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    URGENT JNP DREDGING CALL

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    To achieve this, it is estimated that the country will need 90 berths totalling 20 kilometres, while at present only 27 berths exist capable of accommodating major container traffic. India is expected to reach capacity crisis by 2010, when demand will outstrip port capacity. The Container Shipping Lines' Association has ...

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    Yantian celebrates double berth

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    To achieve this, it is estimated that the country will need 90 berths totalling 20 kilometres, while at present only 27 berths exist capable of accommodating major container traffic. India is expected to reach capacity crisis by 2010, when demand will outstrip port capacity. Two berths from Yantian International Container ...

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    The stacking quandary

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Yard planning experts have contrasting opinions on what to do with containers as they are being discharged from the ship. Some argue it is better to move recently discharged boxes to their final positions in the stacking yard immediately, while others disagree stating that temporary stacks should be created close ...

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    The space race

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Is every inch of your shoreside being used to its full potential? Alex Hughes finds out that a little expertise can go a long way in stockyard planning.

  • Gearing up: Equipment manufacturers report rising orders as ports release funds to buy new handling gear.
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    Attention Grabbing

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Customers are coming round to the thinking that cost isn''t everything when it comes to buying reliable, long-lasting grabs.Mike King reports

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    Demand soars as customers meet bulk commitments

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Sales of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) fitted with four-rope grabs have remained buoyant in 2006, reflecting the success the two leading manufacturers have had in selling the benefits of the flexible MHC terminal concept in preference to cargo-dedicated handling options.  

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    Green for Go

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Ro-ro tractor manufacturers continue to address market requirements for more capable, user-friendly tractors and ''greener''more environmentally friendly machines, as David Foxwell discovers

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    Artificial intelligence takes centre stage

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    At Kalmar the focus of recent development has been on the ongoing introduction of CAN-BUS control technology into its range of ro-ro tractors and terminal tractors. Kalmar and other manufacturers who are following its lead and introducing CANBUS technology believe that the many ''intelligent'' control features in CAN-BUS can help ...

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    A Shot in the Arm

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Resist the temptation to swap old cranes for new as there are plenty of ''refreshment''options available.Alex Hughes got the lowdown from three companies offering upgrades

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    Reaching alternatives

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Hyster, along with other manufacturers, remains unconvinced about reachstackers and whether they really are what the market wants - or needs - to use to handle empties, and with this in mind is launching a new range of FLTs for empty container handling, the H16.00-22.00XM-12EC.

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    Empty-handling argument doesn't stack up

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Manufacturers of reachstackers and competing empty container handling gear differ about whether a reachstacker is the best piece of equipment, as David Foxwell finds out

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    Beware the Cash Cow

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    You have land excess to operational needs, so why not cash in on the demand for trendy waterfront apartments? But "Seller Beware"- your new neighbours just might form a committee. Felicity Landon reports

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    Property versus ports

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    The acquisition of Mersey Docks & Harbour Company by Peel Group, which has a long record in development and regeneration projects, caused many to ask whether Peel has more interest in cashing in on potential property developments than the ports operation.

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    Sowing the Seeds

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    The key to securing port staff is to start at grass roots level. And, as Felicity Landon finds out, be prepared to invest time and money.

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    Ports academy moves close to reality

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Proposals to set up a Ports & Logistics Skills Academy within the UK''s Haven Gateway area are moving forward.

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    ABP intakes not afraid to get their hands dirty

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Growing internal talent is the key focus for Associated British Ports (ABP), which owns 21 ports around the UK, including Southampton, Immingham & Grimsby and Hull.  

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    Making molehills out of mountains in China

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    The growth of port and terminal infrastructure in China proceeds apace. If you go to the deep water port of Yangshan, just outside Shanghai, there is a facility whose planners are already thinking big.The first phase is designed to cope with 2m teu and work on phase 2 has begun.This ...

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    HART beats competition to meet security standards

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Global risk management consultancy HART Security has developed the first corporate security management system to gain the new security standard for supply chains ISO/PAS 28000:2005, which was introduced last year.  

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    Fraser relieves pressure of cleaning

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Fraser Pump has unveiled a low pressure jet machine for cleaning and preparing surfaces up to 10m below water.

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    BCT opts for Tideworks technology

    2006-10-01T18:27:00Z

    Poland''s Baltic Container Terminal has contracted Tideworks Technology to provide professional IT services and terminal operations systems for managing cargo activities at the facility.