India Accelerates Smart Port Development Backed by Automation and Digital Backbone
India is accelerating the development of high-tech smart ports as part of its larger push to modernize maritime infrastructure and improve cargo handling efficiency. The initiative focuses on integrating automation, digital technologies, AI-based systems, and smart logistics solutions across major ports to support growing trade volumes and faster operations. The report highlights that modern Indian […]
JASO Industrial Cranes Strengthens Manufacturing With New Facility Crane Setup
JASO Industrial Cranes has expanded its production capacity by upgrading its factory infrastructure and installing additional cranes to support upcoming large-scale projects. The latest additions include a crane from the company’s N series, equipped with two 50-tonne open main trolleys and a 10-tonne auxiliary hoist. The company stated that the expansion aims to create a […]
Potain Lends Lifting Power to Bridge Project on Indian Expressway Network
Potain tower cranes are helping build a cable-stayed bridge on the Mumbai-Pune Motorway bypass project in India. This bridge is part of a major infrastructure effort to improve traffic flow and ease congestion on one of the country’s busiest roads. Four Potain MCT 385 cranes have been deployed at the project site to handle heavy […]
Konecranes Brings Advanced Predictive Upkeep Solutions to Yard Crane Operations
Konecranes has expanded its predictive maintenance technology to include yard cranes, aiming to improve equipment reliability and reduce unexpected downtime at container terminals. The move is part of the company’s broader focus on smart port solutions and digital monitoring systems for cargo handling operations. The predictive maintenance system uses real-time data and analytics to monitor […]
Cavotec Unveils Modular Battery Solution Designed for Port Crane Use
Cavotec has introduced a new modular battery system designed to support electric and hybrid port crane operations. The solution aims to help ports reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support the transition toward more sustainable cargo handling infrastructure. The company said the battery system can be integrated into different types of port cranes and is […]
Nissin Secures 3.85 Lakh Sq Ft Warehousing Space Near Gurugram at ₹65 Lakh Per Month
Logistics company Nissin has leased a large warehouse space of around 3.85 lakh square feet near Gurugram as part of its expansion plans in India’s growing warehousing and supply chain sector. The company will reportedly pay a monthly rent of nearly ₹65 lakh for the facility, reflecting strong demand for modern logistics infrastructure in the […]
Nabrawind Validates Skylift Crane-Free Installation System at Namibia’s Diaz Wind Farm
Spanish wind technology company Nabrawind has successfully validated its Skylift crane-free installation system at the InnoVent Diaz wind farm in Namibia, completing the installation of a Goldwind GW165/6000 direct-drive turbine, one of the most technically demanding scenarios for the system. The milestone confirms Skylift’s viability for large-scale wind turbine deployment in remote, high-wind locations where […]
Marine Electricals Secures ₹208.72 Crore Orders from Adani Infra and Udupi Cochin Shipyard
Marine Electricals Limited has secured orders aggregating ₹208.72 crore from Adani Infra and Udupi Cochin Shipyard, spanning electrical systems, integrated automation, and power distribution solutions for large-scale infrastructure and shipbuilding applications. The wins consolidate Marine Electricals’ presence across two of India’s most actively expanding industrial segments, infrastructure development and maritime engineering, where demand for specialised […]
ABB Launches Waterside Automation Solution to Drive Quay Crane Operations at Container Terminals
ABB has introduced its Waterside Automation solution, designed to automate quay crane operations at container terminals and support a gradual transition toward fully autonomous ship-to-shore crane handling. The platform combines vision and movement-based sensor technologies with AI and data analytics to control container positioning, crane movements, and vessel conditions in real time, automatically executing lifting […]
Global Overhead Cranes Market Targets $7.6 Billion by 2032 as Automation and Infrastructure Drive Demand
The global overhead cranes market is projected to reach approximately $7.6 billion by 2032, sustained by accelerating demand across manufacturing, construction, logistics, shipbuilding, and heavy industry. The growth is being shaped as much by technological evolution as by volume, modern crane systems are increasingly equipped with IoT-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, remote operation capabilities, and energy-efficient […]