Apple adds $100B to manufacturing pledge, aims to draw suppliers to US
The enhanced investment comes as the consumer electronics giant anticipates incurring nearly $2 billion in tariff-related costs.
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Maersk ops for cost avoidance to sidestep China-linked vessel fees
The shipping giant also doesn’t plan to charge customers related surcharges as a way to cover the additional costs, said executive Anders Sonesson.
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ARMGs | Australia | Cargo Handling Equipment | ITC | Konecranes | Latest News | Melbourne Intermodal Terminal | Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) | News
RMGs taking shape at MIT
Four towering gantry cranes are going up at Melbourne’s new intermodal hub, as Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) prepares to start operations in October. Four automated RMG cranes have started taking shape at the Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) in Somerton, approximately 20km from the Port of Melbourne. Based on the latest update from Intermodal Terminal Company…
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JNPA reports 10.8% rise in July container throughput
JNPA posts robust growth with 668,336 TEU handled in July 2025, marking a 10.8% year-on-year increase. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s premier gateway, handled 668,336 TEU in July 2025, up 10.8% from the same month last year. Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), operating within JNPA, recorded a monthly container throughput of 231,104 TEU, its…
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Brazil | Cargo Handling Equipment | Decarbonisation | Electric reach stackers | Environment | Latest News | News | Portonave | video | ZPMC
Portonave welcomes electric reachstacker
Brazil’s first fully electric reachstacker begins operations at Portonave container terminal. Portonave, a private container terminal in Navegantes, Brazil, has started operations with what the company described as the country’s first fully electric reachstacker. The machine was acquired as part of a R$439m (US$81m) investment programme for new equipment, announced by the company in April…
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Automation | Cargo Handling Equipment | Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) | HPH Trust | Hutchison Ports | Latest News | News | Q-Truck | Westwell
Hutchison Ports HIT trials Westwell’s autonomous trucks
Westwell’s autonomous Q-Trucks arrive at HIT as Hutchison Ports trials the trucks in mixed-mode operations. Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), part of Hutchison Ports Trust (HPH Trust), is the latest terminal within the group to trial autonomous container trucks, as the operator explores automation to enhance yard efficiency and reduce costs. HIT revealed on social media…
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Trump’s latest tariffs part of ‘new normal’ for retailers, manufacturers
With country-specific tariffs taking hold for imports from numerous trading partners, many companies are considering price hikes and sourcing strategies that prioritize adaptability.
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Trump tariff court case questions president’s emergency powers
Appellate judges are weighing dueling interpretations of a 1977 emergency powers act to determine the legality of the Trump administration’s sweeping duties.
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Steve Madden forecasts tough road ahead due to tariffs
The company planned to shift some China sourcing to Brazil, but new duties on the South American country has it taking a wait-and-see approach.
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How FedEx’s Freight spinoff could impact shipper contracts
Experts say bundled agreements for LTL and parcel delivery services from the carrier are on the outs, potentially incentivizing customers to explore other trucking options.