Container & Cargo Handling – Page 34

  • 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.

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    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

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    Automatic attraction

    2016-09-05T09:43:00Z

    AJ Keyes considers major planning factors governing container terminal automation

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    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Isabelle Ryckbost: The final compromise is, in many ways, a significant improvement on the original Commission proposal of May 2013
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    Agreement reached on EU Ports Regulation text

    2016-07-04T13:53:00Z

    After 15 years of discussions, the European Commission, Council and Parliament have reached a compromise on the text for the Ports Regulation, the legal framework for organising port services and financial transparency of ports in Europe.

  • APM head of design has outlined the concept of ‘terminal by module’
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    APMT’s ‘terminal by module’ vision

    2016-06-23T16:04:00Z

    APM Terminal’s head of terminal design and automation has outlined the concept of ‘terminal by module’ at TOC Europe’s 40th annual industry gathering.