Container & Cargo Handling

During the Cold War the world held its breath, watched and wondered if Russia had ambitions to take over the world by force.

Cereals are packed in boxes for the world’s breakfast tables – can port operators do the same? Stuart Pearcey reports.

Alex Hughes reports on the development of an ultra-rapid cable replacement system at Algeciras.

Over the past few years, Portunus Port Spares & Services has built a good reputation and gained experience in refurbishing and modernising cranes.

The slight upswing in the global economy is prompting terminal operators to invest again in new equipment. Patrik Wheater reports.

There’s no doubt many ports and terminal operation were dismayed to find they had land reclamation contracts carefully poised on a set of assumptions that fell apart when the world seemingly changed…

Size, money and environmental issues – all are having their impact on land reclamation activities. Stevie Knight reports.

Liquefaction is not the only danger when it comes to loading iron ore.

Until hydrogen power becomes more of a reality and less of an aspiration, there are other ways and means to save money on the operation of terminal tractors and trailers.

We cant stay wedded to oil for ever, so whats the alternative for ports of the future, asks Stuart Pearcey

The arrival of private players looks set to transform Callaos fortunes, as Alex Hughes finds out

If well maintained, there is no reason a Sennebogen materials handler cannot remain in service for at least two decades, claims the manufacturer.

Alex Hughes investigates why mobile harbour cranes continue to meet the needs of many terminals

An intelligent gate system is fast becoming a terminal must-have, as Alex Hughes explains

While the majority of PDS on the market adopt some sort of global positioning satellite technology, the system marketed by Germany’s Symeo uses local wireless technology to counter problems associated with some…

Terminal operators are investing in state-of-the-art position detection systems to streamline box management, writes Patrik Wheater

Dryports are increasingly attracting interest from shipping lines, shippers and logistics providers, as Felicity Landon explains

Valencia has bucked the downturn with a sophisticated IT system and varied cargo streams. Stevie Knight reports