Container & Cargo Handling – Page 24
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NewsAlternative dredging funding to the fore
Economically viable dredging projects that have languished from a lack of funds could now get a kick start, as Stevie Knight discovers.
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NewsAI explored by ports partnership
A ports partnership which aims to realise the vision of a smart, interconnected and digital port ecosystem aims to accelerate the smart adoption of AI in the port sector.
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NewsCall for more IMO engagement with ports
More dialogue with ports and more involvement from port-related stakeholders at IMO is necessary, maritime stakeholders have agreed.
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NewsTug designs match innovation with power
Ship sizes are increasing, and this means innovative tug-handling capabilities are needed at ports. Dave MacIntyre investigates current tug options and possible future trends.
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NewsDialogue and collaboration – the key to short sea success
Short sea shipping has a lot to be optimistic about - provided it can stay competitive by maintaining an air of communication and collaboration.
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NewsPorts are targeting higher standards for health and safety
John Bensalhia investigates the implications, benefits and challenges connected with the ISO 45001 health and safety standard for ports and understands why ports regard the process as a beneficial one
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NewsConstanta now targeting hinterland demand
When the Romanian Port of Constanta began to develop its container handling facilities, it had its eye on securing transshipment traffic, writes Alex Hughes
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NewsBollards stressed beyond capacity
Iain MacIntyre outlines how bollard capacities around the world are being stressed by rapidly-increasing newbuild ship sizes and considers the view from insurers
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NewsPort call optimisation venture launches
A new port company seeking to improve port call efficiency and help shipping companies reduce vessel emissions will offer a digital shipping app which optimises port call management.
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NewsWhite paper offers digitalisation guidance
A new white paper seeks to show how sharing data will help ports work towards digital maturity and grow into smart ports.
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NewsFirst ports ‘Sector Safety Plan’ launched
Port Skills and Safety (PSS), the collective body for Safety and Skills in UK ports, has launched the first ever ports Sector Safety Plan.
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NewsTaking reinvention to the next level
Ostend was hard hit by the loss of major ferry operations, but it came back from the loss and is driving for diversity. Felicity Landon reports on the port’s revitalised ambitions
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NewsCross-port benefits of geospatial technology
Modern GIS systems do not need to be restricted to just one or two experts in a port. Alex Hughes finds out who else can put geospatial data to good use
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News2038: Humans vs. automation
A world where artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced to the point where we can compare it to a human and judge it by its actions accordingly is the scene set in the latest instalment of a futuristic port story.
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Cargotec projects tackle industry inefficiencies
Cargotec is to continue its joint projects with multiple startups to address maritime industry inefficiencies introduced to it through maritime startup collaboration platform, the Rainmaking Trade & Transport Impact Programme.
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NewsBucking the national trend
Porto Itapoá invests beyond increased throughput and potential automation for its future success, writes Carly Fields
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NewsThe Umbilical Cords of Port Machinery
Dave MacIntyre finds out if crane cable chains deliver everything they promise.
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NewsPutting spreaders to work for bulk
John Bensalhia investigates attachment options that look beyond pure container operations
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NewsA stronger future for short sea shipping
As shipping gets smarter and more sustainable, the Coastlink conference addresses how short sea and container feeder shipping can best secure a stronger future.
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NewsGlobal port links forged at China's BRI Forum
Cosco’s investment in Greece''s Port of Piraeus will play a key part in a drive to establish Greece as a “bridge” between the West and the East, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said at China''s second Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum in Beijing.
