All Products & Services articles – Page 79

  • Liverpool’s handling equipment, including cranes and carriers, is to be maintained by Briggs Equipment
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    Liverpool to outsource maintenance

    2010-08-24T17:34:00Z

    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

    2010-08-24T17:32:00Z

    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

    2010-08-20T10:34:00Z

    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.

  • The EcoCrane will be tested over the next 12 months by Ports America at the West Basin Container Terminal
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    RTG tests may give ports a breath of fresh air

    2010-08-12T10:15:00Z

    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

    2010-08-04T10:00:00Z

    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

    2010-08-03T10:00:00Z

    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

    2010-08-02T10:00:00Z

    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

    2010-08-01T10:00:00Z

    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

    2010-07-28T10:00:00Z

    A new empty container handler (ECH) from manufacturer Kalmar has been designed to help operations suffering from empty box congestion.

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    Under-keel clearance systems for Australian port

    2010-07-27T10:00:00Z

    Rio Tinto''s Western Australian Cape Lambert Port will be installing a new Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) management system from OMC International. The agreement includes an extension of the existing DUKC contract for Rio Tinto shipping operations at the port of Dampier.

  • DP World’s input will extend the scope of the container information project dramatically
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    DP World to share box information

    2010-07-15T12:01:00Z

    DP World’s terminal operations are to start sending data on containers to an external IT platform called SICIS (Shared Intermodal Container Information System), following successful pilot demonstrations.

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    Tideworks wins Vietnam contract

    2010-07-15T10:00:00Z

    SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT), a greenfield terminal close to Ho Chi Minh City, has opted for Tideworks'' suite of terminal management software to manage Vietnam''s growing container volumes.

  • Saigon has placed orders with Bromma and Cargotec’s Kalmar brand for handling equipment
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    Saigon orders zero-emission cranes

    2010-07-13T10:00:00Z

    Kalmar is to deliver six E-One2 zero emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes to Vietnam''s Saigon Newport (SNP).

  • Hyster's new six-high reachstacker is enabled by a longer boom
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    Hyster reaches six-high

    2010-07-11T12:09:00Z

    Hyster Europe has unveiled a series of developments on its reachstacker range including a six-high stacking option for higher density container stacking.

  • Gottwald’s new Model 3 Harbour Crane
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    Gottwald replaces entry-level model

    2010-07-11T12:07:00Z

    In launching its Model 3 Harbour Crane, Gottwald has expanded its current range of Generation 5 Harbour Cranes.

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    Straddle carrier tyre development

    2010-07-09T09:19:00Z

    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.

  • Hyster’s latest ECH models take advantage of the new XTL axle
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    New axle promises savings

    2010-07-09T09:19:00Z

    Empty container handling (ECH) operations can now drastically reduce their tyre bills thanks to a new XTL drive axle.

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    Tyne makes the most of its systems

    2010-07-09T09:18:00Z

    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.

  • Both Cargotec and Bromma are seeing a rise in overall commercial activity
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    Port development market is turning, say suppliers

    2010-07-09T09:14:00Z

    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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    Tideworks crane telemetry tool

    2010-07-01T16:16:00Z

    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.