Container & Cargo Handling – Page 51
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NewsIn perfect harmony
STS cranes and spreaders go hand in hand, but is the union always a happy one asks Alex Hughes
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NewsCapacity commitment
Dubai''s ports continue to shine in all cargo areas, as Felicity Landon discovers
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NewsA key ingredient
Corporate social responsibility is now an important part of the concession mix. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPutting the community first
A series of corporate social responsibility programmes were implemented by APM Terminals Callao when it started operations in July last year. These ranged from health & safety training and anti-corruption training to various community projects.
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NewsA closer look at accident findings
When we at the European Shippers'' Council read the analysis of the MAIB report on the structural failure of the MSC Napoli, we came across some important additional findings that have been undeservedly neglected in the current container weight debate.
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NewsWeighing in
ESC''s Marco Wiesehahn says that container weighing is just one of many factors affecting port safety
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NewsLearning curve
Durban is coming to terms with operational and cultural changes, as Stevie Knight explains
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NewsReaching higher and further
Hammar has launched what it says is the world’s first sideloader able to stack three containers high. The MegaReach, with an added extension to the top crane arm, can also stack and pick containers in a second row away from the sideloader.
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NewsA bit on the side
Sidelifters can add flexibility, but opinions vary on their role in the port environment. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTaking responsibility
Alex Hughes finds that one terminal tractor manufacturer takes it social and environmental responsibilities seriously
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NewsKeeping the environment in mind
It''s now an increasingly common practice for mobile harbour cranes to help the environment. Manufacturers have devised the cranes so as to make sure that they will reduce emissions and save energy.
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The extra green mile
How seriously are mobile harbour crane manufacturers taking the green issue, asks John Bensalhia
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NewsStaking its claim
Charleston stakes its claim as the obvious choice for sought-after deepening approval, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsKey factors
What’s on the ‘shopping list’ for developers looking for a port to serve their construction projects?
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NewsHope on the horizon
With business generally looking flat or worse, many ports see the offshore wind sector as their new hope. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPinpoint accuracy provides Antwerp solution
Positioning specialist Septentrio used a combined technology system for PSA HNN’s container yard operations at the Port of Antwerp.
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NewsThe right position
Choosing the wrong positioning technology solution can be a costly mistake, as Felicity Landon finds out
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NewsGood communicators
Stockholm takes its communications strategy seriously, as Alex Hughes finds out
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NewsProfessional capabilities should not be overlooked
Professional inspection of second hand equipment is a crucial factor to consider.
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NewsUsed but not abused
Second hand equipment has its attractions, but don''t be caught out by rogue resellers in a buyers'' market. John Bensalhia reports
