All Equipment articles – Page 51
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NewsMore capacity, more RTGs
As more terminals are increasing capacity as a result of an increase in demand, equipment companies Kalmar and Konecranes are receiving new and repeat orders for rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.
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NewsKonecranes, Kalmar and Navis in demand
The Port of Oslo is working to strict noise and CO2 emissions limits and has ordered two of Konecranes’ quietest Panamax-size Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes to help.
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NewsGetting on with ANNA
The ANNA project was born out of the frustration of EU member states that claimed they didn’t have the clarity they needed in connection with Directive 2010/65, enforcing the ''Single Window'' concept. It started out as a working group and was later established as a project co-financed by the EU ...
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NewsWindow cleaners
Confusion reigns over the implementation of the EU''s ‘Single Window’, as Felicity Landon finds out
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NewsTerminals prepare for equipment influx
Shanghai-based Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC) is to supply state-of-the-art ‘mega’ container cranes for Peel Ports Group as part of its £300m investment programme in its new Liverpool2 development.
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NewsTerex pioneers crane for smaller ports
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is making it easier for small maritime and river ports to “professionalise” their cargo handling with the launch of its mobile harbour crane, the Terex Quaymate M50.
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NewsStrengthening operations with a green theme
Newer, advanced technology is available for ports to strengthen operations in all spheres. For example, products have been designed to meet environmental rules without compromising productivity.
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NewsKeeping the pace
Keeping up with the latest technological developments is a full time job as John Bensalhia finds out.
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NewsKonecranes turns RTG design on its head
Konecranes has launched a mid-priced rubber-tyred gantry crane aimed at the emerging markets.
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NewsNew Kalmar tractor steals the show
Kalmar introduced its new terminal tractor at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month. Entering the North American market, the Ottawa T2 is purpose-built for “superior” performance, productivity and serviceability.
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Combined Cargotec solutions first for South America
Cargotec units Kalmar and Navis have announced that Paraguay’s Puerto Caacupe-mi will be the first port in South America to employ technologies from both companies.
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Height and illumination first for LEDs
Lighting specialist AAA-LUX has fitted LED floodlights at a 45 metre height at the Rietlanden terminal in the port of Amsterdam, delivering a height and illumination quality that “has never been shown before” in the port industry, according to the company.
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NewsDP World: Success is about being selective
Global operator, DP World says that the secret to its successful strategy is to continue to break into new markets and exploit those terminals which will provide the best return on investment.
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NewsCargotec collects refurbishment projects
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured even more equipment orders from Belawan International Container Terminal in Indonesia (BICT) and Terminal Pacifico Sur Valparaíso SA (TPS) in Chile.
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NewsTaking responsibility for waste
Waste disposal lines remain blurred: according to IAPH''s Fer van de Laar it is Flag States rather than ports that have to make provisions for waste disposal.
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NewsPumped up and confused
Martin Rushmere gets his hands dirty in the murky MARPOL waste disposal debate
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NewsWaste not, want not
Waste reception could be seen as a money spinner for switched on ports, explains HFW''s Rory Butler
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Cavotec wins largest order yet
Cavotec has won three MoorMaster orders totalling more than €28m for use at lock, roro ferry and bulk handling applications in Australia, Canada and Denmark.
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NewsSennebogen ‘world first’ for Turkey
Germany-based Sennebogen has delivered the 875 E-Series materials handling machine, which was introduced as a ‘world first’ in 2013, to Kocaman Denizcilik for use at Aksa Port, Turkey.
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MAFI tractors for Ghana
Germany''s MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH has completed delivery of follow up tractor orders at Tema Port in Ghana meaning that the whole fleet has now been upgraded.