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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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Is your cctv system working for you?
According to CCTV specialist AtView, a high proportion of installed CCTV systems are nonoperational, either because they were poorly installed or specified at the outset, or because something has subsequently gone wrong. As a result, there are many existing CCTV systems that would benefit from a thorough check up, some ...
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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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On the Move
Jordan''s only commercial port currently handles annual traffic of around 20m tons. Situated on the Red Sea, it occupies a unique location, being virtually at the crossroads of Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as well as within striking distance of emerging new markets in Iraq. Alex Hughes reports.
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NewsConsider the Commodity
In direct contrast to the relatively brief front-line life expectancy of Dragon Alfa Cement''s pneumatics, the two Buhler unloaders acquired by German grain and feedstuffs stevedore J.
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NewsHorses for Courses
Alex Hughes takes a close look at the market and the comparable cost efficiency of these and other systems.
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NewsRenting in the full Operational Concept
Patrik Wheater and Alex Hughes talk to customers and manufacturers about the reachstacker''s suitability, leasing options, price, and more.
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What price a Reachstacker?
While manufacturers describe their reachstackers as being ''competitively'' priced, terminal operators are sometimes a little more forthcoming. Informed sources point out that Kalmar''s current ContChamp DRF model can be picked up for around US$500,000. This represents a premium of around 7.5% when compared to other European manufacturers.
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Kalmar secures Brazilian Order
Kalmar has landed an order from Libra Terminais of Brazil for 13 ContChamp DRF reachstackers for Santos and Rio de Janeiro. The machines will have a lifting capacity of 45 tons and can stack containers 6 high.
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Antwerp deploys biometric ID system
Port of Antwerp has installed an Internet-based biometric identification and credentialing card-management system from Ingersoll-Rand Maritime Solutions. When fully deployed, it is estimated that credentials for more than 20,000 longshoremen, truck drivers and other employees and visitors requiring access to the port will be validated and recorded by the system.
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NewsMilford Haven uses photographic evidence
Users of the Milford Haven waterway are being warned that they may be filmed or photographed if they are thought to be breaking any laws. The warning has been issued by Milford Haven Port Authority, which is thought to be one of the first port authorities in the UK to ...
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TRUCK MAFIA HALTS BILBAO BOX TRAFFIC DEVELOPMENT
It will be capable of handling 9m tonnes of cargo annually, although this will be extended to 15m tonnes depending on demand. In 2004, Bilbao box terminal ATM registered a 9.76% hike in throughput to 207,825 TEUs, while revenue grew by 15.39% to ¢14.2m. Expectations for 2005 are for an ...
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News..and builds new container terminal
Port of Rotterdam and operator ECT have reached agreement to construct a new container terminal at Maasvlakte. This Delta Barge Feeder Terminal (DBF) is meant to handle inland and feeder vessels in a more flexible way whilst the terminal''s maximum capacity will expand to 880,000 TEUs. DFB will have a ...
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Valencia receives largest ever vessel
On 4 May, MSC''s 8,000 TEU vessel RACHELE docked at Valencia, the biggest container ship ever to call at any Spanish port. The vessel will be deployed on services out of China and the Far East. China is now Valencia''s biggest generator of traffic. In 2004, Chinese volumes handled at ...
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BARCELONA TO HAVE NEW TERMINAL
Barcelona Port Authority has issued a tender for a new liquid bulk terminal on its Inflammables quay.
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NewsNEW BILBAO HARBOUR DEVELOPMENT TO OPEN IN 2006
It will be capable of handling 9m tonnes of cargo annually, although this will be extended to 15m tonnes depending on demand. The second phase of Bilbao's Outer Harbour development will be completed in 2006. The new A-3 Quay will consist of a 270,000 sq metre area and have 910 ...
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TCB PULLS OUT OF TCA
It will be capable of handling 9m tonnes of cargo annually, although this will be extended to 15m tonnes depending on demand. Barcelona's TCB group has sold its equity stake in Algeciras container terminal TCA to current partner Acciona. TCB has acted as operator of the terminal since its inauguration ...
