Container & Cargo Handling

Durres Container Terminal (DCT) in Albania has achieved a world first.

New ‘digital twin’ technology will help make terminal operations smarter and more efficient.

Felicity Landon reports on a cross-section of key container port investments and developments underway in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Ben Dobbs, Head of LEEA Technical Services, underlines the importance of ensuring correct lifting practices are in place and that there can be a big price to be paid if things go…

The LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has made its Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) available to download free.

Container terminal gate automation is advancing in terms of take-up and system capabilities with further developments in the pipeline. John Bensalhia reviews progress.

DP World has acquired a US-based supply chain solutions provider.

Ports across the globe will take actions on disruption, digitalisation and decarbonisation.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is key to free trade zone development, but cooperation between all stakeholders is needed for success.

The challenge of anchoring very large vessels or platforms without the requirement of very large capacity lifting vessels is being met in a new project.

Achieving efficient crane cab design to match today’s pressurised work environment is a big challenge. John Bensalhia examines how key suppliers are responding.

In the first of a two-part global assessment, Felicity Landon reports on some of the largest port investment projects in North America and Europe.

Barry Larrain, Big Trucks Industry Manager, Hyster Company, charts how to comprehensively manage downtime risk with container handling equipment.

New design options continue to be added for RTGs and RMGs catering for diverse requirements. John Bensalhia investigates innovative product initiatives from leading manufacturers.

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has announced the successful live implementation of an AI-powered operational optimisation tool that improves truck and equipment efficiency at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).

For freight to achieve predictability of movement, port and terminal development has to rise to the challenge of achieving efficient, congestion free, connectivity with hinterland markets. Mike Mundy assesses the road ahead.

John Bensalhia assesses the rubber tyred gantry sector identifying positive demand andongoing design innovation including for what can be dubbed “conventional units”.