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Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
Meenyon Unveils Comprehensive Forklift Portfolio, Featuring the Diesel Hercules Series and Next-Generation Electric Models
Meenyon, a global pioneer in industrial vehicles and intelligent handling solutions, today announced a major expansion of its forklift portfolio, unveiling a powerful diesel lineup alongside its acclaimed electric forklift series. This strategic update further cements Meenyon's reputation as a premier supplier of clean, intelligent, and high-performance equipment for warehouses, ports, factories, and logistics centers across the globe. Since its founding in 2003, Meenyon has pursued one mission: to lead the material-handling sector with products that seamlessly blend productivity, safety, and sustainability. The company's latest offerings include the new Diesel Forklift Truck CPC/Q(D)20-35T3, a rugged internal combustion powerhouse designed to tackle the heaviest loads with exceptional efficiency, alongside its continually evolving line of zero-emission electric vehicles. Introducing the Hercules: CPC/Q(D)20-35T3 Diesel Forklift Truck – Strength Redefined Built to exceed expectations, the CPC(D)30T3 and CPC(D)35T3 models in the Diesel Forklift Truck CPC/Q(D)20-35T3 series provide unmatched load handling and versatility. With rated loads of 3.0 and 3.5 tons and maximum loads reaching 4.0 tons, these forklifts deliver the power and durability required in industrial operations, without compromising on operator comfort or safety. Key Product Highlights: Wide-view mast with cargo drop buffer for enhanced visibility Small-diameter steering wheel with adjustable angle for ergonomic operation Fore-and-aft adjustable seats for personalized comfort Xinchai high-torque diesel engine meeting national emission standards Mechanical gear shift with electronic hydraulic shift for seamless control Heat-insulated hood with sound-absorbing materials to minimize noise and vibration Integrated safety features, including a solid-state instrument panel and overhead guard 'Meenyon's Hercules forklifts exceeded our expectations in load capacity. We look forward to a long-term collaboration,' noted a recent client from the automotive inspection industry who placed an immediate order after a successful on-site demo. Technical Excellence: Engine Models: 4D27G31 (30T3), 4D30G31 (35T3) Rated Power: 36.8 kW @ 2500 rpm Rated Torque: Up to 174 Nm Fuel Tank Capacity: 70 L Travel Speed: 20 km/h Lift Speed: 500/480 mm/s (no load/full load) Gradeability: 20% Turning Radius: 2620 mm Fork Dimensions: 1070 × 125 × 45/50 mm From enhanced mast options to field-tested traction and torque, the Hercules diesel series is built for reliability, performance, and cost-effectiveness in heavy-duty operations. Continued Innovation: Meenyon's Expanding Electric Forklift Line At the heart of Meenyon's zero-emission offering is the Electric Warehouse Reach Truck CQD16/20RV(F)2, purpose-built for high-racking operations up to 12 meters. This flagship model boasts: Ergonomic cockpit and unobstructed forward visibility High-load stability from an optimized mast design 500 Ah battery with 65 A fast charger for multi-shift capability Integrated side-shift system for rapid pallet positioning Supporting operations in narrow aisles and smaller environments, models like the EST122 Pedestrian Stacker, ESR151 Ride-On Stacker, ES16-RS, and ES12-16WA deliver adaptability, safety, and high throughput in compact formats. These units feature advanced safety profiles, spring-assist steering, onboard chargers, and AC-powered systems, all designed to meet the rigorous demands of today's fast-moving logistics centers. 'Electric forklifts are now the performance benchmark for modern logistics,' a Meenyon spokesperson stated. 'With our newest designs, customers no longer have to choose between power and sustainability, they can have both.' Engineering Excellence Meets Global Reach Meenyon's forklifts, whether diesel or electric, are manufactured to the highest standards, certified to SGS IATF 16949:2016 and compliant with CE, ANSI, and UL regulations. Every unit undergoes a multi-stage safety and performance test at Meenyon's in-house lab before being shipped, ensuring out-of-the-box reliability. With over 700,000 electric pallet trucks sold and a distribution network spanning more than 30 countries, Meenyon is a recognized name in both emerging and established markets. The company is also a key contributor to China's national industrial-vehicle standards and continues to push the envelope with ongoing R&D in automation, telematics, and hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion. Real Results, Real Partnerships A recent visit by an international client in the automotive inspection sector resulted in a confirmed order for two 4-ton diesel forklifts after witnessing the 3.5-ton Hercules model successfully handle 4-ton loads, proving itself a cost-effective alternative to heavier equipment. Shipment is expected within 40 days, and future resale partnerships are already under discussion. Explore the Meenyon Advantage Businesses seeking to upgrade their fleets with reliable, efficient, and environmentally conscious equipment are encouraged to explore Meenyon's comprehensive lineup. From diesel-powered heavy-lifters to whisper-quiet electric reach trucks, Meenyon offers the right solution for every industrial need. About Meenyon Founded in 2003, Meenyon is a leading designer and manufacturer of electric forklifts, pallet trucks, stackers, and intelligent handling robots. Headquartered in Shanghai and certified to SGS IATF 16949:2016, the company supplies OEM components to international automotive brands and partners with European and Asian forklift makers. With continuous investment in battery and hydrogen technologies, Meenyon is shaping the future of sustainable material handling. To learn more visit: For the latest updates, follow Meenyon on Social media. Media Contact Company Name: Meenyon (Jiaxing Meenyon Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.) Contact Person: Xia Zaochun Email: Send Email City: Jiaxing City State: Zhejiang Province Country: China Website:
