Container & Cargo Handling – Page 36
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NewsBuying in bulk
Used bulk handling equipment proves a tougher sell than container units, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsA weighty issue on the west coast
In the US, the West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) says that all of its member terminals are incapable of providing verified gross mass (VGM) weighing services as per the new SOLAS guidelines going into effect on July 1.
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Global Ports Development Report 2015
The Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) has issued its Global Port Development Report for 2015.
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NewsChallenging the norm
Malaysia''s grand Sapangar development could give Port Klang a run for its money, explains Stevie Knight
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NewsKeeping pace
Dean Davison examines how existing ports can plan to keep pace with the swelling demand
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NewsScreen time
Simulators offer flexibility and time savings at a price to suit a range of budgets. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsThe right chemistry
Chemical handling is booming for ports willing to invest in modern techniques. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsBrighter future
Brazil''s deepwater Sepetiba foresees a turn around in fortunes in 2016. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsPrice wars
Is it time for a radical rethink on container terminal pricing? McKinsey & Co seem to think so. Barry Parker reports
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NewsAn app a day
With Uber-style booking apps taking shape for trucking, how long before ports get the Uber treatment, asks Felicity Landon
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NewsCreature comforts
Operators are the focus of attention when it comes to cab design, explain Dave and Iain MacIntyre
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NewsThe seesaw effect
Breakbulk and project cargoes are no longer viewed as a secondary revenue stream, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsDrewry: Less money in terminal operations?
Drewry’s latest Container Intelligence Weekly has argued that it becoming increase challenging for terminal operators to maintain their levels of financial return.
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NewsPlaying the long game
AJ Keyes asks if container ports plan properly, or do they simply steam ahead, regardless?
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HAROPA ports celebrate 2.4% throughput growth
HAROPA has announced that 2015 was a year of positive growth and has promised that there are new developments taking place in 2016.
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NewsGeorgia awards concession for 100m tonne port
Georgia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development has announced that the Anaklia Development Consortium has been awarded the contract to build and develop a Deep Sea Port in Anaklia.
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NewsBraving the elements
Extreme winter conditions needn''t bring a port to its knees, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsInnovation drive
Bigger ships have pushed the technological envelope for bulk ports, finds Stevie Knight
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NewsPour point
Stevie Knight finds that there is no simple path for ports looking to offer new fuels
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