All Equipment articles – Page 68
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Free emissions advice
Materials handling supplier Barloworld is offering free advice to UK ports and terminals covering the new Tier 4i/Stage IIIB emission regulations that affect equipment such as reachstackers, empty container handlers and high capacity forklift trucks.
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NewsA matter of visibility
At present, when people talk about ‘supply chain visibility’ they tend to mean the container itself, and not the cargo within. However, a new project aims to take the lid off this opacity.
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Chassis control system in New Jersey
Maher Terminals in Elizabeth, NJ, has implemented eModal’s Chassis Control solution. The system was also inaugurated at two off-dock chassis depots at the same time. Chassis Control offers terminal operators and chassis providers, such as TRAC Intermodal, enhanced control and management of chassis access at key operational facilities.
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NewsGlobalisation: not always a saving grace
It seems the sector is, to an extent, the victim of its own success, says Peter Sands of BIMCO in the organisation’s recent Shipping Markets Overview.
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Over the airwaves
Colin Eade of Sepura, designer and supplier of TETRA portable and mobile radios, believes that security, efficiency and health and safety should be primary concerns for ports.
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NewsLoud and clear
Resilience is a must-have trait for port-wide wi-fi and radio communications infrastructure, as John Bensalhia finds out
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NewsCavotec maintains steady growth
A "continued resurgence in investment in port infrastructure" has prompted a flurry of orders for Cavotec cable reels, shore-to-ship power systems, MoorMaster automated mooring units and Panzerbelt cable protection systems, according to the company.
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NewsIts not the software, its the attitude
It may be more of a surprise to some than others: a recent survey on Port Community Systems showed that the hard part of the necessary development isn’t the software aspect at all, it’s the people.
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NewsCargotec moves to protect Bromma copyright
Equipment specialist Cargotec has filed a lawsuit in Sweden against SweFrame Port Equipment claiming inter alia for damages due to "theft and use by SweFrame of Bromma''s sensitive product information".
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Worldwide go-lives for Navis
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in South Africa has implemented the Navis SPARCS N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at its seventh terminal.
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New technology with local input
Sydney Ports Corporation in Australia and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) in the Philippines are both implementing the SensorSmart Platform and related applications.
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Bromma expands in China
Stockholm-based Bromma, has won an order for a total of sixteen crane spreaders for delivery to the Port of Huanghuagang at Hebei in Northeast China. The contract includes an order for six STS45 separating twin-lift spreaders and an order for ten YSX40 yard spreaders. China, where Bromma already has more ...
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NewsPorts believe in investment
Almost half (47%) of port owners, contractors and consultants believe that investment in new port-side infrastructure will directly contribute to creating new business – even if they can’t establish a direct link.
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NewsBromma maps productivity drop-offs
Bromma is introducing a new suite of terminal productivity tools that help identify spreader “risk areas” and weak links to performance.
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Large Liebherr order for Kuwait
Liebherr Container Cranes has secured a large order for the supply of seven ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes and 20 rubber-tyred gantry units (RTGs) for the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait.
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Liebherr continues Yemen relationship
Liebherr Container Cranes recently secured an order for the supply of two ship-to-shore units to DP World Aden, Yemen. This is the second recent order for Yemen: two cranes have just been delivered to the Port of Hodeidah.
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Kalmar forklifts promise cleaner engines
A new range of Kalmar ''F''-series heavy forklift trucks has been launched. The DCF180-250 range has four models with lift capacities spanning from 18 to 25 tonnes. The range promises cleaner engines with better fuel efficiency, an ergonomic cabin and a state-of-the-art diagnostic system.
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NewsStacker reaches further into the green
Hyster says its new range of low emission reachstackers can, in certain intensive operations, deliver fuel savings of up to 23%.
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NewsSnakes and ladders path for investment
Over the last decade, the rise of free trade agreements, deregulation of many economies and expanding volumes have all helped increase private investment in the ports’ sector, but there are pitfalls to be wary of.
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Konecranes acquisitions in Saudi and Spanish markets
Konecranes is again on the acquisition path: it has recently bought out Saudi Cranes & Steel Works Factory Company and in June acquired the service business assets of Spanish crane and service company Eleve SL.
