Container & Cargo Handling – Page 62
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NewsPlaying with the possibilities
A temporary structure is the obvious choice if the building has to come down again, because other developments earmarked for the site, or those sticky permissions mean that you can''t put a permanent building up. But there can be a lot more to it than that.
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NewsTemporary decisions
''Temporary'' can be a misnomer for some short term on dock storage solutions, as Stevie Knight finds out
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Secondhand units not the 'steal' they appear to be
A secondhand market for fork-lift trucks certainly exists - even if it''s sold back to the dealer under buy back terms included in the original tender.
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NewsKBSP: all part of the Master Plan
The opening of the Bahrain Gateway is not to the detriment of Mina Salman, as Patrik Wheater finds out
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Cone and cell units come under microscope
Cone and cell type rubber fender units have become a hot topic in the industry through instances of water filling leading to fender or structural damage.
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"Green" importance grows slowly in fenders
Growing global concerns for the environment are beginning to make their presence felt in the fender market, where ports are beginning to give "green" materials a greater importance.
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NewsFendering Feature 2009 by Dave and Iain MacIntyre
Second class ''middle men'' are creating waves in the fender market, as Dave and Iain MacIntyre find out
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Technology isn't always the answer
In many manufacturing camps, the solution to driving sales figures is often thought to be tied to increased technology.
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NewsGrab your conkers!
A carefully selected and properly maintained bulk unloader can save you money, as Patrik Wheater finds out
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NewsBaltimore pursues 3P project in advance of Panama Canal expansion
The Port of Baltimore''s first steps into a public-private partnership project are at the heart of its long term strategy. Felicity Landon reports
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Re-sale values don't stack up
Making money out of straddle carriers at the end of their front line working lifeis not a job for the fainthearted.
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NewsAuckland Rs
The increased complexity of modern electronics and diagnostic systems, in Iain Robertson''s view, is a good thing.
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NewsStrads and RS
Go beyond unit price comparisons when sourcing new box positioning equipment, Alex Hughes advises
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NewsChennai Port - looking for space
Chennai refuses to be overshadowed by its neighbours, as Stevie Knight discovers
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Red Sea Gateway Terminal facts & figures
The 1m sq m Tusdeer Bonded and Re-export Zone is being developed alongside the Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) - the intention being to create an integrated logistics hub for the Red Sea region.
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NewsLooking for the luxury market
Felicity Landon reports on Saudi Arabia''s first privately developed container terminal
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Buy in bulk to save costs
In the interests of keeping operator costs at a minimum throughout the lifetime of cable reel equipment, many operators purchase cables and reels together as a package, says Cavotec Specimas ERTG product manager, Diego Sanchez.
