Industry News - April, 2022 - Page 7 of 7

Volvo Trucks Launches Electric Truck With Longer Range

Volvo Trucks continues to lead the deployment of zero-tailpipe emission trucks across the world. In North America, the company now launches an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and faster charging.

The new Volvo VNR Electric has a range of up to 440 km and faster charging than its predecessor.

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Apr 5, 2022 - 3 years ago
Cargo Tonnage At Port Saint John Increases Year-Over-Year

Overall cargo tonnage at Port Saint John for the year 2021 was 28,822,218 metric tonnes (MT), an 11% increase over 2020.

Significant increases experienced, in some cargo sectors as much as 123%.

In the container sector, both TEUs and tonnage experienced year-over-year increases in 2021, with TEUs increasing to 86,949 TEUs (10% over 2020) and tonnage increasing to 617,312 MT (6% over 2020). This is the fifth consecutive year of growth in the container sector at Port Saint John.

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Apr 5, 2022 - 3 years ago
McLaughlin Celebrates 100 Years Of Equipment Innovation And Service

McLaughlin, a Vermeer Brand, was founded in 1921 and has proudly marked a century providing workable solutions for the construction, utility and trenchless industries. Today, the brand continues to innovate and expand the capabilities of auger boring equipment for customers worldwide.

"Through much of the McLaughlin company's 100-year history, Vermeer and its network of dealers have been important partners," said Dave Gasmovic, business development manager for Vermeer MV Solutions. "That mutual commitment solidified when Vermeer acquired McLaughlin. Since then, we’re proud to say that many of our original product lines have been incorporated into the Vermeer-branded product line-up”.

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Apr 4, 2022 - 3 years ago