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Mitsui E&S Receives Vietnamese Order for 22 Container Cranes

Aug 04, 2025

Mitsui E&S has received an order from Petro Vietnam Phuoc An Port Investment & Operation Joint Stock Company (PAP), an upcoming port operator funded by the Vietnamese government, for 11 ship to shore gantry cranes (Mitsui-Paceco Portainer) and 11 electric rubber tired gantry cranes (Mitsui-Paceco Transtainer).This is the largest-ever crane procurement and order in Vietnam for both companies.PAP is…

DP World Introduces Container Handling Technology at London Gateway

Oct 23, 2025

DP World is investing USD$226 million (£170 million) in container handling technology at its London Gateway logistics hub, marking a step forward in the digitalization and automation of port operations.The new Empty Superstack represents a revolutionary approach to handling empty containers…

Alabama Port Authority Selects Konecranes RTGs to for New Intermodal Terminal

Sep 26, 2025

The Alabama Port Authority has ordered two Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes for its new intermodal facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The order was booked in Q3 2025 and delivery is scheduled for Q4 2026.Container volumes at Alabama’s Port of Mobile grew from approximately 502…

South Africa's Transnet Agrees Equipment Deal with Liebherr

Sep 18, 2025

South Africa's logistics company Transnet on Thursday said it has agreed a 10-year partnership deal with German equipment maker Liebherr for the supply of cranes as it seeks to upgrade and modernize its port operations.The two parties have also agreed on a 20-year asset management program…

Port of Long Beach Orders Two Ship-to-Shore Cranes

Sep 18, 2025

PACECO Corp. and MITSUI E&S have announced a contract to supply two new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Total Terminals International (TTI) at the Port of Long Beach.The new cranes will be capable of serving vessels of up to 24,000 TEU and will be built in Japan…

New Crane Tips Over During Delivery at Tuas Port

Jun 15, 2025

A new quay crane at Tuas Port, Singapore, tipped over on Sunday while it was being delivered to a non-operational berth.There were no injuries or fatalities.No damage has been assessed to adjacent port equipment and facilities. All of PSA Singapore…

Mexican Port Acquires Two Large Quay Cranes

May 20, 2025

Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), ICTSI’s Mexican business unit and operator of the Second Specialized Container Terminal at the Port of Manzanillo, has acquired two quay cranes and four hybrid rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes.At 60 meters high, the quay cranes are the largest in the Americas…

Port of Virginia: New Equipment to Advance ULCV Capacity

Apr 15, 2025

The Port of Virginia is continuing to modernize and expand its operation and recently debuted additional capacity to safely handle simultaneous calls of ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs).Earlier this month at Virginia International Gateway (VIG) the port put four new…

VICT Orders Hybrid Container Carriers

Feb 02, 2025

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), ICTSI's operation at the Port of Melbourne, has purchased four new hybrid automatic container carriers (ACCs) from Kalmar.The new carriers, scheduled for delivery in 2025, will each feature a…

NZ Maritime Union Welcomes Port CEO Conviction

Nov 26, 2024

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed the conviction of former Port of Auckland (POAL) CEO Tony Gibson on a health and safety charge.Gibson was found guilty by Judge Bonnar in the Auckland District Court on Wednesday.Charges were laid…

Liebherr’s Third STS Container Crane Makes Its Way to North American Port

Oct 01, 2024

Crane specialist Liebherr has delivered its third ship to shore (STS) container crane to PSA Penn Terminals in Philadelphia.PSA Penn Terminals received its third Liebherr STS crane in September 2024, complementing the two commissioned in 2018…

US Ports Applaud Exemption on Crane Tariffs

Sep 15, 2024

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has applauded the exemption granted in the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) decision to finalize a 25% tariff on ship-to-shore cranes.The final determination excludes cranes manufactured…

New Cranes at ICTSI’s Manila Flagship Terminal Now Fully Operational

Jul 31, 2024

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes.“The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant step forward to MICT’s expansion and modernization. Their addition enables us to handle cargo loads more efficiently…

World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell RTG Commences Operation

May 16, 2024

Mitsui E&S and its subsidiary company in the United States, PACECO Corp., have announced the commencement of commercial operations of the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Los Angeles.Mitsui…

ICTSI Manila Takes Delivery of New Quay Cranes

Apr 23, 2024

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has significantly upgraded its ability to handle foreign ultra-container vessels with the recent arrival of three new quay cranes at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT)…

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