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Endoline Robotics replaces legacy palletising system with flexible high-speed automation at leading UK flour mill
Capable of handling up to 14 bundles of flour per minute across two production lines, the new system is already playing a key role in supporting increased production volumes and future growth.
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited announces further fleet renewal and growth
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has agreed to acquire a 2019 Imabari built 182 000 dwt scrubber-fitted Capesize vessel with prompt delivery expected in June 2026.
Cavotec signs order in India for motorised cable and hose reels
Cavotec has signed a significant order with a leading engineering company in India for the supply of motorised cable and hose reels. The reels are part of the customer’s first project for ship unloaders.
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MMD and CiDi partner to deliver autonomous material handling within the TraxIQ platform
MMD Group Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with CiDi Inc. to integrate advanced autonomous driving technology within the TraxIQ platform, enabling a new approach to material handling.
New PortRail Group unites two leaders in UK bulk materials handling
PortRail Group is the new name in UK bulk material handling and logistics, following the acquisition of rail freight specialists RFS Works Ltd by JST Ports & Logistics last year.
Metso strengthens African bulk material handling capabilities with inauguration of new Cape Town Hub
Metso is expanding its global bulk material handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa on April 15th, 2026.
Anemoi and NACKS Rotor Sail integration design for Ultramax segment receives AiP from Class NK
Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd and Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co. Ltd (NACKS) have developed new wind-assisted propulsion (WAPS) integration solutions for Ultramax bulk carriers.
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING delivers the world’s first LNG dual-fuelled Kamsarmax
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. announce the delivery of the world’s first LNG dual-fuelled Kamsarmax bulk carrier at its Tsuneishi Factory on 31 March 2026.
SDHI secures India’s first ammonia dual-fuel bulk carrier order
SDHI and Energy ONE Limited have signed a shipbuilding contract to build four 92 500 DWT bulk carriers.