Container & Cargo Handling – Page 46
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NewsAuto class
Take up of automation is picking up, albeit from a very low base. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsMaking the most of equipment
Equipment pooling might not necessarily be a terminal operator’s first choice as obviously they would prefer to be busy handling containers, “but if you have a terminal whose equipment has idle periods and next door the terminal is busy, it can be a win-win – they need some equipment, and ...
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NewsWeighing up the options
Drewry''s Jason Chiang says there are clear advantages and disadvantages to be had from equipment pooling.
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NewsShare and share alike
Felicity Landon asks whether sharing equipment is a realistic option for port operations
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NewsState owned, but passing the hat
With government ownership dominant in Western Australia, the dredging funds question is a considerable one for the state''s mid-sized ports.
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NewsCasting the net
San Diego takes a much broader view of its role and future, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsThe deep dive
To dredge or not to dredge can be a loaded question for second tier ports, as Stevie Knight explains
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Saving planets and pounds
Research conducted by manufacturer Teijin Aramid and Gabriel Lodewijks, professor of transport engineering and logistics, has shown the way forward for an environmentally-friendly conveyor system.
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NewsBulk bonus
From generation games to port progress, conveyors offer their own prizes for terminals, finds John Bensalhia
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Green footprint a priority
In terms of its own car terminal planning, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics is placing great emphasis on its environmental footprint, making continuous improvement and prevention of pollution an inherent part of all areas of its activities.
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NewsIn the driving seat
The next generation of car carriers will place greater demands on terminal operations.
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NewsA rollercoaster ride for LNG
Julien Bordet of Ernst & Young Advisory thinks that although investment conditions are difficult, ports looking at LNG import “are best taking the long term view".
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NewsGas guzzlers
Ports need to keep an eye on the future to keep pace with LNG bunkering developments, explains Stevie Knight,
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NewsHonesty valued on lighting claims
Experience has taught Derek McGlashan, Forth Ports'' environment and energy manager, to be highly suspicious of the claims put out by many lighting companies.
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'Queuing up' for lighting solution
Forth Ports has been working with the Ideas With Energy company on a specific lighting project at the Port of Leith involving a 260-metre jetty that is seaward of the lock entrance, and which is occasionally accessed by engineers at night. The whole mesh structure is supported on dolphins and ...
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NewsLighting up
Port lighting has moved on, but is large scale replacement a necessary investment? Alex Hughes thinks so
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NewsBeyond Maasvlakte 2
Rotterdam takes the long term view on investment as Felicity Landon finds out
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Business continuity of utmost importance
Business continuity is the one area which has the greatest immediate impact and influence on infrastructure asset owners and operators.
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NewsStanding strong
Ports need to be better prepared for natural disasters as recent events have shown. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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NewsCall for coordinated industry action
The industry is failing to help itself on the angle and tone of dry bulk handling legislation, according to industry specialists.
