All Equipment articles – Page 49

  • One channel: the EU is gunning for a level playing field between all transport modes
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    Window cleaners

    2014-04-25T10:00:00Z

    Confusion reigns over the implementation of the EU''s ‘Single Window’, as Felicity Landon finds out

  • Relocating RTGs: It took Portek around 100 days to complete the crane relocation
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    Terminals prepare for equipment influx

    2014-04-23T15:30:00Z

    Shanghai-based Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC) is to supply state-of-the-art ‘mega’ container cranes for Peel Ports Group as part of its £300m investment programme in its new Liverpool2 development.

  • Meeting demand: Terex's Quatmate M50 has been designed for small maritime and river ports
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    Terex pioneers crane for smaller ports

    2014-04-14T16:05:00Z

    Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is making it easier for small maritime and river ports to “professionalise” their cargo handling with the launch of its mobile harbour crane, the Terex Quaymate M50.

  • Virtual world: efficiency, safety and costs are three key factors in modern crane operator training
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    Strengthening operations with a green theme

    2014-04-11T10:00:00Z

    Newer, advanced technology is available for ports to strengthen operations in all spheres. For example, products have been designed to meet environmental rules without compromising productivity.

  • Forward thinking: Innovation drives the industry and pushes it ahead
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    Keeping the pace

    2014-04-10T10:00:00Z

    Keeping up with the latest technological developments is a full time job as John Bensalhia finds out.

  • Konecranes' Boxhunter is aimed at the emerging markets
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    Konecranes turns RTG design on its head

    2014-04-08T10:44:00Z

    Konecranes has launched a mid-priced rubber-tyred gantry crane aimed at the emerging markets.

  • New tractor: Kalmar's Ottawa T2 features a "ground breaking" re-design. Photo: Cargotec
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    New Kalmar tractor steals the show

    2014-04-04T12:57:00Z

    Kalmar introduced its new terminal tractor at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month. Entering the North American market, the Ottawa T2 is purpose-built for “superior” performance, productivity and serviceability.

  • News

    Combined Cargotec solutions first for South America

    2014-04-02T12:58:00Z

    Cargotec units Kalmar and Navis have announced that Paraguay’s Puerto Caacupe-mi will be the first port in South America to employ technologies from both companies.

  • News

    Height and illumination first for LEDs

    2014-03-26T16:30:00Z

    Lighting specialist AAA-LUX has fitted LED floodlights at a 45 metre height at the Rietlanden terminal in the port of Amsterdam, delivering a height and illumination quality that “has never been shown before” in the port industry, according to the company.

  • More capacity: Jebel Ali got 1m teu of extra capacity in 2013
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    DP World: Success is about being selective

    2014-03-20T10:55:00Z

    Global operator, DP World says that the secret to its successful strategy is to continue to break into new markets and exploit those terminals which will provide the best return on investment.

  • Turkish global port operator connects with APS [938580]  -  2 Linkid : 1973571
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    Cargotec collects refurbishment projects

    2014-03-19T17:23:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured even more equipment orders from Belawan International Container Terminal in Indonesia (BICT) and Terminal Pacifico Sur Valparaíso SA (TPS) in Chile.

  • Flag states have an obligation to provide garbage disposal to stop ships dumping rubbish overboard. Credit: NOAA's National Ocean Service
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    Taking responsibility for waste

    2014-03-13T10:00:00Z

    Waste disposal lines remain blurred: according to IAPH''s Fer van de Laar it is Flag States rather than ports that have to make provisions for waste disposal.

  • Bin day: ports have a responsibility to deal with waste from ships. Credit: Josh Freidman Luxury Travel
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    Pumped up and confused

    2014-03-12T10:00:00Z

    Martin Rushmere gets his hands dirty in the murky MARPOL waste disposal debate

  • Waste management solutions need to be carefully considered. Credit: Urgence Marine
    News

    Waste not, want not

    2014-03-05T10:00:00Z

    Waste reception could be seen as a money spinner for switched on ports, explains HFW''s Rory Butler

  • LARGEST ORDER: Cavotec will manufacture and deliver 39 MoorMaster MM400L (Lock) units for 13 locks at St Lawrence
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    Cavotec wins largest order yet

    2014-02-27T15:54:00Z

    Cavotec has won three MoorMaster orders totalling more than €28m for use at lock, roro ferry and bulk handling applications in Australia, Canada and Denmark.

  • Sennebogen introduced the 875 E-Series as a 'world first' in 2013
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    Sennebogen ‘world first’ for Turkey

    2014-02-25T10:04:00Z

    Germany-based Sennebogen has delivered the 875 E-Series materials handling machine, which was introduced as a ‘world first’ in 2013, to Kocaman Denizcilik for use at Aksa Port, Turkey.

  • Tema Port in Ghana now has eight new MAFI R336 RoRo tractors
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    MAFI tractors for Ghana

    2014-02-20T16:23:00Z

    Germany''s MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH has completed delivery of follow up tractor orders at Tema Port in Ghana meaning that the whole fleet has now been upgraded.

  • Yilport will implement the APS solutions at its new terminal, Gemport, under construction in Gemlink. Photo: Yilport Holding
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    Yilport automates Turkish terminals

    2014-02-18T15:47:00Z

    Yilport is to implement APS Technology Group’s (APS) gate automation and operating solutions for four multipurpose ports it operates in Turkey – a move that APS says is a “game-changer” for the industry.

  • News

    Turkish global port operator connects with APS

    2014-02-17T10:00:00Z

    Expanding port operator Yilport Holding (YPH) has signed a deal with APS Technology for the supply of automation technologies at four of the group’s Turkish terminals, with options for further deliveries as more hubs are added to the group.

  • News

    Navis optimises terminal productivity

    2014-02-14T17:07:00Z

    Navis is kick starting the advancement of terminal operational performance (TOP) with the launch of its Navis Optimisation Services to help terminals increase operational profitability.