Products & Services News – Page 101
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BSC Kalmar order
The Baltic Stevedoring Company (BSC) has ordered six Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and 10 Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors.
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Manatee’s second Gottwald crane
Port Manatee has gained a second Gottwald crane as it prepares for increased traffic from the Panama Canal. The new G HMK 6407 crane is technically very similar to the first, delivered in 2007, with the added benefits of high hoisting speeds and an efficient, environmentally-compatible diesel-electric drive system.
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Indian coal gets barge lift
Gottwald has received an order for a barge-mounted mobile harbour crane from the India based Archean Group. The new G HPK 8200 B, which is scheduled to be delivered in August 2010 and expected to start commercial operation before the end of the year, will be used for open-sea transhipment ...
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IPM stays with Kalmar
Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana (IPM) at Altamira, located on the Gulf of Mexico has opted for two Kalmar E-One2 RTGs and also agreed to upgrade its two existing quay cranes. The Port of Altamira has a spectrum of Kalmar handling equipment: this currently includes two DRF reachstackers, two DCD empty container ...
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Kombi-Terminal goes for Kuenz
Kuenz has won the contract for another three intermodal container cranes at the Kombi-Terminal Ludwigshafen, Germany.
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Konescranes get heavy
Konecranes has upgraded its heavy forklift range, adding a new high specification 33 tonne option and three new machines at extreme capacities, encompassing 50 tonne, 55 tonne and 65 tonne lift models.
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Cables gain an overcoat
A new, especially robust plastic cable carrier from Kabelschlepp may be of special interest to ports. The 1320 series was developed as a heavy-duty version with a one-piece chain link to enable safe guidance of stiff hydraulic hoses. Harsh operating conditions – dirt, shocks and jolts plus mechanical loads – ...
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Diesel additive increases efficiency
A Georgia Ports Authority-led diesel additive study has yielded a 5% reduction in fuel consumption, as well as drastically decreased emissions.
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Refurbished rather than new cranes
Rather than buying new, PSA Mersin, one of the largest container ports in Turkey, commissioned Portunus to upgrade and retrofit three of its STS cranes with the latest technology currently available.
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NewsBetter, not faster, efficiency choice
Evyap Port’s new 360 metre quay is being kitted out with ship-to-shore cranes in order to give a better container service. Previously operating with mobile harbour cranes, the new STS units will be capable of servicing post-panamax vessels in twin-lift operations.
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NewsBeing sociable: the value of networking
Social networking tools can help ports get their message in front of people in high places. Barry Parker reports.
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NewsLiverpool to outsource maintenance
The Port of Liverpool in the UK has taken the step of handing over maintenance to an external engineering company.
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APS tracking gains
The Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) of Saudi Arabia is to implement the APS OCR Portal and driver kiosks to automate container identification, remote damage inspection and truck processing at its Jeddah and Jubail terminals.
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Software gives more port detail
Anyone searching the new version of the AXSTanker suite database can find out about a port’s vessel draft and beam restrictions - as opposed to just using Panamax or Suezmax vessel size search strings.
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NewsRTG tests may give ports a breath of fresh air
The air at ports could benefit from a new initiative being piloted at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Extreme damage threat for forklifts
A cold winter, followed by a hot spell can cause significant problems to some handling units, since wear on working surfaces is exacerbated by extremes of temperature, causing potholes which can damage equipment like forklift trucks, according to manufacturer Jungheinrich.
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Night vision cameras with variety
Flir has upgraded a number of its security camera systems; its PT-Series, F-Series and D-Series Multi-Sensor thermal outdoor domes now allow operators to see intruders in total darkness and in bad weather.
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PortVision gives greater insight
PortVision has enhanced its web-based vessel tracking, management and analysis service to provide greater insight into vessel activities in most major US ports and regions and over 50 international ports.
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Business intelligent software for Columbian port
The Port of Cartagena (SPRC) in Colombia has implemented business intelligence software, Navis Analytics and Navis Monitor.
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Moving on the empties
A new empty container handler (ECH) from manufacturer Kalmar has been designed to help operations suffering from empty box congestion.
