All Equipment articles – Page 47

  • Kalmar's straddle carriers are set to boost productivity in Durban
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    Kalmar helps boost Durban productivity

    2014-08-17T11:07:00Z

    Kalmar is to supply 10 straddle carriers to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Durban Pier 2, a dedicated straddle carrier operation in South Africa currently handling a throughput of 2.4 million teu.

  • Paceco España signed the contract with Aruba Stevedoring Company for an STS crane
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    Paceco España goes West

    2014-08-14T10:43:00Z

    Spain-based Paceco España is to supply one of its Portainer STS cranes for a new multi-cargo sea terminal in Aruba, marking its first contract overseas after concentrating on the European market in recent years.

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    Terex cranes set for Brazil

    2014-08-10T11:07:00Z

    Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is to supply Brazilian terminal operator, Libra Terminais Rio SA, with 12 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).

  • Market analysis: Investment in % of revenue, weighted by revenue for APMT, PSA, DP World, Cosco Pacific, HHLA and Eurokai (excl. Eurokai and DP World 2005/06) Source: Company reports
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    What does the future hold?

    2014-08-04T11:04:00Z

    Shipping lines are the centre of attention because the market is very dynamic, due to consolidation in the industry and vessels getting larger in terms of size and fleet. The container terminal industry is dynamic in almost the same way, but not as transparent, writes Daniel Schäfer

  • Top marks: Korfakkan achieved the highest productivity in 2013, according to JOC
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    Productivity up in 2013

    2014-08-04T10:33:00Z

    JOC’s latest Port Productivity database, which contains loading and unloading speeds for over 483 ports and 771 terminals, reveals that the top 25 operators in each region around the globe all increased productivity in 2013.

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    World’s largest hydraulic material handler launched

    2014-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Finland’s Mantsinen Group has added a new addition, and also the world’s largest, hydraulic material handler to its range.

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    More Jade Software for North America

    2014-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Jade Software is to supply its terminal operating system (TOS), Jade Master Terminal, to Alabama Steel Terminals LLC (AST) – the 10th order from North America in 18 months.

  • The new U2-based system, developed by Ideal Business Services Ltd, features ferry and vessel scheduling of arrival and departure times
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    Ideal system for Holyhead management

    2014-07-30T11:39:00Z

    Stena Line has implemented a custom-built computer system to ensure the efficient port operations and management at the UK’s Port of Holyhead.

  • Into modernity: Port Lafito has been called Haiti's "first modern container terminal Photo: GB Group
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    Entering the modern era

    2014-07-30T11:39:00Z

    Haiti’s “first modern container terminal”, Port Lafito, operated by the GB Group, will benefit from a Tideworks terminal operating system (TOS).

  • The Bollard Load Test offers a safe method of testing marine mooring bollards
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    Port of Tyne tests the water

    2014-07-30T10:30:00Z

    In its search for a solution for safely testing the efficacy of its mooring bollards, the UK’s Port of Tyne has found what it calls a “revolutionary” new product.

  • Winning performance: Gaussin has been boosted by the volume of terminal tractors ordered by DP World
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    Strong performance by Gaussin

    2014-07-29T11:40:00Z

    Global handing solutions provider, Gaussin Manugistique, achieved a strong turnover in its half year accounts – €16.9m up by 170% on the same period last year.

  • Container
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    Weighing it up

    2014-07-23T10:00:00Z

    Felicity Landon considers the impact of the new container weight verification requirements on ports.

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    Liebherr takes Chilean order

    2014-07-20T11:07:00Z

    Ireland-based Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd is to supply three ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes to Chile’s Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaíso.

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    MacGregor secures orders worth $50m

    2014-07-20T11:07:00Z

    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is to supply its further high efficiency cargo handling solutions for Hyundai Heavy Industries.

  • Unlike standard sodium lighting, LED’s distribute the colours of the spectrum more evenly mimicking natural daylight
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    Measuring lighting impact

    2014-07-02T18:49:00Z

    Yazi Fletcher, chief technical officer, Phoenix Products Company, outlined the benefits of LED lighting at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.

  • SICK says its AOS will ensure "trouble-free" operations
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    SICK helps launch “trouble-free” operations

    2014-07-02T17:17:00Z

    Germany-based SICK is making container terminal operations “trouble-free” with a new range of sensor solutions, launched at TOC Europe.

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    Land acquisition eases inland start-ups

    2014-06-30T10:00:00Z

    In bolster its inland ambitions, Rotterdam Port Authority has bought up land for inland terminal development to lease to private companies involved in the logistics sector, all the while retaining its landlord role.

  • On track: Spain's TCB invested in rail connections to better serve its customers
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    Moving on out

    2014-06-29T10:00:00Z

    Smart ports have extended their natural boundary to get a foothold in the wider logistics chain. Alex Hughes reports

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    Vision for the future

    2014-06-26T17:56:00Z

    International automotive expert, Vision Systems Automotive, equipped Merford''s port crane cabin with a smart solar protection solution at this week’s TOC Europe exhibition.

  • Russian growth: Far Eastern ports, including Vostochny, are still experiencing growth, but imports are stagnating
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    Russian ports' performance

    2014-06-26T17:46:00Z

    Deep sea vs transcontinental transit through Russia and the potential for further development was a hot topic for the TOC Container Supply Chain Conference (CSC) at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.