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NewsArtificial intelligence takes centre stage
At Kalmar the focus of recent development has been on the ongoing introduction of CAN-BUS control technology into its range of ro-ro tractors and terminal tractors. Kalmar and other manufacturers who are following its lead and introducing CANBUS technology believe that the many ''intelligent'' control features in CAN-BUS can help ...
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NewsA Shot in the Arm
Resist the temptation to swap old cranes for new as there are plenty of ''refreshment''options available.Alex Hughes got the lowdown from three companies offering upgrades
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Reaching alternatives
Hyster, along with other manufacturers, remains unconvinced about reachstackers and whether they really are what the market wants - or needs - to use to handle empties, and with this in mind is launching a new range of FLTs for empty container handling, the H16.00-22.00XM-12EC.
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NewsEmpty-handling argument doesn't stack up
Manufacturers of reachstackers and competing empty container handling gear differ about whether a reachstacker is the best piece of equipment, as David Foxwell finds out
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NewsBeware the Cash Cow
You have land excess to operational needs, so why not cash in on the demand for trendy waterfront apartments? But "Seller Beware"- your new neighbours just might form a committee. Felicity Landon reports
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Property versus ports
The acquisition of Mersey Docks & Harbour Company by Peel Group, which has a long record in development and regeneration projects, caused many to ask whether Peel has more interest in cashing in on potential property developments than the ports operation.
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NewsSowing the Seeds
The key to securing port staff is to start at grass roots level. And, as Felicity Landon finds out, be prepared to invest time and money.
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NewsPorts academy moves close to reality
Proposals to set up a Ports & Logistics Skills Academy within the UK''s Haven Gateway area are moving forward.
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NewsABP intakes not afraid to get their hands dirty
Growing internal talent is the key focus for Associated British Ports (ABP), which owns 21 ports around the UK, including Southampton, Immingham & Grimsby and Hull.
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NewsMaking molehills out of mountains in China
The growth of port and terminal infrastructure in China proceeds apace. If you go to the deep water port of Yangshan, just outside Shanghai, there is a facility whose planners are already thinking big.The first phase is designed to cope with 2m teu and work on phase 2 has begun.This ...
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HART beats competition to meet security standards
Global risk management consultancy HART Security has developed the first corporate security management system to gain the new security standard for supply chains ISO/PAS 28000:2005, which was introduced last year.
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Fraser relieves pressure of cleaning
Fraser Pump has unveiled a low pressure jet machine for cleaning and preparing surfaces up to 10m below water.
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NewsBCT opts for Tideworks technology
Poland''s Baltic Container Terminal has contracted Tideworks Technology to provide professional IT services and terminal operations systems for managing cargo activities at the facility.
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LNG NOD FOR TEESSIDE
The CCTV system includes numerous dome cameras, providing high-quality digital images via a wireless WiMAX LAN, which spans an area around the port of over 10 sq km. Middlesbrough-based PD Ports and Excelerate Energy has received approval for the plans to build a liquefied natural gas importation facility on Teesside.
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NewsGreen for Go
Ro-ro tractor manufacturers continue to address market requirements for more capable, user-friendly tractors and ''greener''more environmentally friendly machines, as David Foxwell discovers
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NewsGateway spiral
In the case of London Gateway, it is already known that costs for the project have spiralled hugely since the original days of the project''s conception and its early development under P& O management. The most telling point is perhaps that they have reached a level significantly past the projected ...
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Indian port development: another China?
Much has been said about the strong growth in India and we regularly read about double digit increases in container traffic flows from Indian ports. Bulk cargoes, particularly iron ore, have grown at significant rates as well. Yet, looking at the numbers in terms of economic growth, we have not ...
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Breaking box barriers
A new chapter in container operations has opened with the launch of the Emma Maersk, the first of a new series of vessels from Maersk with a nominal capacity of 11,000 teu but which is believed in industry circles to be closer to 13,000 teu or above.
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Big spin-offs
The thirst for ever larger containerships is seemingly never quenched. Last month, the gleaming Emma Maersk sashayed on to the market with its declared 11,000 teu capacity - and whispers of a ''real'' capacity of more than 13,000 teu.
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NewsHaldia seeks MHC
Haldia Dock in India is seeking to lease a Mobile Harbour Crane for deployment on berth 4B.
