Container & Cargo Handling – Page 54
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NewsPitching a lift
While the reachstacker may be growing in popularity, the fork-lit truck is still an efficient, value-for-money container handler. John Bensalhia explains
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NewsRiding the green wave
Energy efficiency has moved off the desirable list and on to the essential list for terminals looking for temporary structures - and manufacturers have been quick to respond.
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NewsShort term solutions
Up in days, green and cost effective - temporary structures offer it all, as Alex Hughes discovers
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Beyond the box
Multi-business strategies spread the risk at the UK’s Portland harbour. Carly Fields reports
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NewsKeeping the neighbours on side
In addition to its proactive activities, Ports of Auckland also has systems in place to deal with complaints from local residents.
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NewsLighting up the locals
Ports can bring much more to a local community than just commercial benefits, as Alex Hughes explains
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Breaking the mould
US ports continue to be firmly wedded to and dependant on the alliance of 14 marine exchanges that cover 85% of national vessel movement details.
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NewsA voyage of discovery
Port Community Systems have yet to prove their worth in the lucrative US market, as Martin Rushmere finds out
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Jump the queue
Itajai is positioning itself as an alternative to more congested Brazilian ports, as Bob Moser finds out
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NewsSpotting the weak links in the chain
As more and more gate automation systems become an integral part of the terminal’s production, so any problem with one individual process can quickly have an impact on the entire terminal operation, says Anton Bernaerd, business development manager at CAMCO Technologies in Belgium.
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NewsNo way to ‘cut and paste’
Every operation is different and there is no way to ‘cut and paste’ from one port to another, says John Lund of Visy.
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NewsMixed messages
Partners, competitors, or a bit of both? The overlap of gate solution, terminal operating and third party systems is causing confusion. Felicity Landon reports
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Ticking the green boxes
One grab factor that has to be taken into account nowadays is that of the environment – when a crane handles dusty material, this is always going to pose problems such as dust pollution and spillage.
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NewsGift of the grab
The unsung crane grab is an integral element for ensuring fast, effective bulk handling. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsA market in waiting
Iraq''s long-awaited reconstruction boom has yet to materialise, as Karen Thomas discovers
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NewsDip in demand just a blip
Following a stellar 2010, global volumes of sea-air cargo have declined this year.
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NewsUplifted by sea-air
Numerous bodies need to be on the same wavelength for sea-air shipping to function efficiently, writes Michael King
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Technology distracted
Silke Schael of Goetting explains that although there are a number of systems that have been developed for guiding AGVs, many have evolved from factories, and not all of them are suitable for ports and terminals.
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NewsThe unexplored arena of remote facilities
Many of the more congested ports, especially those in city centres, are looking at remote facilities where boxes can be processed – and automated guided vehicles could, possibly, provide an interesting transport option.
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NewsMaking the switch
Flexibility beyond the traditional container stacking role has shaken up the reachstacker market. Alex Hughes reports
