Container & Cargo Handling

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

PIANC - the global organisation providing guidance for sustainable infrastructure for ports – is part way through a study of vessel approach speeds that will be invaluable for fender designers.

Cranes with very long outreaches are now being put in position at major ports around the world. But is existing port infrastructure sufficient to be able to accommodate them?