Cargo Handling – Page 18
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NewsGetting free zones right
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is key to free trade zone development, but cooperation between all stakeholders is needed for success.
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NewsLarge vessel challenge
The challenge of anchoring very large vessels or platforms without the requirement of very large capacity lifting vessels is being met in a new project.
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NewsCABS: ON A JOURNEY
Achieving efficient crane cab design to match today’s pressurised work environment is a big challenge. John Bensalhia examines how key suppliers are responding.
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NewsBOX TRADES: THE NEW REALITY?
At the moment the only way is up in the container sector, but what’s driving this and how long for? Analyst Andrew Penfold identifies the building blocks of this new reality and what’s next.
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NewsTHINKING BIG
In the first of a two-part global assessment, Felicity Landon reports on some of the largest port investment projects in North America and Europe.
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NewsMANAGING DOWNTIME RISK
Barry Larrain, Big Trucks Industry Manager, Hyster Company, charts how to comprehensively manage downtime risk with container handling equipment.
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NewsDESIGN OPTIONS STACK-UP
New design options continue to be added for RTGs and RMGs catering for diverse requirements. John Bensalhia investigates innovative product initiatives from leading manufacturers.
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NewsEver Given aftermath: congestion likely
Congestion and delays are likely at European ports as the flow of ships in the Suez Canal resumes following the refloating of the stuck ''Ever Given'' vessel.
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NewsStuck ship threatens supply chain
The threat of supply chain disruption is growing with every hour a stuck ship spends on the Suez Canal.
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NewsAI optimisation drives terminal efficiency
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced the successful live implementation of an AI-powered operational optimisation tool that improves truck and equipment efficiency at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).
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NewsSUPPLY: THE CRITICAL ISSUE
The supply side of supply chains is under pressure. But according to analyst Johan-Paul Verschuure of consultancy firm the Rebel Group, it may eventually prompt more flexible and innovative solutions.
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NewsCOMBINING PAST AND FUTURE
Richard Crowther, Associate Maritime Engineer of consultancy firm WSP, asks if historic waterways combined with vessel automation, and in some cases integrated vessel/berth design, hold the key to unlocking effective supply chain solutions?
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NewsSTS CRANES: INVESTMENT LED
The Ship-to-Shore container gantry sector is experiencing a lower level of demand but the order pipeline and design innovations continue. John Bensalhia reports.
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NewsSTS’ KPIs THAT WORK
A new methodology of applying key performance indicators to ship-to-shore container gantry operations offers dual benefits. AJ Keyes highlights the study’s principal findings.
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NewsSwedish terminal move enables growth
A Swedish port has announced plans to move its container terminal with construction possible from 2026 and operations from 2028.
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NewsMAKING A CONNECTION
For freight to achieve predictability of movement, port and terminal development has to rise to the challenge of achieving efficient, congestion free, connectivity with hinterland markets. Mike Mundy assesses the road ahead.
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NewsBUILDING ROBUST REVENUES PART 2
Highly-respected industry analyst, Andrew Penfold, considers service and contractual issues that promote long-term sustainable relations between shipping lines and container terminal operators.
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NewsCONVENTIONAL WISDOM
John Bensalhia assesses the rubber tyred gantry sector identifying positive demand and ongoing design innovation including for what can be dubbed “conventional units”.
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NewsMilestone for container exchange scheme
An initiative launched to organise the efficient exchange by rail of containers between terminals in the Port of Rotterdam has passed the 100,000 TEU mark.
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NewsCargotec to sell Navis
Cargotec’s board of directors has decided to initiate a sales process for its Navis software business.
