Cargotec has purchased the automation technology of Australia’s Asciano, one of that nation's largest rail freight and port operators. The company will also take on 23 employees from Asciano. Cargotec said the purchase was a strategic step for its existing automation services for ports and terminals. From the deal, Olli Isotalo, Cargotec’s executive vice president of terminals, noted horizontal transportation and yard stacking as two areas of significance.  ...