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NewsWHICHEVER GRABS YOU
The choice between rope and electro or motor hydraulic grabs depends principally on the cargo for which it is intended. But there are other considerations. Nick Elliott talks to the manufacturers to weigh up the pros and cons.
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NewsTOUGH OPERATIONAL ECONOMICS MAKE THIS A MARGINAL BUSINESS
Inadequate port infrastructure or specific operational economics still prompt some stevedores to make use of sophisticated floating terminals, reports Alex Hughes .
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THE FUTURE IS SPELT 'OPPORTUNITY'
As Frans Kok at LXE highlighted, 2.4GHz broadband is opening up opportunities for the transmission of more than just data, and new opportunities are presenting themselves at both extremes of wireless technology development, as increasing wireless bandwidth and tighter integration between wired and wireless LANs open up applications that would ...
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NewsWIRE-LESS IS MORE
In the life of a port, time is money, and every minute gained or lost moving containers counts. Fast, accurate and secure container movement is essential for maximum productivity and profitability. Errors, multiple moves and idle time eat away at the bottom line, factors that are leading ports to invest ...
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NewsTHE CLOCK TICKS
Tick tock goes the clock as the compliance deadline looms for ports and terminals under the ISPS Code. Sure as anything is sure, there are a good many ports who have not yet lined up their security ducks in a row and who will be found wanting come 1st July, ...
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HITT break even on decreased turnover
HITT which develops technology aimed at safety enhancement and traffic flow improvement, has reported undiminished competition in its market.
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NewsEquipment manufacturers team up
Representatives from Bromma Conquip, CVS Ferrari, Fantuzzi Group, Hyster, Kalmar Industries, Konecranes, Liebherr, Linde, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Paceco Corp, RAM, SMV Liftrucks, Stinis, Svetruck, Terberg and ZPMC have joined forces to create one of the few global industry associations in the business of port equipment. Other companies are expected ...
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NewsPier 400 chooses Trellex
Use of Trellex fenders at the new Pier 400 in Los Angeles has enabled the port''s engineers to meet two key design challenges. Pier 400 is an all-new facility built by Taylor Pacific. The pier is occupied by APMT.
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Bromma to supply Busan
New berths and container areas are set to open, expanding on a first phase which was completed in 2002. In total, Pier 400 adds six new berths which cater for vessels up to and including 230,000dwt. APMT and engineers from the Port of Los Angeles adopted the Trellex design using ...
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Gottwald reports strong MHC sales
During the first quarter of 2004 Gottwald received orders for some 16 harbour cranes, nine from Europe. Two cranes were ordered from Africa and one from Asia. One crane was sold to North and one to Latin America. The remaining two were ordered from the Middle East.
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NewsSearch Mirror Reflects Quality
Searching for contraband under vehicles has been facilitated by a trolley-type mirror launched by internal security specialist PW Allen.
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ISPS: Is the port community prepared?
Nick Sansom of the TT Club' s Southeast Asia branch, has warned: " In addition to enduring possible sanctions handed down by the regulatory authority (this will be the national or contracting government that is an IMO member) there are three chief dangers inherent in non-compliance.
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Waste into energy
Seemingly worthless waste from Amsterdam and its surroundings that cannot be recycled is being transformed into energy and raw materials in the port area of Amsterdam.
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New Chinese law eases foreign investment
China has introduced a new law which aims to make investment opportunities in its port industry more attractive.
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Howells picks up Ceto
Wales-based emergency response and training company DV Howells - a subsidiary of Milford Haven Port Authority - has expanded its UK presence with the acquisition of a specialist business with bases in Falmouth and Huddersfield.
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NewsSpain's self-defeating decree
The Spanish Government''s decision to put a half billion dollar price-tag on a place of refuge for ships in distress is counter-productive and in some situations could actually increase the threat to the environment, according to the International Salvage Union (ISU).
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Peru to introduce concessions
Following months of debate, Peru''s Transport & Communications ministry has issued regulations governing a new National Port Law. An 11-person directorate has been established with a remit to determine the best way to bring in a concession process for Peruvian ports.
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NewsTripoli in Iraqi car boom
Lebanon' s second port of Tripoli reports a boom in vehicle imports thanks to resumed trade with Iraq. Over the past year new vehicle imports have averaged 7,000 a month, an increase of 700%, with more than two million vehicles expected to use the port over the next two years.
