All Products & Services articles – Page 58

  • Lase’s 3D-laser scanner mounted on a pole showing the twistlock area
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    Twistlock detection software a 'game-changer' for ports

    2014-02-03T16:11:00Z

    Germany’s Lase Industrielle Lasertechnik is launching a new 3D twistlock detection system which it says could be a “game changer” for terminal operators.

  • The new BMT port tools draw upon years of professional research with stakeholders
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    New port tools to maximise investment

    2014-01-24T17:14:00Z

    BMT Asia Pacific has introduced two new tools designed to maximise return on interest for port investors and operators.

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    PortVision predicts trends

    2014-01-23T17:29:00Z

    Automatic Identification System (AIS)-based vessel-tracking tools and technology will improve the maritime industry in 2014, says PortVision.

  • The new multimodal services will significantly reduce CO2 emissions
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    Bridging the gap between Turkey and Europe

    2014-01-23T13:41:00Z

    A new joint initiative has been launched to offer high frequency multimodal connections between Turkey and Europe that will significantly lower CO2 emissions.

  • Terex's E-RTG order is a 'first' for Turkey
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    Kalmar reachstacker fuel revolution

    2014-01-22T17:30:00Z

    Cargotec has unveiled its new dual-fuel diesel and LNG-powered reachstacker, created in co-operation with Kalmar’s customer, Global Service.

  • The new image solution could make automation easier
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    Evolving OCR scanning

    2014-01-17T13:25:00Z

    Optical character recognition (OC) in ports and terminals could be moving away from static portals and over to mobile readers to make for even easier automation.

  • MOL is transferring a partial stake (49%) in ITI (TraPac's holding company) to a Brookfield operated fund
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    MOL forms strategic terminal alliance

    2014-01-16T20:19:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines has reached a strategic alliance agreement with Brookfield Asset Management Inc to expand MOL’s container terminal business.

  • Sydney will be the destination for the first Global Port Research Alliance Photo: Wiki/Aaron Jacobs
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    New global port alliance

    2014-01-15T15:23:00Z

    Seven leading international universities have set up the Global Port Research Alliance (GPRA) in response to the global and complex challenges faced by the port sector and related maritime and logistics industries.

  • Stockholm-based Bromma, is maintaining its strong order intake
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    Equipment and product round-up

    2014-01-14T15:37:00Z

    The new year has seen new product launches and new orders for some of the big port equipment manufacturers.

  • The TraPac terminal has been an important adopter of Kalmar's automated equipment
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    Kalmar automation for TraPac

    2014-01-02T12:43:00Z

    TraPac Inc’s automated terminal at the Port of Los Angeles has awarded Kalmar, part of Cargotec, a contract to integrate the controls for its new rail mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) in its intermodal yard.

  • The Alberni container terminal concept may face a steep environmental challenge Photo: Wiki/Kevstan
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    Canadian container terminal concept aired

    2013-12-31T11:34:00Z

    Canada''s Port Alberni Port Authority (PAPA) is looking to build a major new US$1bn container terminal - if constructed it would be the largest of its kind in the country.

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    A vision of the future

    2013-12-23T11:57:00Z

    Just 20 years ahead and ports will be offshore, quay cranes will be remote controlled and automated rubber-tyred gantry cranes will be commonplace.

  • News

    Improving port-city integration

    2013-12-20T12:03:00Z

    A new document has been published to outline the main challenges and objectives of any port centre in a bid to improve integration between the city, the port and the public.

  • Kalmar is supplying three of its 10 tonne DCF100-45E8 empty container handlers to existing customer, Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprises
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    Equipment round-up

    2013-12-18T17:26:00Z

    Terex Port Solutions (TPS), Kalmar and Greencranes’ equipment are in demand across Europe and Africa.

  • Peter Richards: "The best time to acquire lower end assets is before they start rising in value"
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    Gulftainer’s vision for growth

    2013-12-17T12:23:00Z

    Gulftainer has set out an optimistic strategy for future growth to fit with its expanding footprint into new international markets.

  • The brownfield site will be developed into a multimodal hub to enhance port centric logisitics in the UK
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    Peel Ports brings Bridgewater to the market

    2013-12-16T15:23:00Z

    Peel Ports Group is taking the next step to enhance port centric logistics at the UK''s Ellesmere Port by appointing two local real estate agents to market the former Bridgewater paper mill site.

  • More than 90% of indirect economic impacts of ports like Le Havre are taking place in other regions. Photo: Port of Le Havre
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    Closing the gap on port-city policies

    2013-12-16T10:33:00Z

    A new report suggests that effective public policies are needed to improve port-city development, but the amount of policy-relevant knowledge is limited.

  • Konecranes' acquisition of Linde Material Handling will help it to "close the gap" to its competitors
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    Konecranes closes the gap

    2013-12-13T16:07:00Z

    Konecranes is “closing the gap” with its competitors following the acquisition of the container handling lift truck business of Linde Material handling, owned by KION group.

  • Kalmar's hybrid E-One2 RTGare set to boost container handling capacity
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    Kalmar hybrid RTGs for Kenya

    2013-12-12T15:57:00Z

    Kalmar is to supply 12 of its E-One² hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as part of a €17m order.

  • HIT is implenting innovative RTG remote control technology for the first time outside of Japan
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    Getting better with remote control

    2013-12-12T15:53:00Z

    Remotely controlled operations are a hot topic when it comes to the great automation debate, despite the fact that many believe this type of equipment cannot achieve optimal performance with current automatics.