All Equipment articles – Page 74
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NewsNew data requirement may cause delays
Port operations may well be impacted by shipper’s lack of readiness for the first phase of the new Import Control System (ICS) says a trade and logistics solutions provider.
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Safety first for APM
All facilities in the APM Terminals stable observed Global Safety Day on October 12, with themed events and training to improve safety performance and standards.
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Refurbished tractors gain efficiency
Turkey''s Portunus Port Spares and Services has completed refurbishment of 15 terminal tractors for DP World Aden Port.
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NewsPort operators reveal carbon stats to tackle climate change
International port operator DP World has signed up to the global Carbon Disclosure Project, joining fellow operator APM Terminals in the programme to “accelerate unified action on climate change”.
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NewsShip emissions portal to aid ports
A new web-based tool to benchmark ship emissions has been launched to help ports improve their environmental standing.
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LA supports zero-emission vehicles
The Port of Los Angeles is the world’s first port to offer a reduced tariff for zero-emission vehicles imported and exported through the port.
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Tyres for larger machines
A range of port tyres adapted especially for the trend toward larger capacity machines has been developed by Duratread.
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Predictive scheduling tool launched
A new port scheduling system has been developed to predict where future problems may arise - and then also help to re-plan accordingly.
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NewsFastNet promises to double crane productivity
APM Terminals has unveiled a new ship-to-shore crane concept designed to work adjacent bays of a large container ship.
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Dryports explored
Exactly what are the opportunities and challenges in using a dryport as a link in the supply chain? These are the subjects being broached at a special conference this month.
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NewsCranes encounter structural issues
An analysis of port and terminal incidents has revealed a disturbing number of major structural failures in port equipment in recent years, causing not just costly repairs and operational downtime but also serious accidents.
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NewsProducts and services
Find out about the latest products and services designed to streamline your operations
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NewsPioneering box wash launched
New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics.
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NewsCargotec racks up new orders
Cargotec is celebrating a flood of orders for its Kalmar port equipment in Europe and the Americas.
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NewsA way through the growth of Green
A ports magazine, e-news and series of events specifically aimed at issues thrown up by the growing environmental agenda is the subject of a new venture by Mercator Media.
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NewsTechnology can trump human error
The biggest challenge in introducing best practice into the ports industry is people’s “wariness of change”, Hannu Oja of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) claims.
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Manatee’s second Gottwald crane
Port Manatee has gained a second Gottwald crane as it prepares for increased traffic from the Panama Canal. The new G HMK 6407 crane is technically very similar to the first, delivered in 2007, with the added benefits of high hoisting speeds and an efficient, environmentally-compatible diesel-electric drive system.
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BSC Kalmar order
The Baltic Stevedoring Company (BSC) has ordered six Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and 10 Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors.
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Indian coal gets barge lift
Gottwald has received an order for a barge-mounted mobile harbour crane from the India based Archean Group. The new G HPK 8200 B, which is scheduled to be delivered in August 2010 and expected to start commercial operation before the end of the year, will be used for open-sea transhipment ...
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IPM stays with Kalmar
Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana (IPM) at Altamira, located on the Gulf of Mexico has opted for two Kalmar E-One2 RTGs and also agreed to upgrade its two existing quay cranes. The Port of Altamira has a spectrum of Kalmar handling equipment: this currently includes two DRF reachstackers, two DCD empty container ...
