Empty Depots
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DB Schenker enjoys empty success
DB Schenker Intermodal Services, which operates container depots at ten locations in Germany and as well as four intermodal terminals, has invested heavily in the past two years to increase capacity. 01 Feb 2010 - Port Strategy
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Getting the layout right
The efficient operation of an empty depot depends very much on its layout. As well as the obvious gate, it is important to have sufficient queuing space so that trucks do not queue on the public road," says Royal Haskoning's Jan van Beemen. 29 Jan 2010 - Port Strategy
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Running on empties
Despite simple appearances, there's a myriad of issues surrounding empty depot operations, as Felicity Landon finds out 28 Jan 2010 - Port Strategy
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The challenge of automation
The increasing move towards automated container terminal systems is throwing up even more challenges in handling empties. 05 Nov 2008 - Port Strategy
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Striking the balance at Southampton
DP World Southampton successfully adopted a block stacking methodology five years ago and has recently increased the size of its empties park so it can accommodate about 10,000 teu at any one time. 04 Nov 2008 - Port Strategy
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Filling up with empties?
Empty containers are a fact of life - but that doesn't mean busy ports want to run full-scale empty box storage operations. Felicity Landon reports on the issues
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What to do with the empties?
To remain viable, container terminals must implement effective management strategies for handling empty boxes, writes Benedict Young 01 Jun 2003 - Port Strategy
