Container & Cargo Handling – Page 34

  • Konecranes celebrates record ASC order
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    Virginia confirms bumper Konecranes order

    2016-10-25T14:59:00Z

    The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has provided Konecranes with Notice of Intent to Award Contracts in the US Stock exchange release, which will be the largest deal in the history of Konecranes.

  • Kalmar delivery to HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona
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    Kalmar to deliver T2 terminal tractors

    2016-10-03T12:42:00Z

    HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona has placed an order with Kalmar for five forklift trucks and two T2 terminal tractors.

  • Georgia has been successful in linking up by rail with other hubs. Credit: GPA
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    Modal moves

    2016-10-03T09:43:00Z

    Shifting the cargo mode is a move that all ports can pursue, explains Martin Rushmere

  • Extra dimension: dry bulk ports generally employ 2D models, although 3D is available. Credit: TBA
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    Predictable planning

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    Simulation can help dry bulk ports operationally and commercially, explains John Bensalhia

  • Full steam ahead: the 1.1m capacity CMIT facility is now running almost full
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    Picking up the pace

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    APM Terminals CMIT is moving away from ''years of pain'', finds Stevie Knight

  • Commitment: Harbour Centre Port Terminal invested in new facilities meet growing breakbulk demand. Credit: HCPTI
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    Keep it moving

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    Ports are under increasing pressure to improve their breakbulk-related operating efficiency, finds Lara Shingles

  • Ineffective funding: The ECA says that maritime transport in the EU is in troubled waters Photo: ECA
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    Ineffective port funding

    2016-09-28T11:50:00Z

    A new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) says that most EU funding has been targeted at ineffective and unsustainable port developments.

  • News

    Hanjin saga continues

    2016-09-26T13:15:00Z

    The Hanjin Shipping saga is continuing with reports of more fallout affecting ports in the US, Singapore and Australia.

  • New investment sees Williams Shipping buy a new Hyster reach stacker
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    Williams invests in Hyster reachstacker

    2016-09-19T09:32:00Z

    Williams Shipping has bought a powerful Hyster reach stacker as part of its £250,000 investment to boost its cargo handling capabilities.

  • On board: ports in the main trading areas are follow the SOLAS regulations
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    Weight and see

    2016-09-05T09:43:00Z

    July’s container weighing deadline passed and the supply chain didn’t implode, finds Felicity Landon

  • Moving times: Ausenco's believes that modern containerised bulk systems can get cargo to market
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    Bulked up boxes

    2016-09-05T09:43:00Z

    Developments in containerised bulk handling offer benefits for ports. John Bensalhia reports

  • Accessible: Hinrichs says it can generally get hold of good quality secondhand units
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    Thrift or quick lift

    2016-09-05T09:43:00Z

    Ports have varied reasons for choosing pre-loved container handling equipment, explains Alex Hughes

  • Deep gains: subsurface devices could yield fringe benefits for ports
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    The big wave

    2016-09-05T09:43:00Z

    Tidal energy can deliver bounties for open-minded ports, explains Stevie Knight

  • News

    Automatic attraction

    2016-09-05T09:43:00Z

    AJ Keyes considers major planning factors governing container terminal automation

  • News

    Nagoya and Guangzhou top 'riskiest port' ranking

    2016-08-11T12:03:00Z

    RMS has analysed the catastrophe risk of the world’s ports and ranked the top ten for greatest potential loss.

  • Uplifting: geared transloaders can address bottlenecks. Credit: MacGregor
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    Floating capacity

    2016-08-03T09:55:00Z

    Transhipment can help with dry cargo management, as John Bensalhia explains

  • Home from home: remote operators at Manzanillo International Terminal can enjoy the comforts of an office environment. Credit: ABB
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    Off the dock

    2016-08-03T09:55:00Z

    The perks of divorcing the driver from port equipment are clear, finds Alex Hughes

  • Aerial view of the Port of Busan
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    Busan Port aspires to global hub status

    2016-08-03T09:54:00Z

    Busan has clear aspirations for its future position in Asia.

  • Long term: if you’re expecting to be on your site for 30, 50, or 100 years, you need to get along with your neighbours
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    Don’t skimp

    2016-08-03T09:54:00Z

    Cutting corners with the masterplan could cost ports a lifetime of missed revenue. Lara Shingles reports

  • Losses: McKinsey has identified $17bn of annual waste in ocean container supply chain process. Credit: Port of Gothenburg.
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    Embrace the data

    2016-08-03T09:54:00Z

    Ports need to take the leap into the unknown to capitalise on data-related gains, finds Carly Fields.