Spreaders
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Bells and whistles
Today's smart spreaders need to do much more than simply lift a container, as John Bensalhia finds out 03 Jan 2012 - Port Strategy
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Twistlock sensor solution finally found
The ability to weigh containers on-the-go has long been as aspiration of the container handling industry. 29 Dec 2010 - Port Strategy
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Too big for boxes
Alex Hughes investigates the container weight challenges facing spreader manufacturers 27 Dec 2010 - Port Strategy
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A question of timing
Spreaders have an impressive working lifetime on the frontline, with up to 10-20 years service the norm rather than the exception. 30 Dec 2009 - Port Strategy
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Eastern treasures
Many of the key global operators source quayside gantry cranes from ZPMC; but that doesn't necessarily mean they also buy Chinese spreaders. 29 Dec 2009 - Port Strategy
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Slow spreading
The economic crisis has slowed the evolution from twin-lift to multi-lift spreaders, as Alex Hughes discovers 28 Dec 2009 - Port Strategy
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Capacity spread
Tandem lifts have come of age and both small and large terminals can now justify the benefits of multi-lifts. Alex Hughes reports 09 Apr 2008 - Port Strategy
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Double vision
The need to boost productivity not only on the quayside but also in the yard is forcing the switch to twin- and quad-lift spreaders,reports Alex Hughes 01 Apr 2007 - Port Strategy
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Multilift: for and against
Terminals pursuing growth want to maximise the productivity of every lift cycle. That is why the trend is towards twin-lifts from ship-to-shore and twin-lifts on the yard, says Bromma. But does it necessarily follow that a universal rush to multilift spreaders is justified? Felicity Landon reports. 01 Apr 2006 - Port Strategy
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Yard Conundrums
Richard Clarke , director of ports at Halcrow, explains the difficulties confronting high-capacity box terminals wanting to take advantage of multi-lift spreader systems. 01 Oct 2005 - Port Strategy
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The Point of Contact
Arguably, of all container handling equipment, spreaders come in for the heaviest punishment since they're the principal point of contact with the box. Nick Elliott talks to manufacturers and summarises a recent conference presentation on spreader performance. 01 May 2005 - Port Strategy
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THE SHARP END
Prolific innovation is helping to maintain strong competition between spreader manufacturers. Benedict Young explores the latest product developments which promise to enhance terminal operations. 01 Oct 2004 - Port Strategy
