Equipment – Page 108
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NewsNew fenders open Maher terminals to larger vessels
Upgrading of the Maher Terminals facility in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, has included the replacement of the original timber fenders with high performance Trellex Fender units from Metso, enabling the existing structure to withstand higher berthing energy. The infrastructure upgrade, including the new fender systems, gives the terminal the capability ...
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NewsKonecranes grab bulk unloader order from Bristol
The Bristol Port Company has ordered a gantry type grab bulk unloader from KCI Konecranes for its Royal Portbury Dock. Typically these cranes sell for € 5.5-7.0m.
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Electronic vehicle pager for Thamesport
Thamesport has introduced an electronic vehicle pager system, aimed at reducing handling times for hauliers, and increasing productivity and efficiency at the port.
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Norcontrol wins Swedish VTS order
Norcontrol IT has been awarded a new VTS installation contract by the Swedish Maritime Administration to supply upgrades to the Swedish west coast VTS, including replacement of the existing VTS 5000 system at Gothenburg. Built into the contract is also a future expansion of the system to include maritime traffic ...
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NewsCavotec and Mooring Systems sign pact
The cooperation agreement between the Mooring Systems of New Zealand and Cavotec Tech has been sealed with a license agreement.
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NewsRepeat RTG order from Charleston
Konecranes has received a repeat order for four 16-wheel RTGs from South Carolina State Ports Authority in Charleston. The order value is around _5m and there is an option for 4 additional RTGs.
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Survey kit for corrosion monitoring
Test equipment manufacturer Buckleys (UVRAL) has launched a Marine Survey Kit designed for use on marine structures including harbour jetties. The kit is a close proximity testing tool that enables the rapid measurement of corrosion levels, and real-time analysis of results.
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LoranTrack claims first to achieve seamless in-transit visibility
Lorantec Systems says it has proved its unmatched claim to enable tracking of Anything, Virtually Anywhere, Anytime by continuously tracking a container shipped by Matson Navigation from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency''s Defense Distribution Centre in Tracy, California to Honolulu port.
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Port and ship installations the next target
"The feat marks the first time that a container has been successfully tracked intransit without any 'blackouts' associated with limited satellite or cellular network coverage, line-of-sight obstructions or reliance upon costly ground-based infrastructure, " boasts ceo Vaibhav Malawade. The container was even tracked consistently when positioned in the centre of ...
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Dual-Gas Stowcheck seeks and it finds
Continuing its work with organisations that need to check for people attempting to illegally cross borders, Gas Data has won the tender to provide gas detection instruments to the UK''s Home Office.
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NewsNon-intrusive inspection solution
Intertek Foreign Trade Standards (FTS) and PMSi (Port Maritime Security International) have announced a strategic alliance to offer a complete ''non-intrusive inspection'' solution applicable throughout the logistics supply chain.
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NewsNew scanner from Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection has announced a new screening system for large air and sea freight. The HI-SCAN 250250 detects contraband and threats in shipments. It is designed for the inspection of large size pallets, crates, air and sea freight containers, cars and vans.
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ISPS training courses
A set of 11 videotapes or DVD''s, along with accompanying facilitator and student guides, has been designed by Moxie Media in the US to empower vessel operators, ports and facilities to present maritime employees, at their workplace, with the mandatory training instruction required by both the IMO and US Coast ...
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THE FUTURE IS SPELT 'OPPORTUNITY'
As Frans Kok at LXE highlighted, 2.4GHz broadband is opening up opportunities for the transmission of more than just data, and new opportunities are presenting themselves at both extremes of wireless technology development, as increasing wireless bandwidth and tighter integration between wired and wireless LANs open up applications that would ...
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NewsWIRE-LESS IS MORE
In the life of a port, time is money, and every minute gained or lost moving containers counts. Fast, accurate and secure container movement is essential for maximum productivity and profitability. Errors, multiple moves and idle time eat away at the bottom line, factors that are leading ports to invest ...
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HITT break even on decreased turnover
HITT which develops technology aimed at safety enhancement and traffic flow improvement, has reported undiminished competition in its market.
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NewsEquipment manufacturers team up
Representatives from Bromma Conquip, CVS Ferrari, Fantuzzi Group, Hyster, Kalmar Industries, Konecranes, Liebherr, Linde, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Paceco Corp, RAM, SMV Liftrucks, Stinis, Svetruck, Terberg and ZPMC have joined forces to create one of the few global industry associations in the business of port equipment. Other companies are expected ...
