Author: Importer

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

The latest G20 meeting resulted in a communique that endorses austerity and debt reduction.

11th August 2010

Creating hurdles, not solutions

11th August 2010

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Looking toward energy generation, the port of Los Angeles’ latest initiative is the first completed phase of a 71,500sq ft roof-top solar system capable of generating 3.5 million kilowatt hours annually.

9th August 2010

Give as you get

9th August 2010

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

It takes more than simple number crunching to meet green targets. Stevie Knight looks for passion behind the policies

6th August 2010

Saving yourself

6th August 2010

EUROPE

EUROPE

A new Polish hinterland terminal has just opened near Katowice, bringing the southern Polish economic region of Silesia closer to the Port of Hamburg and linking up with the northern European seaports…

5th August 2010

Northern ports gain link with Poland

5th August 2010

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

The port of Itajai in Brazil is once again open to large container vessels after its sudden silting two years ago by flash floods.

5th August 2010

Itajai draws on virtual experience

5th August 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A cold winter, followed by a hot spell can cause significant problems to some handling units, since wear on working surfaces is exacerbated by extremes of temperature, causing potholes which can damage…

4th August 2010

Extreme damage threat for forklifts

4th August 2010

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Liquefaction is not the only danger when it comes to loading iron ore.

4th August 2010

Iron ore loading limits

4th August 2010

THE INSURER

THE INSURER

Most insurers, including those covering the risks of port and terminal operators, are on course to make reasonable profits this year, but they are facing a challenging summer.

4th August 2010

Quantitative review little threat to ports

4th August 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Flir has upgraded a number of its security camera systems; its PT-Series, F-Series and D-Series Multi-Sensor thermal outdoor domes now allow operators to see intruders in total darkness and in bad weather.

3rd August 2010

Night vision cameras with variety

3rd August 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

PortVision has enhanced its web-based vessel tracking, management and analysis service to provide greater insight into vessel activities in most major US ports and regions and over 50 international ports.

2nd August 2010

PortVision gives greater insight

2nd August 2010