Container & Cargo Handling

A new COVID-19 (coronavirus) task force and information portal has been set up to help ports through the challenges they are facing.

The IMO has been presented with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A major crane manufacturer will start temporary layoff talks due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The EU has approved the transfer of stakes in ten port terminals as the move would have a “very limited impact’ on the market.

The CEO of Cargotec has provided key insight into the company’s decision to undertake a strategic evaluation of Navis with a potential sale of the software business.

A port giant is set to return to private ownership to help it focus of becoming an infrastructure-led end-to-end logistics provider.

A new report on digitalising the port call process has said that there is a challenge for current stakeholders in the maritime sector to implement digitalisation and to adopt common, interoperable data…

Ports are investing in bigger and better mobile harbour cranes as means ofconsolidating and expanding business. John Bensalhia reports.

John Bensalhia talks to major reachstacker suppliers to discover current trends, innovations and assess the potential benefits for users.

John Bensalhia investigates the decision-making and trends behind lashing systemsfor port cargo and considers the role for automation.

A new white paper highlights how masterplanning can contribute to growth in coastal regions as well as help ports communicate their strategies and visions to stakeholders.

Iain MacIntyre discovers how heavy-duty paving solutions for container terminals requiresanalysis of individual load types, weights and volumes versus capital and maintenance costs

Automation is changing the way terminals handle containers but automated box lashinghas only been partially successful, writes Alex Hughes

How are multi trailer tractors and trucks putting ports in the driving seat?John Bensalhia looks at some of the more notable developments in this sector

John Bensalhia investigates how multi trailers and multi trailer systems can benefitports in terms of cost, safety and efficiency

There are two main methods of delivering quay and yard cranes, either fully-assembled or inknock-down form. Barry Cross investigates which option terminal operators prefer and why