Container & Cargo Handling – Page 53
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NewsIn the zone
Bromma has been helping to make the most of spreader fleet performance with the aid of the Green Zone initiative.
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NewsBells and whistles
Today''s smart spreaders need to do much more than simply lift a container, as John Bensalhia finds out
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Tandem lift splits manufacturers
Straddle carrier customers usually plump for 40-ton single lift units or 50-ton twin lift, but today there is an increasing market demand for 60-ton expanding twin lift capability, allowing it to match the capacity on ship-to-shore cranes.
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NewsMessy play
All-electric straddle carriers remain a pipe-dream for operators fed up with leaky hydraulic components. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsFacing up to falling volumes
Despite rocky times, the Los Angeles and Long Beach box trade dominance will continue. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsTaking the pulse
Time and money. Two valuable commodities – but as ever in all walks of life, there never seems to be enough of either, meaning that both are as precious as gold dust.
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NewsPitching a lift
While the reachstacker may be growing in popularity, the fork-lit truck is still an efficient, value-for-money container handler. John Bensalhia explains
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NewsRiding the green wave
Energy efficiency has moved off the desirable list and on to the essential list for terminals looking for temporary structures - and manufacturers have been quick to respond.
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NewsShort term solutions
Up in days, green and cost effective - temporary structures offer it all, as Alex Hughes discovers
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Beyond the box
Multi-business strategies spread the risk at the UK’s Portland harbour. Carly Fields reports
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NewsKeeping the neighbours on side
In addition to its proactive activities, Ports of Auckland also has systems in place to deal with complaints from local residents.
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NewsLighting up the locals
Ports can bring much more to a local community than just commercial benefits, as Alex Hughes explains
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Breaking the mould
US ports continue to be firmly wedded to and dependant on the alliance of 14 marine exchanges that cover 85% of national vessel movement details.
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NewsA voyage of discovery
Port Community Systems have yet to prove their worth in the lucrative US market, as Martin Rushmere finds out
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Jump the queue
Itajai is positioning itself as an alternative to more congested Brazilian ports, as Bob Moser finds out
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NewsSpotting the weak links in the chain
As more and more gate automation systems become an integral part of the terminal’s production, so any problem with one individual process can quickly have an impact on the entire terminal operation, says Anton Bernaerd, business development manager at CAMCO Technologies in Belgium.
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NewsNo way to ‘cut and paste’
Every operation is different and there is no way to ‘cut and paste’ from one port to another, says John Lund of Visy.
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NewsMixed messages
Partners, competitors, or a bit of both? The overlap of gate solution, terminal operating and third party systems is causing confusion. Felicity Landon reports
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Ticking the green boxes
One grab factor that has to be taken into account nowadays is that of the environment – when a crane handles dusty material, this is always going to pose problems such as dust pollution and spillage.
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NewsGift of the grab
The unsung crane grab is an integral element for ensuring fast, effective bulk handling. John Bensalhia reports
