Container & Cargo Handling – Page 30
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NewsSynchromodal integrated planning
A PhD dissertation which proposes an integrated approach for optimising synchromodal container transportation seeks to bring together optimal transport planning in intermodal networks and the design of an optimal fare class mix of customer-oriented services.
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NewsSafeguarding the ship to shore interface
While they may not steal the limelight for most visible port assets, fenders form the backbone of quay protection, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsBreaking into the biomass arena
Martin Rushmere finds that more ports and terminals are dipping into biomass cargo handling
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NewsCold chain growth brings terminal challenges
Investment in port infrastructure to support swelling reefer trade comes at a price, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsDangers of mismatched passage plans
Ports need to marry onshore passage planning with the plans completed by calling ships to prevent incidents.
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NewsAvoiding slips, trips and weather dips
With health and safety standards at their peak, ports need to keep up with changing rules and regulations. John Bensalhia investigates.
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NewsMaersk reduced port calls in line with bigger ships
Plans by Maersk Line to reduce the amount of duplicate port calls and allocate more buffer time around hub ports to increase schedule reliability is a logical move as ship sizes increase, a shipping expert has said.
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NewsIncreasing automation reaping benefits
Increasing numbers of terminals are using higher levels of automation to improve productivity, efficiency and competitive advantage.
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NewsMaputo investment pays off
Transformation of a Mozambique port is nothing short of dramatic, explains Felicity Landon.
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NewsPutting the elements to work
Investing in renewable installations makes commercial sense, finds Alex Hughes.
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NewsInternational ports sustainability programme first
The first global ports sustainability programme and charter will see ports focus on sustainable development by setting guidelines for achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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NewsIBF agreement secures dockers’ lashing rights
The terms of the new International Bargaining Forum (IBF) Agreement have been approved securing dockers’ right to carry out lashing and other cargo handling services in ports.
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NewsYilport Holding pursues multiple acquisitions
Yilport Holding plans to acquire several SME ports and container terminals in Europe, Latin America, and North America.
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NewsDigitalisation signals "fourth industrial revolution" at ports
The digitalisation of ports and terminal operations offers ways to realise a "fourth industrial revolution", Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) AGM delegates have been told.
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NewsICHCA publishes safety improvements digest
ICHCA International has published a digest of entries to the 2nd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award detailing 22 improvements to supply chain practices.
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NewsWin/Win for Nelson with emissions-saving logistics
How can ports come up with innovative win/win solutions with their customers to cut emissions?
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NewsTimber handlers branch out
With healthy demand growth, timber handling has a strong future, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsChange afoot at Imbituba
Santos Brasil weighs its future options at Imbituba, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsAuckland Looks to Automated Straddle Carriers
New Zealand’s second largest port is keeping its location options open.
