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NewsVycon secures air emissions certification
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) has awarded the all-important Level 1 verification to Vycon's REGEN system for use on rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs).
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NewsIndustry team takes on ironing challenge
An industry team comprising cable specialists Nexans, shore-based power and mooring specialist Cavotec and electronics company SAM Electronics is to offer shore-based power solutions or ''cold ironing'' to the ports and shipping sectors.
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Kalmar's 'green' crane popular
Vietnam''s Saigon Newport Company (SNP) has confirmed an order for a further ten E-One rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, destined for Phase I of Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container Terminal.
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CTB record reachstacker
SMV has confirmed an order for its Trimodal reachstaker, which lays claim to being the largest in the world.
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CommerceGuard secures Oakland
CommerceGuard has installed its container security device (CSD) in terminals at the US Port of Oakland in advance of the SAFE Port Act 2006.
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NewsLiebherr's new mobile harbour crane range
Liebherr has upgraded its smaller mobile harbour cranes, concentrating on features that will save the customer money and improve the environment footprint of the machines.
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Solideal ups prices
Rises in raw material, energy and freight costs have forced tyre manufacturer Solideal to raise aftermarket prices in Europe by 4%-6%, with effect from November 1, 2007.
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Marine system manual
IMarEST has published a book on the ''Design for Safety of Marine and Offshore Systems'' which focuses on typical formal safety analysis methods and their application in the context of marine and offshore engineering systems.
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Kalmar adds software specialist
Port equipment specialist Kalmar has purchased Netherlands-based Advanced Cargo Transhipment BV (ACT) to further the development of its automated technology.
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SECCONDD standards now available
Co-ordinated by Thales Research & Technology UK (TRT), the aim of SECCONDD has been to start the process of standardisation for the technical interface between a secure container or vehicle and a data reader at a port or border crossing. The resultant study has extensively analysed user needs and ...
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Vycon teams up with Fantuzzi
Energy regeneration specialist VYCON has partnered with Italy’ s Fantuzzi group to market and sell its REGEN system on new cranes and as a retrofit to the existing fleet. Fantuzzi Group, with its subsidiary company Noell Crane Systems (China) Ltd, has a production capacity of approximately 120 new rubber-tyred gantry ...
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Guardian angle for perishable goods
Credit-card sized data-loggers that monitor the temperature and humidity of shipments such as perishable goods and pharmaceuticals during transportation and storage could put an end to unnecessary wastage of perishable goods.
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SECUREWEST CELEBRATES MARAD APPROVAL
Maritime security specialist Securewest has received official approval from shipping classification society, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) on behalf of the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) to deliver updated Company Security Officer, Facility Security Officer, Vessel Security Officer and Security Awareness training courses.
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CEMA CONVEYS SAFETY
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) has released a conveyor safety program for use by conveyor manufacturers, distributors, and end users.
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NewsPOLB to trial alternative emission control
Spurred on by a successful trial to reduce diesel pollution at a train yard in California, The Port of Long Beach is to trial Tri-Mer Corp’ s Cloud Chamber System (CCS) technology to cut emissions from diesel generators of ships at dock.
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All-electric first for Bromma
Spreader specialist Bromma has unveiled an all-electric separating twin-lift spreader. A hydraulic powerpack means that the STS45E is lighter, quieter and cheaper to run, with the manufacturer claiming a saving of an estimated $40,000 in lifetime energy costs.
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Spinnaker launches ports recruitment service
International maritime recruitment specialist Spinnaker Consulting has launched a recruitment service dedicated specifically to the ports industry.Spinnaker’ s clients include oil majors, ship owners, commodities groups, city law firms and insurance companies.
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TT Club speaks out on quayside accidents
Insurer TT Club has issued a strong recommendation that terminal operators fit quayside cranes with anti-collision devices to prevent incidents. Fitting electronic sensor devices to quay crane booms to prevent them accidentally colliding with ships during loading and unloading operations in port could put a stop to serious injuries to ...
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Navis tracking tool
Software specialist Navis has launched a real-time web-based cargo tracker to “ streamline the flow of goods” on the dock. Cargo Tracker delivers real-time global shipment and asset visibility across the supply chain, harnessing the power of radio frequency identification, GPS and other sensor-based technologies.
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Sonardyne diver detection
A new diver detection sonar to counter the threat of underwater attacks against ships, harbours, coastal industrial installations and offshore oil platforms has been unveiled by manufacturer Sonardyne International. The maker claims that the new Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar is considerably smaller than any other system currently available, providing a ...
