Cargo Handling – Page 3
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Paracas carves out its niche
‘One man’s gain is another’s pain’ as the old adage goes and this is the case with Puerto de Paracas which has made inroads into Callao’s general cargo traffic. But will it last? Rob Ward reviews developments
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A turning point for the ocean freight industry?
The ocean freight industry may have turned a corner after a full year of plummeting rates
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Land of opportunity
Mexico has long been a manufacturing alternative to China, but concerns over China’s economy and vulnerabilities to supply chain security from COVID-19 means further opportunities exist, as AJ Keyes discovers
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Felixstowe deepening works complete
Work at the Port of Felixstowe, UK to improve access for the world’s largest container ships has completed
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Are global container volumes falling?
Container volume at the Port of Oakland in California has fallen compared with the same period last year, in a trend that is possibly global
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Certification for Kalmar cyber security system
Kalmar’s automated cyber security solution has been awarded IEC 62443-4-1 certification
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Cargo handling safety agreement
Two international associations involved in the cargo handling sector are cooperating on safety and sustainability
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GPA begins major container handling upgrade
Georgia Ports Authority has embarked on a major modernisation programme to expand its container handling capabilities
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Houston ups hybrid RTG drive
The Port of Houston continues its electrification drive with an order for five more hybrid RTGs
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‘Torrid times for carriers’
Weak demand and overcapacity are creating a ‘torrid time for carriers’, says Xeneta analyst
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The plan for India’s new mega-container terminal
DP World is gearing up its operations to cater for future trade demand
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Nearshoring or a ‘No-China’ policy?
There are far-reaching trends underway shaping container trades and, thus, port development. Uncertain political conditions and the erosion of China’s cost-advantages are redirecting attention to alternative strategies. Andrew Penfold looks at the driving forces…
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Innovative Bagging Solution from IMGS
IMGS has introduced a new mobile bagging process said to deliver an exceptional performance.
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Cargotec changes board following Kalmar split
Cargotec has proposed a number of board changes following the decision to partially demerge its Kalmar cargo handling business
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DP World to ramp up capacity by 3m teu by year end
The operator says it will add 3 million teu of capacity by the end of 2023
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Container handling up a fifth at Georgia
Renovations at the Port of Savannah, US have increased berth capacity by 25% leading to one of the strongest Julys on record
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Seven new hybrid RTGs for Kaohsiung terminal
CMA CGM is to take receipt of seven hybrid RTGs from Konecranes at its Port of Kaohsiung terminal in Taiwan
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Reefer freight rates exceed dry cargo
Despite an unprecedented drop in reefer seaborne trade last year, reefer container freight rates are outperforming the dry cargo trade, according to analysis by Drewry
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Rotterdam Rail
Modal 3 Logistik has commenced a new rail shuttle running twice a week back and forth between Rotterdam…
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Truck rule change
The Peruvian Association of Port Operators (ASPPOR) is calling for new regulations…