Equipment – Page 59
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Box demand and capacity mismatch concerns
A mismatch between container terminal demand and capacity means there is an urgent need for growth in port development through to 2017, according to Drewry.
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NewsImproving berthing operations
The UK’s Cirrus Logistics Ltd and the Marine Institute at Plymouth University have developed a survey to look at berthing operations in global terminals and ports in order to get an up to date picture on scheduling and iron out inefficiencies.
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NewsGreentech evaluation for box terminals
A new EU project aims to demonstrate the viability of new technologies and alternative fuels through pilot schemes implemented in the container terminals of Valencia, Livorno and Koper.
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MetriTech develops labour cost tool
California based labour management software company, MetriTech, recently developed a new labour cost modelling tool to improve operations at major container terminals.
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NewsTT Club warning over uninsured assets
A case study by TT Club points out that normal insurance might not cover crane and vessel collision damage if the crane is in the process of being delivered or installed.
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NewsIndonesia Port implements comms system
The Indonesia Port Corporation II has chosen SOGET and Microsoft Corporation systems to employ the largest Port Community System in the world.
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NewsABB wins remote control crane contracts
Automation technology group, ABB, has won contracts from container terminal operators, APM Terminals and Rotterdam World Gateway, to provide automation systems for their new ship-to-shore cranes.
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Drewry launches maritime research brand
Consultant Drewry has launched a new brand, Drewry Maritime Equity Research, to produce investment reports on listed companies operating within the maritime industry.
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Strainstall tackles container weighing debate
As the container weighing debate powers on, Strainstall has developed its own system “specifically developed to enable port authorities, shipping companies and couriers to establish the exact weight of containers”.
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Konecranes places gantry crane order
Konecranes has booked orders for nine rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Bolloré Group.
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Port of Liverpool extends carrier fleet
In the United Kingdom, the Port of Liverpool has announced the purchase of six straddle carriers, bringing the fleet to 40.
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Libra Terminals orders truck gate systems
Brazilian operator Libra Terminals has placed an order for 20 OCR truck gate systems with Israel’s HTS.
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DPW supplies cranes for Jebel Ali port
DP World has signed agreements with Trans Gulf Port Cranes and ZPMC for the supply of 19 ship-to-shore quay cranes and 50 rail mounted gantry cranes for its 4m teu Terminal 3 development at Jebel Ali.
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NewsUK ports benefit from 3G access
Mobile network, Three, has launched a national campaign with the help of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, to provide 500,000MB of free mobile internet access to ports across the UK.
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NewsBig data, small operations
Keeping control of the container chain has proved tricky in the past, finds Stevie Knight
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Terex makes Maasvlakte II inroads
Terex Port Solutions has won orders from APM Terminals and Rotterdam World Gateway to equip both operators’ new container terminals on Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte II site.
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Cargotec SmartPort first
Cargotec has landed its first SmartPort automation order, to be integrated into 110 existing terminal tractors and 23 quay cranes at Malta Freeport Terminals.
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Gottwald small crane launched
Demag subsidiary Gottwald Port Technology has unveiled its new Model 2 Harbour Crane, designed with the needs of smaller terminals and river ports in mind.
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Megamax order for Liebherr
Liebherr Container Cranes has secured an order for a pair of high-tech Megamax cranes from Maher Terminals for its Port of New York/New Jersey terminal.
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Three’s a charm for Konecranes
Konecranes has won its third RTG order from Turkey, this time for eight fully-electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes.
