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  • Naha: Terminal 10 under construction and due for handover in January 2006. Terminal 9, built and now operational, is in the foreground
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    Anatomy of a Winning Tender

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Nick Elliott reports on what''s behind ICTSI''s groundbreaking concession on the Japanese island of Okinawa.

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    The Tesco Effect

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Last week it was announced in the UK that the supermarket chain called Tesco was claiming one pound in every eight spent in the UK retail market. The effects on surrounding shops in the traditional high street can be easily imagined.

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    KCI KONECRANES PENETRATES US WEST COAST MARKET . . .

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    APM Terminals is increasing its container handling capacity at its terminal in Los Angeles, USA with seven new Konecranes RTGs.

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    'HARBOUR WATCH' AT ABP'S PORT OF TROON

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Associated British Ports'' (ABP) Port of Troon, and the community surrounding the port, are now offered extra protection under ''Harbour Watch, '' an initiative to combat petty crime and vandalism. The implementation of Harbour Watch means two Community Police officers will visit the harbour area on a regular basis, as ...

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    . . . AND OUTSOURCES PRODUCTION OF END CARRIAGES

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    The mighty 38.000 HP "D'ARTAGNAN" is named after the famous character in The Three Musketeers. Two auxiliary vessels, "ARAMIS" and "BUCKINGHAM" were also christened at the same ceremony. The three vessels will sail under French colours and are owned and operated by Societe de Dragage International (SDI), the French subsidiary ...

  • Kalmars Jorma Tirkkonen: to focus on marketing and development of on-board Smart features
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    . . . and focuses on Smart features

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Kalmar has established Kalmar Intelligence & Automation to focus on the marketing and development of on-board smart features for container handling equipment, integrated systems and remote maintenance products. Jorma Tirkkonen, formerly head of sales for Kalmar in the US, is president of the new unit.

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    Letter to the Editor . . . Letter to the Editor

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Dear Sir With some delay I was informed about the serious, but anonymous allegations of PSC malpractices in the port of Antwerp that you published in the Jan/Feb 2005 number of Port Strategy under the heading " Beware the Black Gang" .

  • Kotka Terminal Simulator: different scenarios and limitations
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    Transas develops simulator

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Transas has announced the Multi-purpose Terminal Simulator in cooperation with Kymenlaakso Polytechnic. The new product replicates tankerloading principles, while the simulation of terminal operators'' and tanker cargo mates'' interaction is also available. The Multi-purpose Terminal Simulator is meant primarily for educating terminal operators. The key goal of education, says Transas, ...

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    TIDEWORKS KICKS OFF BREAKBULK SYSTEM IN FLORIDA

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    Tideworks has introduced its Wise Product Suite at SSA GULF Tampa Terminal in Florida. This is the first deployment of the product in the Americas although the Wise products are currently used in Europe.

  • Hysters A222: new spreader-damping system
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    New features for Hyster reachstackers

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    The ten-model Hyster ReachStacker range (A222 series) will be improved as from May.

  • MT45: five for Gothenburg
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    MAFI supplies MT45s for SECU-Boxes

    2005-05-01T00:00:00Z

    The port of Gothenburg has placed an order with MAFI for five MT45 tractors for handling SECU-Boxes (Stora Enso Cargo Unit) with a load of around 95 tons. As the SECU-Boxes are 3.60 metres wide, MAFI will supply an offset cabin to allow the drivers visibility when pushing the unit.

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    ARMING THE BOX AGAINST INTRUDERS

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    With CSI in mind, General Electric (GE) has, despite the irony of completing commercial field testing of its new product on the same day in January that the 32 Chinese stowaways were caught clambering out of their 40ft containers, developed what is claimed to be an inexpensive solution to the ...

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    WHAT'S IN THAT BOX?

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    The 24-hour rule, CSI, TESC and a stowaway sensor are just some of the measures aimed at securing the supply chain. Patrik Wheater reports.

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    ON A ROLL

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Of all the liner routes in the world, the trade between the Far East and the Mediterranean has been one of the fastest growing, with east and westbound traffic volumes up 54.6% and 76.4%, respectively, over the past five years. John Fossey of Drewry Shipping Consultants reports.

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    FRENCH PORTS: IS THERE A SOCIAL REVOLUTION IN THE MAKING?

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Ben Hackett considers whether the door is finally opening to privatisation

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    Between the gate, the breakwater and beyond

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Our Close-Up this month is remarkable for two reasons: first Robin Middleton is an interesting character with an interesting job; more importantly, his job description offers a possible template for other coastal states to follow.

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    UP THE YANGTSE

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Port and infrastructure development is hotting up along China''s Yangtse River as James Macpherson reports.

  • Construction work at Long Beach: We have not had any significant challenges to our terminal expansion programme
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    TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Mae West once said: " Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." But as the North American West Coast ports are finding out, too much of a good thing can also mean big trouble. Michael Rosenfeld reports on what may come to be seen as lessons in both ...

  • SOSREP is a hands-on role requiring direct involvement on site
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    IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. . .

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    The UK Secretary of State''s Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) is a charismatic character named Robin Middleton. Jack Gaston talked to him.

  • OCR reading trucks license plate and container number
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    AVEN ENERABLE TECHNOLOGY

    2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

    On its own or integrated with other technologies, OCR can enhance efficiency and security in intermodal operations. Terry Gibson of SAIC explains.