Products & Services News – Page 122
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NewsWarehouse modelling Cirrus-style
Cirrus Logistics has launched the latest generation of its warehouse layout software. The new version has factored in a means to manage the impact of increasing traffic around the warehouse site, taking into account the various factors influencing flows across the site.
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NewsCAN-BUS tractor popular with ro-ro industry
Demand from ro-ro customers has boosted sales of Kalmar''s i-model tractor range.Since the launch of the product in spring this year,more than 50 units have been ordered by customers such as the Port of Gothenburg, Stena Line, Rauma Stevedoring and DFDS Tor Line.
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NewsPorts simulator removes operational uncertainty
Flexsim Software Products has released a 3D discrete-event simulation softwaretool to model and simulate container port and terminal operations.
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NewsInnovative sediment remediation technology
An innovative treatment solution for contaminated sediment has been developed by Virotec Europe in the UK, which believes that the problems associated with contaminated sediment - including acidity and heavy metals - can be effectively decontaminated in the long-term using the company''s ViroSoil technology.
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Illuminating ideas for ports
Lighting specialist Chalmit Lighting has developed a new emergency wall/ bulkhead light for application in extreme environments.
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Strong growth for Netherlance
A new solution developed by Dutch developer Netherlance (a division of Meeusen Industry & Marine Services BV), has transformed the Thermic or Thermal Lance into an instrument that can work with millimetre precision.
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HART beats competition to meet security standards
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
Fraser Pump has unveiled a low pressure jet machine for cleaning and preparing surfaces up to 10m below water.
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NewsBCT opts for Tideworks technology
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.
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PLA seeks equipment supplier
The PLA is responsible for all traffic on the tidal Thames as far as Teddington Lock to the West London. To date, smaller vessels have been exempt from mandatory Automatic Identification System carriage, although this will all change as from June 1, 2007.
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NewsLondon blazes trail
The PLA has long been a supporter of identification systems, despite the major expenditure required to introduce AIS equipment, as Alex Hughes found out
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NewsBig brother's watching
New tracking and identification regulations mean that ships can be monitored from port to port. Alex Hughes investigates
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Cerescorp opts for Liebherr cranes in Montreal
Liebherr Container Cranes has committed to supply one post panamax crane to Cerescorp''s Termont Terminal during the third quarter 2007.
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DOUALA SCANNER
A container scanner has been installed at Douala Port, Cameroon, in a bid to beat customs fraud and speed inspection procedures.
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MES green crane to cut fuel costs
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co has showcased a new yard crane which promises all-electrified movement, high efficiency and energy- and maintenance saving operation.
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NewsLuderitz upgrades quay
High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.A 500 metre new quay has been built at the Namibian port of Luderitz, allowing it to handle medium-sized feeder vessels. The quay, with a ...
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KPA PROFIT SLUMP
High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.Kenya Port Authority reports a pre-tax profit of $51.4m this financial year, compared with $143m in the previous period. Traffic at Mombasa is expected to ...
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KENYA PLANS SECOND DEEP-SEA PORT
High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.Kenya is to build a second deepwater port at Lamu at a cost of 194m. This will also involve constructing a railway link between the ...
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Six gang up on APM at Tin Can Island
Following the Nigerian government''s decision to award APM Terminals the concession to operate Tin Can Island container terminal, six local shipping lines have put together a consortium which aims to set up a rival box handling facility. Alraine Nigeria Limited, Wasa, Hullblyte Elder Demster Agency, Blue Funnel, Transcap Nigeria Limited ...
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DREDGING TO GO AHEAD AT CALABAR
High oil prices and international moves to support environmentally friendly product and services were key drivers in the creation of this cranes, according to the company.Van Oord and Jandule have been awarded a ?56.8m contract to undertake dredging work in the 84 kilometre Calabar Port channel, in Nigeria. Work has ...
