Container & Cargo Handling

The logistics of monitoring biomass storage can be challenging for ports. Pete Griffiths, managing director of UK-based Monitor & Manage, scopes the challenges by saying that with all stakeholders singing off the…

Dave and Iain MacIntyre sift through the facts for a sustained need for biomass handling

In the US the LNG bunkering sector is dominated by a very small number of players. One, in fact.

Ports looking to diversfy can be in charge of their own cargo destiny, finds Stevie Knight

While ports in emerging markets may be interesting for strategic reasons - especially if they are concerned with energy cargo - these facilities can be challenging for ships to approach.

Traditional bulk facilities and mixed cargo terminals need more comprehensive TOS coverage as Alex Hughes finds out

The LEP vs LED debate is causing a storm in port lighting circles as Alex Hughes explains

MICT offers some instructive lessons to its peers in feeder terminal operation, reports Mike Mundy

Ports are looking to specialist solutions for bulk transhipments, as Dave and Iain MacIntyre find out

Ports must first throw off their traditional ‘silo’ mentality to improve supply chain efficiency, as Felicity Landon explains

Geographic Information Systems can bring visibility to ports as John Bensalhia explains

Simulation is being driven by larger ships and higher productivity demands. Felicity Landon reports

Dry bulk technology designed to streamline handling is out there as Alex Hughes discovers

When it comes to choosing the right 3D solution, its not a case of one size fits all - every port must assess the various factors in selecting a suitable package.

Inroads into 3D modelling technology are providing a new vision for port operators. John Bensalhia reports

OCR systems have taken off in popularity throughout the world. According to the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, there are 1,700 installations worldwide, while turnover is $50m a year and the rate of…

Spains doldrums have given Valencia reasons to be cheerful on exports. Alex Hughes reports

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has lent its support to compromise proposals for the verification of container weights at ports.