Container & Cargo Handling

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”.

An initiative launched to organise the efficient exchange by rail of containers between terminals in the Port of Rotterdam has passed the 100,000 TEU mark.

Cargotec’s board of directors has decided to initiate a sales process for its Navis software business.

Backed by strong demand, design innovation with empty container handling FLT product lines continues apace. John Bensalhia investigates.

Ports and terminal operators demonstrated an appetite for investment at TOC Americas 2020, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the maritime sector.

Authors of a new risk assessment of work accidents in container terminals built their analysis around data from the Port of Tanjung Priok. As Felicity Landon reports, all container terminals can learn…

Cargotec and Konecranes will be merged to focus on sustainable material flow with development of key projects in automation, robotics, electrification and digitalisation.

John Bensalhia investigates the latest developments and innovations in the sidelifter sector.