Cement
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More than just unloaders
There are other, interesting options for ports looking at cement handling. 24 Apr 2009 - Port Strategy
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Everett set on cement conversion
For ports looking for a change, there have been some conversions worth appraising. 23 Apr 2009 - Port Strategy
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The big suction debate
Vacuum or mechanical? It is an issue that the industry is beginning to be familiar with - but which kind of unloader do you go with when the material in question is as low-cost, but potentially difficult, as cement? Stevie Knight investigates 22 Apr 2009 - Port Strategy
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Setting the pace
Money from vigourous cement demand continues to pour in for ports happy to handle this needy minor bulk, as Stuart Pearcey reports
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Environmental considerations
Cemex UK's new cement grinding and blending facility at Tilbury will be located right in the middle of the dock area and receive at least 50% of its raw materials by water. 01 Apr 2007 - Port Strategy
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Dust-busters
Ports must make cement dust control their number one priority if they want to keep local residents and authorities on side, as Felicity Landon finds out 01 Apr 2007 - Port Strategy
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On solid ground
You want a mess on the quayside, dust in the air and complaints from the neighbours? Try handling cement without the right kit. Felicity Landon finds out about best practice 01 Apr 2007 - Port Strategy
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From ship to shed
A new cement import facility at the Port of Blyth will feature direct pipe discharge from ship to shed. The port has converted one of its newest warehouses on Battleship Wharf for storing cement, and constructed a silo for loading to trucks. 01 Apr 2007 - Port Strategy
