Latest News – Page 102
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Autonomous tractor trials
Terberg Tractors Malaysia (TTM) and Aidrivers are currently undertaking live autonomous terminal tractor trials within ongoing port operations.
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…and Busy Sales
In addition to investment, Kalmar has been reporting a number of new orders for equipment across its portfolio on a global basis.
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Help with benefits
The hi-tech’ pursuit of the next generation of equipment operators offers distinct advantages including, going forward, data generation complementary to wider goals
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Gaining a life extension
Experience in the arena of STS crane upgrade/refurbishment has come on leaps and bounds. John Bensalhia charts the progress and expanding range of possibilities
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VTMS: breaking new ground
Vessel Traffic Management Systems are employing ground-breaking new generation technologies help ports better manage vessel traffic. John Bensalhia investigates
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Congestion misconception
There are a lot of misconceptions about congestion. In this definitive article Mike Mundy digs behind the scenes, identifies the root causes and highlights the first of a series of Case Studies that shows that there are those getting it right in the face of adversity.
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Case Study
Kicking off the first in a series of PS Case Studies on combating congestion, Phillip Marsham, Executive Director, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and Manila Harbor Centre, ICTSI Group companies, confirms a long list of daily congestion-generated challenges, identifies key tools/actions deployed to minimise their negative impact and highlights the positive results achieved.
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Brexit - uk trade impact
Andrew Penfold analyses the impact of Brexit on UK trade to-date and identifies forward trend lines with particular reference to trade with the EU and secondary European markets
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Terminal valuation moves
Johan-Paul Verschuure of Rebel examines valuation activity in the container terminal sector: current and forward trends; investor profiles and strategic thinking
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No summer of love in europe
A combination of system congestion further aggravated by strikes present a challenging scenario for container ports in the Hamburg-Le Havre range. AJ Keyes assesses the situation and what the rest of 2022 will bring.
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Transshipment crucial
German ports have battled through a difficult period but continue to maintain a surprisingly strong presence in the transshipment theatre of operations. A J Keyes reviews recent performance.
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DCT Gdansk – Expanding Capacity and Reach
The continued success of DCT Gdansk is undeniable. Now, the fast-growing facility is expanding its container terminal capacity to handle 4.65 million TEU per annum (up from 2.9 million TEU) with the construction of a third deep-water terminal (T3) adjacent to the existing DCT Terminals – T1 and T2.
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Heavyweight hurdles
Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of the port of Antwerp-Bruges, was recently quoted as saying that the container segment of its business portfolio “continues to pose significant challenges.”
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MSC Going Large in Le Havre
MSC is supporting a substantial new investment at the Port of Le Havre, France, to expand the container handling capabilities at two of the port’s terminals over the next six years.
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Kazakhstan looks west
Kazakhstan is looking to consolidate its niche position as an exporter of steam coal to the EU. As Oleksandr Gavrylyuk reports, establishing a secure route to market is key to this
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Hub to fuel service changes?
The new hub port of Chancay could open the door to substantial changes on how liner operators serve WCSA. Rob Ward unveils the thinking
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Chancay takes shape
Rob Ward runs the rule over progress with the mammoth China-backed Chancay port project and the competitive implications
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Pivotal port optimisation role: berthing benefits
Decarbonisation efforts supported by heavy duty digitalisation have been abundant; most of these efforts are tied to the routing and performance of vessels when they are out at sea.
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Is tailwind here to stay?
Driven by high shipping costs and poor reliability due to congestion and equipment shortage, Lidl decided to start its own shipping line, Tailwind.
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The silly season: shortages and inflation
Typically, when it comes to July and August, summer vacations are the main focus for many people as they disappear from their normal routines and try to “switch off”.