All Equipment articles – Page 48

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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
    News

    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
    News

    Weighing it up

    2014-07-23T10:00:00Z

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

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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
    News

    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
    News

    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.

  • News

    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
    News

    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

  • News

    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.

  • Student challenge: Sweden’s Blekinge Institute of Technology and the University of Hamburg went head-to-head to tackle "Optimising Landslide Container Traffic Flow and the Terminal Interchange"
    News

    Nurturing new talent in the ports sector

    2014-06-26T16:49:00Z

    Trucker troubles: something the North American ports have become only too accustomed to over the last year where there have been strikes on the back of congestion and waiting times.

  • The seven straddle carriers have resulted in a 37% decrease in fuel consumption compared to a conventional diesel-electric machine
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    Kalmar sets emissions benchmark

    2014-06-26T16:42:00Z

    Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.

  • PEMA Forum: The PEMA safety panel emphasised that 50% of insurance claims are caused by equipment
    News

    Ten years of PEMA

    2014-06-26T12:38:00Z

    The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, which it helped mark by a special programme of educational activities and events at TOC Europe this week.

  • Shipping south: The southern route can be less expensive and save fuel says Contship Italia
    News

    Italian operator eyes bigger picture

    2014-06-26T11:49:00Z

    Italian port operator and logistics expert, Contship Italia, is eyeing the bigger picture from a strategic point of view and wants to do more transhipment business across Europe.

  • ABB said customers are recognising that automation can not only increase productivity, but also improve safety
    News

    Moving forward with automation

    2014-06-26T11:25:00Z

    ABB Group''s cranes and harbour business is entering the delivery phase for the remote control crane order boom it received back in 2012.