Emirates 24/7
2 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Mohammed bin Rashid reviews development of Mina Al Hamriya
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Mina Al Hamriya today to review progress on the port's ongoing development and its expanding role in advancing regional and global trade. 'We're transforming our ports into dynamic gateways that not only connect the world and accelerate the flow of goods but also drive innovation and opportunity. Our goal isn't just to compete, but to lead global trade with a transformative vision and new standards. We want Dubai to be the first choice for traders, the trusted route for commerce, and the most dynamic hub in the world's supply chains,' His Highness said. During the tour, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was briefed on the port's strategic role in supporting the UAE's food security and facilitating trade across the Arabian Gulf, particularly in perishables and livestock. DP World officials also outlined future infrastructure plans to meet surging regional demand. His Highness also approved a major project at Mina Al Hamriya involving the construction of a 700-metre quay with a 12-metre draft, designed to accommodate larger vessels and expand the port's cargo-handling capability. These developments build on the port's 2024 expansion, which added 1,150 metres of quay wall and significantly boosted berthing capacity. The port now handles a growing mix of steel vessels, breakbulk cargo, RoRo, containers and traditional wooden dhows – preserving its legacy while embracing modern logistics. The port now offers a total of nearly 6.4 million sq. ft of storage space, up from 3.4 million, supporting Dubai's growing trade ambitions. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: 'Mina Al Hamriya has been a vital part of Dubai's trade sector for many decades, and we are committed to investing in the port's growth while preserving its rich maritime heritage. This new expansion project will ensure Mina Al Hamriya continues to support our national economic vision while strengthening trade and food security across the region.' Once a local hub for wooden dhows, Mina Al Hamriya now handles a range of commodities with key markets in neighbouring countries. It remains a critical gateway for fruits and vegetables as well as livestock, with imports expected to reach 1 million head of cattle in 2025. Since last year's upgrade, the port has also registered an 11% increase in vessel calls, rising from 2,430 in the first half of 2024 to 2,700 in the first half of 2025, reflecting strong customer demand. In H1 2025, the port handled trade worth approximately AED9.07 billion. The expansion of the port underlines Dubai's continued investment in agile and future-ready infrastructure to enhance trade resilience and strengthen its position as a global maritime hub.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Sensitive' Memo Reveals How Many Border Agents Trump Is Enlisting In Immigration Raids
The Trump administration has diverted roughly 2,000 officers and agents from the country's ports and borders so they can support immigration raids in U.S. cities, according to an internal homeland security memo viewed by HuffPost and labeled 'sensitive.' The shift in money and personnel reflects the White House's desire to juice the number of deportations of people in the country without authorization ― even if it means sapping manpower normally devoted to countering terrorism and drug trafficking along the borders and at ports of entry. The extra bodies have come from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or CBP, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP includes the U.S. Border Patrol and is a separate entity from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency leading President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. As of late June, CBP was lending out more than 1,100 of its 19,000 border patrol agents and more than 800 of its 26,000 port officers to ICE, according to the document. CBP doesn't normally take part in immigration enforcement away from the country's ports and borders, at least on a large scale. The agency's core responsibilities are to combat terrorism and transnational crime, safeguard the borders, and facilitate lawful travel and trade, but it is now taking part in what Trump has promised to be 'the largest deportation program in American history.' Gil Kerlikowske, who ran CBP under former President Barack Obama, said redirecting these resources could leave the country vulnerable at its ports and borders. Trump has made a big deal about fentanyl coming into the U.S. from other countries and even used the issue as a justification for his trade war. 'The ports of entry ― that's where the fentanyl comes in,' Kerlikowske said. 'If you've taken 800 agents off of the ports of entry, that can cause a significant problem.' Kerlikowske also said he was worried about officers trained to work in ports and along borders suddenly taking part in urban operations and coming face to face with crowds. Armed border patrol agents swept through MacArthur Park in Los Angeles last month, prompting children to flee, according to local news reports. The shift in personnel reflects the White House's desire to juice the number of deportations – even if it means sapping manpower normally devoted to countering terrorism and drug trafficking. 