Container & Cargo Handling – Page 28
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NewsAutomation not always inevitable
It doesn’t always make sense to automate and the feasibility of automation depends on available investment and previous technology and equipment choices, the president of Tideworks Technology has said.
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News“Unprecedented uncertainty” for trade
Global trade prospects in 2018 face an “almost unprecedented level of uncertainty” which calls for caution about expected cargo volume for 2018, Hutchison Port Holdings has said.
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NewsSetúbal prepares for a connected future
Felicity Landon finds that deeper water and new rail links are set to boost the Portuguese port.
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NewsGoing with the grain a win for ports
Michael King finds that growing export figures bode well for dry cargo ports.
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NewsCrossing contamination off the risk list
Contamination can take many forms, but all could cost a port dearly. John Bensalhia reports
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Tyne's expansion pledge drives sustainability
As it marks its 50th anniversary and makes tangible progress with its ”vision” for expansion plan, the UK”s Port of Tyne is pursuing its aim to be a £100m business, winning recognition with last month”s Multimodal 2018”s Port Operator of the Year Award.
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NewsDurban in midst of transformational development
Africa’s busiest port is forging ahead with projects to morph it into a mega logistics gateway, finds Kerry Dimmer.
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NewsWeighing inland against port-centric logistics
Martin Rushmere looks at the options to get cargo out quicker to customers.
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NewsThe smart way to aid navigation
Before investing in navigation aids, make sure there''s not a better alternative, advises Stevie Knight
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NewsMegaships force continual upgrade of ports
The continual increase in the size of ships is forcing a relentless upgrade of ports, with the question for ports now being more one of capability than one of capacity.
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NewsChallenge of finding and retaining port pros
Difficulties in attracting and then recruiting people to the logistics and freight forwarding industry have been aired by industry professionals.
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NewsDigitalisation more important than automation
The chief executive of Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has described digitalisation as “even more important than automation”.
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NewsContainer port traffic exceeds 6%
The global container port traffic growth rate continues to exceed 6% and terminal mergers and acquisitions offer the best potential to thrive in the current container ports and terminal market.
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NewsNew report tackles H&S for crane operators
Port operators could benefit from a new report which includes 20 recommendations for crane manufacturers and terminal operators on how to improve RTG and ship-to-shore (STS) container crane cabin ergonomics and safety.
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NewsStandardisation helps automation implementation
Standardisation is needed to speed up deployment, radically shorten start-up times, and simplify the maintenance of highly complex automated systems, according to the president of Kalmar.
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News“Highest gains” predicted for port infrastructure
The port infrastructure market is projected to see the highest gains through 2017 to 2025.
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NewsKalmar to offer full e-range by 2021
Kalmar plans to make electrically powered versions of all its equipment available by 2021 as part of a commitment to reducing emissions in cargo and material handling operations by fostering eco-efficient technologies.
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NewsCSP to develop supply chain efficiency through new alliance
COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) aims to provide more effective and efficient supply chain services through a new alliance with GLP China Holdings Limited and Eshipping Global Supply Chain Management (Shenzhen) Company Limited.
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NewsSkou: more tech and automation for APMT
A.P. Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou has said that APM Terminals (APMT) will use more technology and more automation where appropriate — especially for transhipment boxes.
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NewsBerth productivity trails container exchange
Consolidation in container shipping is having a positive impact on liner network efficiency, but berth productivity at container terminals is not keeping pace with the growth in the number of boxes exchanged per call, according to new data.
