Products & Services – Page 31

  • The system automatically identifies where the containers are dropped in the yard and automatically reports this to the TOS
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    ITS gets Rotterdam on track

    2015-02-03T14:56:00Z

    UK-based International Terminal Solutions Ltd (ITS) is helping APM Terminals (APMT) increase productivity of its container handling operations at Rotterdam with its latest G-POS GPS tracking system.

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    Port efficiency forum

    2015-01-29T14:57:00Z

    Morocco will play host to its first its first port efficiency forum this year helping terminal operators to evaluate recent developments and enter into debate on how to make the industry smarter, safer and more sustainable.

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    Making oil spill recovery easier

    2015-01-28T16:04:00Z

    Cleaning up oil spills with just one vessel could be easier, faster and more cost-effective, says Denmark-based DESMI, thanks to its new oil spill recovery product.

  • The latest Hyster Big Trucks meet the Stage IV/T4f legislation
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    Promoting fuel savings

    2015-01-28T10:04:00Z

    Ports and terminals can reduce container handling and reachstacker fuel consumption by up to 25% just by choosing the right equipment, says Hyster.

  • Concrete from the existing berths and yards will be cut up, crushed and recycled for use in the upgrading at Jurong Port
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    Singapore goes green

    2015-01-26T16:34:00Z

    Singapore’s Jurong Port is recycling concrete and using other green construction methods to build what is said to be the world’s first green berths.

  • GPA is set to save US$636,000 annually in operating costs
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    Musco lights up Georgia

    2015-01-23T17:20:00Z

    Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Garden City Terminal is set to save US$636,000 a year and significantly reduce CO2 emissions following the revamping of its lighting system.

  • ExxonMobil is now supplying MGO by barge to its customers at the port of Le Havre
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    Refuelling by barge

    2015-01-22T15:27:00Z

    The French Port of Le Havre has a new portable marine gas oil barge which will help vessel operators meet the Emission Control Area (ECA) 0.1% sulphur limit which came into force this month.

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    Joint emissions project

    2015-01-21T12:27:00Z

    DNV GL and Hapag-Lloyd have initiated a joint project to verify the ship owner’s readiness for upcoming EU emission-monitoring regulations.

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    New ECA resource

    2015-01-21T12:26:00Z

    UK-based Fathom Shipping has launched new comprehensive guidance for shipowners and operators on Emission Control Areas (ECA) operational and compliance issues.

  • Ecoships’ ‘Green Lotus 32’ aims to revolutionise green shipping
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    Energy efficient shipping

    2015-01-20T13:25:00Z

    UK based ship management company, Newport Shipping, says that ship efficiency should remain just as important in a bearish oil market as it does when shipowners have to pay extortionate amounts for heavy fuel oil.

  • HHLA's CTB terminal just got even cleaner
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    Lowering emissions quayside

    2015-01-15T13:05:00Z

    Twelve low-emission Terex straddle carriers went into operation at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) at Hamburg this month in a bid to reduce emissions.

  • The inaugural Danish Maritime Forum saw a plenary discussion on the new report called Unleashing the potential of the global maritime industry Photo: Flickr/Danish Maritime Days
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    The importance of collaborative action

    2015-01-12T12:32:00Z

    A new Danish Maritime Days report proposes 41 actions to address some of the most important challenges facing the global maritime industry – including how to grow and reduce its environmental impact at the same time.

  • Cavotec AMP reel systems that will be installed onboard nine new container ships to be built in South Korea
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    Electrical power to Turkey

    2015-01-08T13:48:00Z

    Cavotec has won several orders for its Automatic Plug-In System (APS) including a large order for DP World’s major development at the Port of Yamrica in Turkey.

  • Kalmar said Gloria can deliver significant fuel savings of up to 20%
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    Reachstacker efficiency savings

    2015-01-06T11:20:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is delivering four of its latest generation Gloria reachstackers to International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) to undertake container handling at Manila and Subic in the Philippines.

  • Gothenburg’s new straddle carriers can reduce particulate emissions and CO2 emissions by over 90%
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    Straddle carriers reduce emissions

    2015-01-06T11:20:00Z

    Twelve new diesel-electric hybrid straddle carriers are expanding operations at APMT’s terminal at Gothenburg, while enhancing safety and reducing particulate and CO2 emissions in line with sustainability goals.

  • Antwerp is already known for its efficient handling of barge traffic
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    Focusing on efficient barge transport

    2014-12-19T12:24:00Z

    Antwerp is working towards keeping barge traffic flowing smoothly through the port in collaboration with other partners in the supply chain.

  • These are the first orders for Wärtsilä Aquarius UV systems for newbuild vessels from a Japanese shipyard
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    Achieving ballast water compliance

    2014-12-16T17:35:00Z

    Six new bulk carriers being built at the Namura and Onomichi shipyards in Japan, are to be fitted with 12 Wärtsilä Aquarius UV ballast water management systems (BWMS) enabling them to achieve compliance with anticipated environmental regulations.

  • Maasvlakte II is said to be the world’s first container terminal to achieve zero emissions both on and off site
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    Wind power for Maasvlakte II

    2014-12-16T11:58:00Z

    APM Terminals has signed a two-year contract with Amsterdam based NV Nuon Energy for wind powered generated electricity to power the new cranes and handling equipment at the new Maasvlakte II terminal.

  • Kalmar's RTGs produce lower emissions and requires less maintenance
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    More Kalmar RTGs for Poland

    2014-12-16T09:47:00Z

    Kalmar is to supply five of its latest generation zero emissions rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for Poland’s Gdynia Container Terminal (GCT), in preparation for its expansion.

  • Partners of the SEA TERMINALS project are looking to push the port industry towards energy-efficient operation models
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    Energy efficiency top of the agenda

    2014-12-12T16:57:00Z

    In the first meeting of a new European energy efficiency project a number of developments were agreed upon that aim to push the port industry towards more efficient operational models.