'Their experience and training and expertise is on the border,' Kerlikowske said of border patrol agents. 'Not policing and patrolling an urban area.' Nearly 300 people from the border patrol's special operations group were being deployed to support ICE operations, including 'fugitive apprehensions, surveillance, operational planning, entry tactics and task force participation,' according to the document. Most of the CBP personnel were being used in local ICE operations in Miami, New Orleans, Boston, Nashville, San Antonio, Houston, Seattle and other cities around the country. Nearly 200 were enlisted in what the document refers to as 'Operation Los Angeles,' the series of immigration raids that set off mass protests in California last month. The reporter of this story can be reached on Signal at davejamieson.99 or via email at Another 600 had been lent out for 'Operation At Large,' the nationwide ICE plan to round up undocumented immigrants. The agency was also providing 32 aircraft and 118 pilots and agents from its air-and-marine unit, which is responsible for interdicting drugs, weapons and other illicit cargo along the borders. Those personnel have been helping to move detainees from one facility to another as they await deportation. The unit only has around 1,800 agents and support staff. The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday. The Trump administration hopes to hire 10,000 more ICE agents over the next five years, but it could continue to siphon staff from the ports and borders due to the time it takes to hire. The Republican-controlled Congress recently pumped billions of dollars of new funding into immigration enforcement, including it as part of their tax reform package known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation steers $45 billion toward immigration detention facilities and another $30 billion toward ICE enforcement. But historically, it has taken about half a year to hire an officer to work on deportations. Even if the administration can cut that time down significantly, it still takes months to get new officers trained and onboarded. In the meantime, Trump aides are eager to show the president they are doing whatever they can to further his deportation campaign. The CBP document boasts of the way the agency has diverted agents and officers away from their normal jobs so they can help with raids and detentions. The ports of entry – that's where the fentanyl comes in. If you've taken 800 agents off of the ports of entry, that can cause a significant Kerlikowske, former commissioner of CBP The U.S. Border Patrol 'has expended great resources and manpower to assist ICE to accomplish the presidential mandates that have been set,' the document states. It notes that the loaner program has involved 25 field offices and come at a cost of $20 million as of late June. Although immigration raids are most commonly associated with ICE, customs and border personnel have become a common sight at roundups in California and elsewhere. Masked border patrol agents were just seen making arrests in a Home Depot parking lot in Sacramento on Thursday, according to local news reports. The administration has tried to hype the criminal backgrounds of those it's arresting and deporting, but most appear to only have infractions for traffic or immigration offenses on their records. The clampdown on undocumented workers is growing increasingly unpopular among voters, according to surveys. In a recent CNN poll, 55% of respondents said Trump had gone too far with his deportation campaign, 10 points higher than in February. Kerlikowske predicted that the negative polling and any economic hit due to deportations could prompt the administration to pull back on its raids and shift resources back toward the ports and borders. 'You can probably guess that if they get some numbers they deem sufficient by the end of the year, this is all going to fade off,' he said.
The National
2 days ago
- Business
- The National
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid inspects Mina Al Hamriya
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, paid a visit to Mina Al Hamriya on Tuesday to inspect the project's continuing development. During the tour, the Dubai Ruler was briefed on the port's strategic role in supporting the UAE's food security and enabling trade across the Arabian Gulf, particularly in perishables and livestock, state news agency Wam reported. 'We're transforming our ports into dynamic gateways that not only connect the world and accelerate the flow of goods but also drive innovation and opportunity,' said Sheikh Mohammed. 'Our goal isn't just to compete, but to lead global trade with a transformative vision and new standards. We want Dubai to be the first choice for traders, the trusted route for commerce, and the most dynamic hub in the world's supply chains.'
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Billionaire Ortega buys stake in UK's PD Ports from Brookfield
July 22 (Reuters) - Zara founder Amancio Ortega's investment vehicle Pontegadea Inversiones has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in PD Ports from Brookfield Asset Management ( opens new tab, the British ports and logistics company said on Tuesday. Brookfield will remain invested in the business as a long-term shareholder, PD Ports said without disclosing the terms of the deal. PD Ports operates across 11 locations in the UK, including Teesport and Hartlepool. PD Ports and Brookfield did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for further details on the sale.
