Cargo Handling – Page 21
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NewsPort giant to return to private ownership
A port giant is set to return to private ownership to help it focus of becoming an infrastructure-led end-to-end logistics provider.
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NewsDigitalisation mishandling poses control risk
A new report on digitalising the port call process has said that there is a challenge for current stakeholders in the maritime sector to implement digitalisation and to adopt common, interoperable data standards or to risk losing control in the logistic chain.
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NewsMobiles: Bigger and better for business
Ports are investing in bigger and better mobile harbour cranes as means of consolidating and expanding business. John Bensalhia reports.
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NewsREACH PICKINGS OFFERED BY REACHSTACKERS
John Bensalhia talks to major reachstacker suppliers to discover current trends, innovations and assess the potential benefits for users.
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NewsBromma spreads digital efficiencies to the industry
Bromma is a leading provider of container frames on a global basis. AJ Keyes understands the company’s continued focus on its digital journey
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NewsDockers' Clause extension legality challenged
European short-sea and feeder ship operators are challenging efforts by a major transport authority to redefine container lashing as a cargo handling activity in order to bring it under the control of unionized dockers.
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NewsDP World subsidiary makes acquisition
A subsidiary of DP World has acquired a majority stake in a Singapore-based feeder and shortsea operator.
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NewsMAKING THE RIGHT LASH DECISION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
John Bensalhia investigates the decision-making and trends behind lashing systems for port cargo and considers the role for automation.
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NewsAre the 5G storm clouds circling the port industry?
There’s a storm brewing over 5G’s promise to link up anything and everything, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsPort masterplans help to drive growth
A new white paper highlights how masterplanning can contribute to growth in coastal regions as well as help ports communicate their strategies and visions to stakeholders.
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NewsIncreasing risks in port investment
AJ Keyes reviews a new report that looks to identify and manage risks relating to container terminal investment.
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NewsPAVING THE WAY AHEAD FOR TERMINALS
Iain MacIntyre discovers how heavy-duty paving solutions for container terminals requires analysis of individual load types, weights and volumes versus capital and maintenance costs
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NewsPneumatic Unloaders Respond to Greater Cargo Demands
Increasing demand for grain storage solutions and silos with larger storage capacities is translating into bigger demand for pneumatic unloaders.
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NewsManufacturers struggle to automate lashing
Automation is changing the way terminals handle containers but automated box lashing has only been partially successful, writes Alex Hughes
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NewsEuropean ports funding plea
A European ports organisation has stated that ports have an important part to play in maritime sustainability development and called for more support from a key fund.
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NewsTHE ROUTE AHEAD - MULTI-TRAILER DEMAND CONTINUING
How are multi trailer tractors and trucks putting ports in the driving seat? John Bensalhia looks at some of the more notable developments in this sector
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NewsTricks of the trailers shows benefits of multiple box moves
John Bensalhia investigates how multi trailers and multi trailer systems can benefit ports in terms of cost, safety and efficiency
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NewsKNOCK-DOWN OR FULLY ERECT – A TERMINAL VIEW
There are two main methods of delivering quay and yard cranes, either fully-assembled or in knock-down form. Barry Cross investigates which option terminal operators prefer and why
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NewsMitigation steps needed against crane knockdowns
Dave MacIntyre investigates the impact and procedures when a crane is knocked down and considers common causes, plus the consequences that may follow.
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NewsAdriatic existing players strengthen their hand
Established container handling centres in the northern Adriatic – Koper, Trieste and Rijeka – are all busy adding new capacity while Venice also has an ambitious plan
