Vietnamese port operator takes delivery of 12 RTGs

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Vietnamese port operator Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) has taken delivery of 12 Genma-Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes which will be used at Tan Cang-Cat Lai Port.

Genma-Kalmar says the RTGs will be used to improve productivity and efficiency at the port, which is one of the busiest container terminals in Vietnam.

Genma-Kalmar adds the delivery “marks another step forward in strengthening our presence in Southeast Asia’s logistics sector”.

Toyota’s logistics design competition is open

Mjölby, Sweden

The deadline for the 2026 Toyota Logistics Design Competition (TLDC) has been extended to December 1, allowing university students and recent graduates the opportunity to compete for a cash prize and paid internship with Toyota Material Handling Europe Design Centre.

The focus of this year’s competition is on innovative delivery solutions in Africa.

The competition is designed to “overcome infrastructure and accessibility challenges through innovative delivery solutions” and is open to students of industrial design, product design and transportation design as well as those studying engineering, architecture and business.

“The Toyota Design Competition 2026 is more than a competition - it’s a platform for your ideas to drive real change, rethink delivery in the face of infrastructure and accessibility barriers, and showcase your creativity on a global stage,” Toyota says of the TLDC.

“Be part of a movement shaping the future of delivery through innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity.”

Mississippi inmates receive forklift training

Mississippi, United States

A group of men incarcerated at Washington County Regional Correctional Facility have completed forklift certification training, equipping them with national certification credentials and job-ready skills.

Mississippi Department of Corrections private and regional facilities director, Derrick Chambers, says the graduates of the program demonstrated both commitment and determination as they trained in counterbalance lift truck operations, safety procedures and hands-on practice. 

He adds the certification both increases employability upon release while also instilling a renewed sense of purpose and hope for a better future.

“Our mission is to reduce idleness and prepare more of our residents to be workforce-ready at release,” Chambers continues.

“Training programs like this empower individuals with the tools they need to succeed beyond incarceration.

“These men leave this class not just with a certificate but with a renewed outlook.”