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NewsGottwald busy in India
Gottwald is supplying two HMK 330 EG four-rope grab cranes for professional bulk handling to Gujarat Adani Port (GAPL) in Mundra. In addition, two HMK 300 Es, Gottwald''s current bestseller, have been ordered by DPI Terminals (DPI) for the Rajiv Gandhi Terminal in Cochin (Kochi) to be operated by India ...
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ALLIES TO HELP SHIPPING LINES ENHANCE COMPETITIVENESS
The exchange of information among shipping alliance members will be made easier and more efficient with ALLIES, an " Alliance Hubbing Solution" offered by Portnet. com, a subsidiary of PSA Corporation.
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NewsMedcenter explains strad preference
The latest batch of 32 straddle carriers delivered to Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro has brought the terminal''s total Kalmar straddle carrier fleet to 100.
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TURKS OPT FOR KALMAR RTGS
Mardas Marmara Deniz Isletmeciligi, the container terminal operator in the Mardas Port area of the Ambarli Port Complex in Istanbul, has ordered six Kalmar E-One all-electric RTGs. Each unit will be equipped with Smartrail® and Remote Machine Interface (RMI).
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TRANSAS SIGNS UP NEW CLIENTS
Transas is to supply a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system for Drogheda Port Company (DPC) in Ireland.
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NewsBemo Rail wins Euromax contract
Bemo Rail, with its partners GTI Infrastructure and Ooms Construction, have secured an infrastructure contract for Rotterdam''s new Euromax Terminal for the installation of rails, electrical and data cabling, security, water and paving for the terminal''s quays.
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NewsMAFI RoRo Tractor MT 36
Bemo Rail's general manager, Teun Druijf told PS that the three partners were selected from a shortlist of six bidders. The award followed a lengthy pre-selection process which was narrowed down to a final shortlist of two. Bemo Rail's portion of the contract will be to provide rail paths for ...
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NewsContainer moves increased by 30%
To cope with growing container traffic the Finnish forest products port of Rauma has acquired a second CH 6600 TA FT fixed twin spreader with both horizontal and transversal adjustment, from VDL Smits Spreader Systems, to operate with its Gottwald HMK300E MHC.
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NewsPatrick Stevedores signs service contract with Kalmar
Patrick Stevedores has confirmed a warranty/ service contract with Kalmar for its automated straddle carrier fleet at the Fisherman Islands terminal in Brisbane.
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NewsISPS A Year On
There is little doubt that for many in the ports and terminals industry the build-up to and implementation of the ISPS Code in July 2004 came as something of a shock to the system. TT Club believes the industry deserves a pat on the back.
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PSA HUNTS IN HONG KONG, TIANJIN AND?
CentrePort Wellington chief executive Liz Ward indicated the cranes would be a significant driver in achieving greater productivity and service reliability. "Our business strategy is to grow revenue through an integrated logistics approach to port facilities, services and property interests, " says Ms Ward. "However, CentrePort Wellington is foremost a ...
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Logistics, Logistics, Logistics . . .
As a result of these trends, PTP is not just expanding its berths, it is also adding another 300 acres of land under phase B of its FTZ project to the existing 1,000 acres (phase A) which are currently about 80% occupied. This will be ready by the end of ...
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NewsShifting the Balance
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is in the middle of its next stage of expansion, based around its burgeoning free trade zone. James Macpherson reports.
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NewsTried and Died
Tony Restall warns of the problems and pitfalls of setting up a free zone - and reveals some straightforward advice on how to avoid them.
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NewsSalalah A Case Study
Paul Grant reports on progress at the Middle East''s latest free zone initiative in Oman.
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A shipyard in your backyard?
Some insurance issues have arisen in connection with the risk of terrorism and the ISPS Code which give us all pause for concern. A ship under construction is clearly a marine risk and subject to the Marine Insurance Act.
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East Coast Option
Ben Hackett considers whether the looming import peak in the US will benefit the all-water route via Suez to the East Coast
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NewsEnd of an era at P&O - so what next?
Mid-2005 will, in years to come, probably be seen as a pivotal moment for P& O. The jury is out, however, on whether it will be seen in a positive or negative context.
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NewsITS saves 8% in equipment running time
International Terminal Solutions (ITS) has developed what it believes is the most cost effective and flexible solution in straddle carrier and truck alignment systems, LoadVIEW.
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TUGS FOR BP
The system allows the driver of a truck, trailer-train or straddle carrier to view the vehicle in relation to the stopping position offering a computer-augmented birds-eye view. Most existing systems use lights to show the driver the stopping point making it difficult to judge the exact position. The LoadVIEW system ...
