In this issue we feature HAROPA in France, which continues to strengthen the strategic importance of the Seine corridor via multi-modal expansion, green initiatives and infrastructure investment. Meanwhile, Germany’s ports
are proving resilient despite economic headwinds, with operators focusing on efficiency, rail
connectivity and long-term competitiveness in uncertain times.
Technology and automation remain central themes throughout this issue. We explore the hidden
rugged computing infrastructure that quietly keeps terminal operations running, while advances in
Automatic Vessel Planning, smart container applications and mission-based rail autonomy reveal
how digitalisation is reshaping terminal efficiency and operational precision. Equipment innovation
is also striving forward, as shown in our editorial on Mobile Harbour Cranes and pneumatic ship unloading.
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