Container & Cargo Handling – Page 38
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NewsUkrainian exports slump in first half
New figures show that the Ukraine has been hit by an export slump of 17% in the first half of 2015 fuelled by a combination of political instability and a lack of confidence in future development.
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NewsFreewheeling finesse
Ports can mitigate the huge cost headache of tyres with some clever choices, explains Stevie Knight
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NewsReflections on glass
The glass industry is opening handling windows for ports. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsHow remote can 'remote' be?
ABB''s Fredrik Johanson considers the possibility of control centres for multi-terminal remote crane operation
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NewsVirtually there
Rapidly advancing virtual reality technology is helping ports to look into the future, finds Felicity Landon
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Think hard about the yard
Bright Light Systems'' John Chalmers shines the spotlight on plasma technology
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NewsPort of Helsinki operator spat
Port of Helsinki has applied for a temporary court order against Finnlines'' subsidiary Finnsteve in order to force it into line with the reorganisation at Vuosaari harbour.
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Over-capacity now a must to prevent congestion
As cargo container volumes continue to rise worldwide, congestion increasingly becomes a problem. But, Dynamar BV says terminal over-capacity is now needed to prevent congestion.
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NewsAPM Terminals acquires Grup Maritim
APM Terminals has signed an agreement with Perez y Cia to acquire a majority stake in Grup Maritim TCB and its 11 container terminals.
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NewsSafety first
Automation does not negate the need for adequate RTG collision prevention finds John Bensalhia
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NewsWhich way the wind blows
Stevie Knight asks what it takes for a new wind deployment facility to breeze ahead
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NewsBrighter bulk handling
Bulk handling technology is learning from past mistakes finds Stevie Knight
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NewsUnder scrutiny
Unions are shining the spotlight on the inherent dangers of work on the wharves. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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Booking system to optimise Manila movements
In a bid to optimise the entry and exit of containerised cargo, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has implemented a vehicle appointment system.
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NewsExtra 168m teu port capacity needed by 2019
As vessels continue to grow and global container port demand rises, terminal operators worldwide will need to invest to produce an additional 168 million teu by 2019, says shipping consultancy Drewry.
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Gujurat port project dropped by L&T
Plans to develop a new port in Kacchigadh, near Gujarat, India, have been scrapped over environmental reasons, according to local media ‘Live Mint’.
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NewsLivorno unveils terminal expansion plans
The Italian port of Livorno is expanding its capacity with a new €800m deepwater container ‘platform’ that will enable it to accommodate larger ships and growing container traffic.
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NewsChecker device for container inspections
Hyster has developed a checker device for efficient container inspection that means that containers no longer need to be set down for inspection, helping to reduce costs.
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NewsNew US inland port to serve the South
A new inland port is being built by Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) that will serve as a direct link from the Port of Savannah to North Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and parts of Kentucky.
