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Moving on out
Smart ports have extended their natural boundary to get a foothold in the wider logistics chain. Alex Hughes reports
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No room for nasty salvage surprises
Rapid intervention in an emerging casualty situation is acknowledged to be the key to a successful salvage operation.
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Winners of ‘Electric and Hybrid Marine Awards’ announced
The winners of the first ever ‘Electric and Hybrid Marine Awards’, which champions the best in technology and design in the sector, have been announced.
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Vision for the future
International automotive expert, Vision Systems Automotive, equipped Merford''s port crane cabin with a smart solar protection solution at this week’s TOC Europe exhibition.
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Russian ports' performance
Deep sea vs transcontinental transit through Russia and the potential for further development was a hot topic for the TOC Container Supply Chain Conference (CSC) at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.
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Nurturing new talent in the ports sector
Trucker troubles: something the North American ports have become only too accustomed to over the last year where there have been strikes on the back of congestion and waiting times.
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Kalmar sets emissions benchmark
Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.
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Chinese ports race ahead
Chinese container ports are racing ahead of other worldwide, coming in as the world’s most productive, according to 2013 JOC Port Productivity Data rankings.
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Kalmar sets emissions benchmark
Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.
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Green agenda at PEMA Forum
There was an emphasis on the green agenda at this year''s Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) Forum held at TOC Europe.
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Ten years of PEMA
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, which it helped mark by a special programme of educational activities and events at TOC Europe this week.
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Italian operator eyes bigger picture
Italian port operator and logistics expert, Contship Italia, is eyeing the bigger picture from a strategic point of view and wants to do more transhipment business across Europe.
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Moving forward with automation
ABB Group''s cranes and harbour business is entering the delivery phase for the remote control crane order boom it received back in 2012.
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Even coverage
Optimising application of coatings is just as important as the choice of coating, explains Rachael Doyle
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Supply chain services can add value
Ports looking to add value by offering supply chain services should be honest, use arm’s length solutions and be clear on customer needs, according to Euroports’ Paul Jacob Bins.
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New Terex option for operators
Terex Port Solutions is giving terminal operators another option for handling vessels up to post-Panamax class with a high tower variant of its diesel-electric Gottwald Model 5 harbour crane.
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GTT signs LNG carrier contract
French engineering and technology company Gaztransport and Technigaz, has signed an agreement for the design and construction of two LNG carriers to be built by Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding.
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Wärtsilä seals ‘industry first’ recognition
Wärtsilä has gained service level recognition for its Airguard and Oceanguard propeller shaft sealing systems from Lloyd’s Register and is said to be the first company in the industry to do so.
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Shipping lines more receptive to terminal dialogue
Shipping lines seem to be softening in their hard-line approach to port productivity, accepting that it takes “two to tango”, according to Gulftainer’s Simon Sundboell.