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Straddle carrier tyre development
A special tyre for straddle carriers has been launched by Nokian. The HTS Straddle features all-new structural solutions which differ from the traditional harbour tyre design.
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Tyne makes the most of its systems
The Port of Tyne has employed an IT strategy to support the port’s growing diversity – and has realised efficiencies that could already be gained from existing software tools.
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NewsPort development market is turning, say suppliers
The development momentum in ports has changed according to two major suppliers: the Bromma Group says customers are once again looking at larger projects, and both it and Cargotec are reporting “positive signs” in the business environment.
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NewsShrewd asset management gives Virginia the upper hand
The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has brought APM Terminals'' high tech Virginia box terminal under its wing, which means VPA now controls most of the major operations throughout the whole of Virginia’s ports area.
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News“Business as usual” at LA despite staff walkout
A seven-day strike by clerical workers at the Port of Los Angeles has yet to hit day-to-day operations with managers taking up the slack of striking staff.
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NewsTurning of the tide
As the economic tide ebbs, terminal operators continue to invest for the future, writes Patrik Wheater
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Single channel system perfect for ports
Beaming out work instructions via wireless networks direct to the cab of RTG or straddle carrier delivers major efficiency savings and allows far better flexibility in work planning, says David Thompson, managing director of Siracom, UK distributor for Meru Networks.
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NewsMoney isn't just there for the taking
Even in the darker days of the credit crunch there was always money around for infrastructure development, although most major projects had been mothballed.
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NewsResistance to change
There can be a reluctance to change, especially in today’s economy where every expenditure is measured and evaluated, says Frans Kok, vice president AMEA (Asia, Middle East, Australia) at LXE.
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NewsWireless world
Security issues, data privacy, and the need for resilience are driving interest in the latest wi-fi developments. Felicity Landon reports
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Tideworks crane telemetry tool
Tideworks Technology has developed an automation tool which will allow terminal operators to automate the process of identifying the physical stowage position of containers loaded to or discharged from the vessel in real time.
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NewsPeel Ports boss ‘has left with immediate effect’
Peel Ports chief executive Stephen Baxter has left the company ‘with immediate effect’, an internal company announcement has confirmed.
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NewsAustralian ports gain project investment
Two major initiatives are boosting port expansion and development in Australia – one is part of new Australian agreements with China. The other is a major initiative by the New South Wales government.
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NewsEnnore boxes won by Euro-Indian bid
This week saw the concession for the first container terminal in Ennore, Chennai’s new challenger, finally being settled. The tender has caused interest primarily because of the growing strategic importance of the automotive sector on India’s east coast.
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NewsMaricasts service gains interest
The Maricasts service has been gaining global interest since its launch last month. The system, which forecasts detailed traffic volumes at port, national and regional levels, has only just emerged in a form that allows it to be easily accessed.
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NewsBig ships still pose a challenge
Although ports and terminals may have passed the "stress test" of the recent decline in global container volumes, there are still challenges to come, including handling the larger ships now entering the market says Christian Laursen of APM Terminals.
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NewsGo local every time
These days, the 200-year old challenge of Federal government involvement, versus actions at the local level, is alive and well when it comes to port operations.
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News“Design in Safety” or “Design for Safety”?
When developing cargo handling equipment, manufacturers need not just to consider the concept of “Designed-in Safety” but also to introduce a “Design for Safety” methodology. Hannu Oja, Konecranes’ Director of Port Technology, explains the differences
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NewsIs “safe” really safe?
In safety, as in the environment, there is often a gap between theory and practice. Tatiana Eggert, of HPTI, investigates
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IMO works to ensure safe lashing of deck containers
Some “momentous” decisions concerning deck lashing of containers were made at the recent meeting of the IMO’s DSC sub-committee meeting
