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- 13 Feb 2025 ( #1217 )
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Spain's Port of Vigo has ordered two RTGs
Spain's Port of Vigo has ordered two RTGs

Spanish port orders RTGs

Galicia, Spain

The main terminal at the Spanish Port of Vigo, Terminales Marítimas de Vigo, has ordered two hybrid Konecranes rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes as it works towards its ambitions of reducing its carbon footprint.

“Our investment in hybrid Konecranes RTGs aligns with our drive for more efficient and sustainable container handling,” says Román Davila González, associate director with terminal operator Termavi.

“These cranes cut emissions and reduce fuel consumption, and their advanced safety and automation features improve our productivity. We’re also leaving the door open to potential retrofitting for hydrogen power.”

Delivery of the RTGs is expected in Q4 2025.

ZMIE ends Maximal distribution agreement

Hangzhou, China

Maxlion's Barry Su
Maxlion's Barry Su

The founder of Zhejiang Maximal Imp and Exp (ZMIE) company, Barry Su, has announced the formal dissolution of its Master Dealer Agreement with partner company Maximal Forklift.

The dealer agreement was established in October 2021 and saw ZMIE as a distributor for Maximal in the Asia, the Pacific, and EMEA.

Su tells Forkliftaction News he dissolved the agreement because he has aspirations to develop his new Maxlion brand, products and factory.

Maxlion has a product range which includes 1.5-12T forklifts, 4WD rough terrain forklifts, compact telehandlers and sideloaders.

Su says current orders for Maximal through ZMIE will be honoured.

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