Container & Cargo Handling – Page 24
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NewsTrade facilitation recommendations issued
The IMO has been presented with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsCrane manufacturer in temporary layoff talks
A major crane manufacturer will start temporary layoff talks due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsEU approves transfer of terminal stakes
The EU has approved the transfer of stakes in ten port terminals as the move would have a “very limited impact’ on the market.
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NewsTug Design Goes Hi-Tech in Search of Optimisation
Digitalisation is a driving force as tug manufacturers capture data from the tug’s operating performance to enhance design improvements and modifications.
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NewsCargotec CEO sheds light on Navis evaluation
The CEO of Cargotec has provided key insight into the company’s decision to undertake a strategic evaluation of Navis with a potential sale of the software business.
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NewsBeing smart when there's a chill in the air
The latest developments in reefer container monitoring technology are investigated by John Bensalhia.
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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
