Container & Cargo Handling

Chasing the transhipment rainbow may be a fools errand, as Dave and Iain MacIntyre explain

Despite rocky times, the Los Angeles and Long Beach box trade dominance will continue. Martin Rushmere reports

While the reachstacker may be growing in popularity, the fork-lit truck is still an efficient, value-for-money container handler. John Bensalhia explains

Energy efficiency has moved off the desirable list and on to the essential list for terminals looking for temporary structures - and manufacturers have been quick to respond.

Up in days, green and cost effective - temporary structures offer it all, as Alex Hughes discovers

In addition to its proactive activities, Ports of Auckland also has systems in place to deal with complaints from local residents.

Ports can bring much more to a local community than just commercial benefits, as Alex Hughes explains

Port Community Systems have yet to prove their worth in the lucrative US market, as Martin Rushmere finds out

Every operation is different and there is no way to ‘cut and paste’ from one port to another, says John Lund of Visy.

Partners, competitors, or a bit of both? The overlap of gate solution, terminal operating and third party systems is causing confusion. Felicity Landon reports

The unsung crane grab is an integral element for ensuring fast, effective bulk handling. John Bensalhia reports

Iraqs long-awaited reconstruction boom has yet to materialise, as Karen Thomas discovers

Following a stellar 2010, global volumes of sea-air cargo have declined this year.

Numerous bodies need to be on the same wavelength for sea-air shipping to function efficiently, writes Michael King

Many of the more congested ports, especially those in city centres, are looking at remote facilities where boxes can be processed – and automated guided vehicles could, possibly, provide an interesting transport…

Flexibility beyond the traditional container stacking role has shaken up the reachstacker market. Alex Hughes reports

GSM-equipped reachstackers are becoming more common as operators look to improve communications and diagnostics of units.

The interface between automated vehicles and non-automated vehicles is often the weak link in the chain, finds Stevie Knight