Equipment – Page 101

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    Security training on screen

    2005-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Videotel Marine International in conjunction with the IMO and a number of port security authorities, has produced an interactive, computer-based training course which could form the basis of official Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) accreditation, as called for under the ISPS Code.

  • Controlled atmosphere technology offers warehouses an alternative to fumigation
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    Importers In Invest

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Warehousing and logistics operators at import destinations are investing in new facilities to handle and store coffee and cocoa, including environmentally friendly techniques to replace fumigation. David Foxwell has been investigating.

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    KCI Konecranes supplies 30 RMGs to APMT

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Maersk has contracted KCI Konecranes for the delivery of 30 RMGs to APM Terminals'' new state-of-the-art container terminal in Portsmouth, Virginia. The contract calls for deliveries to begin in October 2006, and includes the option for an additional 30 cranes. APMT''s new Virginia container terminal project is the largest single ...

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    Kommerling seals refurbish lock gates

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Kommerling, manufacturer and supplier of sealants and adhesives, has supplied 360 litres of its Rallithane 810 to Bristol City Docks for sealing its refurbished inner lock gates. Each gate measures 10 metres square is over a metre deep and weighs 75 tonnes. This contract follows a successful application of the ...

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    TIDEWORKS RE-BRANDS S.WISE

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Tideworks has re-branded its S.Wise product line, designed to help multipurpose terminal operators plan and control terminal processes. The software, part of Tideworks'' 2004 acquisition of Rotterdambased Sonu Software Solutions, will now be marketed under the Genoa Breakbulk Management System(R) moniker.

  • Gottwalds HMK330EG destined for Mundra
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    Gottwald busy in India

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Gottwald is supplying two HMK 330 EG four-rope grab cranes for professional bulk handling to Gujarat Adani Port (GAPL) in Mundra. In addition, two HMK 300 Es, Gottwald''s current bestseller, have been ordered by DPI Terminals (DPI) for the Rajiv Gandhi Terminal in Cochin (Kochi) to be operated by India ...

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    ALLIES TO HELP SHIPPING LINES ENHANCE COMPETITIVENESS

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    The exchange of information among shipping alliance members will be made easier and more efficient with ALLIES, an " Alliance Hubbing Solution" offered by Portnet. com, a subsidiary of PSA Corporation.

  • Tim Halhead, Medcenters COO and Iikka Annala, VP Kalmer Straddle Carriers
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    Medcenter explains strad preference

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    The latest batch of 32 straddle carriers delivered to Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro has brought the terminal''s total Kalmar straddle carrier fleet to 100.

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    TURKS OPT FOR KALMAR RTGS

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Mardas Marmara Deniz Isletmeciligi, the container terminal operator in the Mardas Port area of the Ambarli Port Complex in Istanbul, has ordered six Kalmar E-One all-electric RTGs. Each unit will be equipped with Smartrail® and Remote Machine Interface (RMI).

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    TRANSAS SIGNS UP NEW CLIENTS

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Transas is to supply a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system for Drogheda Port Company (DPC) in Ireland.

  • Job site Bemo Rail, Eurogate Terminal Hamburg
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    Bemo Rail wins Euromax contract

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Bemo Rail, with its partners GTI Infrastructure and Ooms Construction, have secured an infrastructure contract for Rotterdam''s new Euromax Terminal for the installation of rails, electrical and data cabling, security, water and paving for the terminal''s quays.

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    MAFI RoRo Tractor MT 36

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Bemo Rail's general manager, Teun Druijf told PS that the three partners were selected from a shortlist of six bidders. The award followed a lengthy pre-selection process which was narrowed down to a final shortlist of two. Bemo Rail's portion of the contract will be to provide rail paths for ...

  • Smits: Horizontal and transversal adjustment
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    Container moves increased by 30%

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    To cope with growing container traffic the Finnish forest products port of Rauma has acquired a second CH 6600 TA FT fixed twin spreader with both horizontal and transversal adjustment, from VDL Smits Spreader Systems, to operate with its Gottwald HMK300E MHC.

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    Patrick Stevedores signs service contract with Kalmar

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Patrick Stevedores has confirmed a warranty/ service contract with Kalmar for its automated straddle carrier fleet at the Fisherman Islands terminal in Brisbane.

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    Is your cctv system working for you?

    2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

    According to CCTV specialist AtView, a high proportion of installed CCTV systems are nonoperational, either because they were poorly installed or specified at the outset, or because something has subsequently gone wrong. As a result, there are many existing CCTV systems that would benefit from a thorough check up, some ...

  • The new DUKE OF NORMANDY due to join Jersey Harbours is one of the new generation of shallow draft Shoalbusters like the TARKA shown here
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    Meet the Multi-Tasking Girl Fridays

    2005-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Among the many issues relating to the maintenance of port facilities is how best to support work requiring the use of floating plant. Jack Gaston reports on the wide choice of maintenance work craft available.

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    What it takes to do the job

    2005-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Analysing the main requirements for such a vessel, the following features become obvious.

  • Typical in-cab arrangement. (Inset): Typical split screen view for a 20 and 40/45 foot container
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    ITS saves 8% in equipment running time

    2005-06-01T00:00:00Z

    International Terminal Solutions (ITS) has developed what it believes is the most cost effective and flexible solution in straddle carrier and truck alignment systems, LoadVIEW.

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    TUGS FOR BP

    2005-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The system allows the driver of a truck, trailer-train or straddle carrier to view the vehicle in relation to the stopping position offering a computer-augmented birds-eye view. Most existing systems use lights to show the driver the stopping point making it difficult to judge the exact position. The LoadVIEW system ...

  • Bromma Tandem Spreader for HPH in China
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    Bromma's Tandem Quattro looms

    2005-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Bromma is readying availability of its new Tandem Quattro spreader. Tandem Quattro can handle four 20'' containers. Available lift options include one 40'' container; one 45'' container; two 40'' containers; two 45'' containers; two 20'' containers; or four 20'' containers. Tandem Quattro Spreader weight is 24 tonnes.