DGPS Positioning
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Out of the box benefits
Operators assessing the return on investment of positioning technology will no doubt be pleased to hear that the benefits, in APM Terminals' Laurids Ulgvig view, are immediate. 24 Jun 2011 - Port Strategy
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On location
Positioning technology can be tailored to boost efficiency, safety and operations. Alex Hughes explains 23 Jun 2011 - Port Strategy
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Local positioning overcomes global problems
While the majority of PDS on the market adopt some sort of global positioning satellite technology, the system marketed by Germany’s Symeo uses local wireless technology to counter problems associated with some existing DGPS receivers: that they are unable to supply reliable data due to the high structures commonplace at a container terminal. 18 Jun 2010 - Port Strategy
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Finding lost boxes
Terminal operators are investing in state-of-the-art position detection systems to streamline box management, writes Patrik Wheater 17 Jun 2010 - Port Strategy
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Differential GPS improves Humber return on investment
Associated British Ports' operation at Immingham on the Humber, which handles 200,000 teu every year, has taken advantage of DGPS to make its container terminal work harder; to move more cargo in less time; and to do it in a way that protects the safety of employees. 26 May 2009 - Port Strategy
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Precision positioning
Forget expansion, focus resources on better box placement on dock, advises Stuart Pearcey
25 May 2009 - Port Strategy
