Products & Services News – Page 118
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NewsDredging delays
With most ports close to environmentally-sensitive and protected areas, failing to comply with the Habitats Directive can lead to serious delays to dredging projects and a significant increase in costs. Partik Wheater investigates
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Dredging flexibility earmarked for the emerald isle
A new concept dredger that combines a multi-purpose excavator arm with inert pumping capabilities has been earmarked for dredging operations at Fenit harbour, Co Kerry, Ireland.
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News'Ready Box' offers ultimate storage flexibility
Temporary building manufacturer Spaciotempo has introduced a ''Ready Box'' range, offering easily retractable protection in industrial applications.
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Partrac simplifies dredging demands
Ports can now be instantly alerted on dredging needs with Partrac''s environmental monitoring buoys.
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Shipping stays dry
A new desiccant that turns moisture trapped in shipping containers into gel rather than a liquid, can protect cargo from moisture damage for up to eight weeks, the manufacturers claim.
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RAM telescope fixed on Antwerp
RAM Spreaders'' new telescopic mobile harbour crane spreader, incorporating weight-saving features for maximum crane lifting capacity, has entered into service at the Port of Antwerp.
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Liebherr cranes in demand
Liebherr has completed delivery of two megamax container cranes to Cerescorp Company''s Halifax Terminal in Nova Scotia, Canada, just as it confirmed a contract for the supply of an additional two super post panamax container cranes for the Ports of Durban and Elizabeth, South Africa.
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Cavotec runway sale
Cavotec MSL has sold crane runway design and manufacture specialist Gantrex to Belgian Gantry Group for an undisclosed sum.
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Rostima appoints Malaysia CEO
Port labour specialist Rostima has appointed of Lawrence M Sunderam to spearhead the company''s growing Asia team.
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Machinery oil leakage has greater impact on marine environment than Exxon Valdez
Oil spills of the Prestige and Exxon Valdez proportions are guaranteed to splash across the front pages of most newspapers around the world but oil leakage from ships'' machinery is insignificant to warrant such coverage - or so you might think.
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Castrol launches biodegradable lubes
Castrol Marine has launched the world''s first comprehensive range of biodegradable marine lubricants to help shipping companies reduce their environmental footprint and protect the world''s oceans and ports.
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Pusan favours Bromma
Pusan is to add to its cache of Bromma spreaders with a contract for a further 26 STS45 ship-to-shore separating twin-lift spreaders to fit recently-ordered ZPMC cranes.
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NewsBarloworld expands
Five new ''big'' truck designs have been launched by manufacturer Hyster, consisting of three new heavy forklift (FLT) trucks and two new container handlers.
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Barloworld Christmas gift
Lift truck hire specialist Barloworld Handling is preparing for a rush of orders to supplement carrgo handling fleets for the Christmas rush.
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Liebherr handover
Port equipment manufacturer Liebherr has handed over a new mobile harbour crane to the Port of Tanjung Perak, the second largest port in Indonesia.
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Foam Elastomer Buoys from Dave Mac
The case for port authorities to analyse the cost benefits of using foam elastomer buoys is being strongly marketed by FenderCare subsidiary Hippo Marine.
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NewsVTS article
Can investment in a proven vessel tracking service "radically" improve port management? Alex Hughes finds out
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NewsSimulation and scheduling tools a must for busy ports
Two maritime software tools - Amatis, used to undertake traffic simulations, and Seaberth, used for both berth scheduling and berth simulation - are being deployed as part of a major new port development in Qatar. Over the next 10-15 years, Ras Laffan Port will be transformed into the biggest liquefied ...
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NewsMaher gets the Rubb
Maher Terminals'' Port Elizabeth facility is now the proud owner of two Rubb structures for equipment and vehicle repair.
