All Equipment articles – Page 74
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Refurbished rather than new cranes
Rather than buying new, PSA Mersin, one of the largest container ports in Turkey, commissioned Portunus to upgrade and retrofit three of its STS cranes with the latest technology currently available.
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NewsBetter, not faster, efficiency choice
Evyap Port’s new 360 metre quay is being kitted out with ship-to-shore cranes in order to give a better container service. Previously operating with mobile harbour cranes, the new STS units will be capable of servicing post-panamax vessels in twin-lift operations.
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NewsBeing sociable: the value of networking
Social networking tools can help ports get their message in front of people in high places. Barry Parker reports.
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NewsLiverpool to outsource maintenance
The Port of Liverpool in the UK has taken the step of handing over maintenance to an external engineering company.
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APS tracking gains
The Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) of Saudi Arabia is to implement the APS OCR Portal and driver kiosks to automate container identification, remote damage inspection and truck processing at its Jeddah and Jubail terminals.
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Software gives more port detail
Anyone searching the new version of the AXSTanker suite database can find out about a port’s vessel draft and beam restrictions - as opposed to just using Panamax or Suezmax vessel size search strings.
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NewsRTG tests may give ports a breath of fresh air
The air at ports could benefit from a new initiative being piloted at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Extreme damage threat for forklifts
A cold winter, followed by a hot spell can cause significant problems to some handling units, since wear on working surfaces is exacerbated by extremes of temperature, causing potholes which can damage equipment like forklift trucks, according to manufacturer Jungheinrich.
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Night vision cameras with variety
Flir has upgraded a number of its security camera systems; its PT-Series, F-Series and D-Series Multi-Sensor thermal outdoor domes now allow operators to see intruders in total darkness and in bad weather.
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PortVision gives greater insight
PortVision has enhanced its web-based vessel tracking, management and analysis service to provide greater insight into vessel activities in most major US ports and regions and over 50 international ports.
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Business intelligent software for Columbian port
The Port of Cartagena (SPRC) in Colombia has implemented business intelligence software, Navis Analytics and Navis Monitor.
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Moving on the empties
A new empty container handler (ECH) from manufacturer Kalmar has been designed to help operations suffering from empty box congestion.
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Under-keel clearance systems for Australian port
Rio Tinto''s Western Australian Cape Lambert Port will be installing a new Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) management system from OMC International. The agreement includes an extension of the existing DUKC contract for Rio Tinto shipping operations at the port of Dampier.
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NewsDP World to share box information
DP World’s terminal operations are to start sending data on containers to an external IT platform called SICIS (Shared Intermodal Container Information System), following successful pilot demonstrations.
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Tideworks wins Vietnam contract
SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT), a greenfield terminal close to Ho Chi Minh City, has opted for Tideworks'' suite of terminal management software to manage Vietnam''s growing container volumes.
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NewsSaigon orders zero-emission cranes
Kalmar is to deliver six E-One2 zero emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes to Vietnam''s Saigon Newport (SNP).
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NewsHyster reaches six-high
Hyster Europe has unveiled a series of developments on its reachstacker range including a six-high stacking option for higher density container stacking.
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NewsGottwald replaces entry-level model
In launching its Model 3 Harbour Crane, Gottwald has expanded its current range of Generation 5 Harbour Cranes.
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Straddle carrier tyre development
A special tyre for straddle carriers has been launched by Nokian. The HTS Straddle features all-new structural solutions which differ from the traditional harbour tyre design.
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NewsNew axle promises savings
Empty container handling (ECH) operations can now drastically reduce their tyre bills thanks to a new XTL drive axle.
