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  • Hyster has introduced a new reach stacker called RS45.
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    Hyster introduces new reachstacker

    2017-05-05T10:05:00Z

    Hyster has introduced a new reachstacker for handling laden containers of up to 45 tonnes, called RS45.

  • Multi-talented: the hybrid tug will be configured for a variety of roles. Credit: Damen
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    Digging deep

    2017-05-05T09:12:00Z

    Two disparate innovations in dredging could have ramifications for ports. Barry Cross investigates

  • Stregthening: Forth Ports has invested heavily in Dundee's quayside
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    Setting the groundwork

    2017-05-05T09:12:00Z

    Carly Fields examines the potential impact of Forth Ports’ heavy investment in infrastructure

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    Optimism in the air

    2017-05-05T09:11:00Z

    COMMENT: Syria aside, there appears to be a sense of optimism in the air about the prospects of the global economy and the growth of trade despite Trump''s “America First” policies and disdain for trade agreements, writes Ben Hackett.

  • Platform: PSA unboXed enables companies to test-bed their solutions in a live port environment
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    Dawn of a digital age

    2017-05-05T09:11:00Z

    PSA’s Oh Bee Lock discusses the potential impact of the new digital world for ports and terminals

  • Confused: ports are still in the dark when it comes to accurate ship ETAs. Credit: Budak
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    The digital age

    2017-05-05T09:11:00Z

    It’s high time that the port and logistics industry embraces the age of digitalisation, finds Carly Fields

  • Towline: member states can decide whether they want the regulations to apply to pilotage. Credit: Gadjo Niglo
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    The new rulebook

    2017-05-05T09:10:00Z

    Felicity Landon examines the potential impact of the introduction of the EU’s Port Services Regulation

  • Contained: bagging services can be a lucrative value-add. Credit: TW Logistics
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    At your service

    2017-05-05T09:10:00Z

    Providing value-added services can be worth the time and effort, as John Bensalhia explains

  • “We are providing an environment which supports the competitiveness of economic operators,” Jalal Benhayoun, Portnet
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    Expansion on the horizon

    2017-05-05T09:09:00Z

    Investments in North African ports are delivering on numerous fronts. Felicity Landon reports

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    Corruption health check essential

    2017-05-05T09:09:00Z

    COMMENT: Corruption in ports and at borders generally manifests itself in terms of collusive forms of corruption to evade tariffs and taxes and coercive bribery where port or customs officials extract bribes from companies or individuals for performing routine processes, writes Mike Mundy.

  • Full pelt: Kalmar is focusing on optimising the full ASC system
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    Next generation automation

    2017-05-05T09:09:00Z

    What’s in the design bank for the next wave of automated stacking cranes? Alex Hughes investigates

  • On channel: newsmakers have made the most of Trump's political posturing. Credit: Steve Baker
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    Play at their own game

    2017-05-05T09:08:00Z

    COMMENT: US political news has attracted quite a bit of attention of late. Much like a good reality show on TV striving for good ratings, the newsmakers have succeeded in creating a good - albeit maddening - formula for boosting viewer and readership, writes Barry Parker.

  • Listening: Vancouver is trying to understand the impact of ship noise on at-risk whales. Credit: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
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    Sound probe

    2017-05-05T09:08:00Z

    Dave McIntyre examines the emerging trend to monitor underwater noise levels at ports

  • Accommodating: Esbjerg Port has made space for the demands of turbines, along with other components
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    Rising wind

    2017-05-05T09:07:00Z

    Exactly what will a supersized wind industry ask of its ports? Stevie Knight investigates

  • Growth: Eurogate Tanger will gain an advantage from the new infrastructural developments.
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    Industrial strength

    2017-05-05T09:07:00Z

    Felicity Landon takes a closer look at new developments and opportunities in Tangier

  • Joined up: Falmouth takes collaboration seriously
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    A port with purpose

    2017-05-05T09:06:00Z

    Cornwall Marine Network’s Paul Wickes explains how Falmouth achieves far more than the sum of its parts

  • Stalled: twilight has fallen on Odessa's privatisation
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    Mixed messages

    2017-05-05T08:55:00Z

    The Black Sea’s terminal strategy fails to line up with statistics, finds Stevie Knight

  • Ousted: the end is in sight for Amsterdam's coal terminals. Credit: Marcel Oosterwijk
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    Bold move on coal

    2017-05-05T08:54:00Z

    COMMENT: Last month, Port of Amsterdam took a bold move for a landlord port authority: it announced its ambition to end handling coal by 2030, writes Peter de Langen.

  • Try again: Spain is about to launch a second mediated attempt to secure port labour system reforms. Credit: Cat Collector
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    Spain: Second time lucky

    2017-05-05T08:54:00Z

    COMMENT: Spain is about to launch a second attempt to reform its stevedoring industry in order to put it on a more competitive footing and thereby achieve compliance with European Union (EU) requirements.

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    Disruption solved

    2017-05-05T08:53:00Z

    COMMENT: Hands up if you are sick of hearing the phrase ‘disruptive technology’. My hand is up, in fact both are up, writes Carly Fields.