to support its capacity expansion project at the Port of Rotterdam.

Konecranes reported a net profit increase of over 40% year-on-year for both the third quarter and year-to-date figures, driven by strong performance in its service and port solutions segments.