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VTS requirements vary tremendously, but a common trend is to add more functions into the mix. Felicity Landon reports

30th November 2010

Track and trace

30th November 2010

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Port operations may well be impacted by shipper’s lack of readiness for the first phase of the new Import Control System (ICS) says a trade and logistics solutions provider.

25th November 2010

New data requirement may cause delays

25th November 2010

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All facilities in the APM Terminals stable observed Global Safety Day on October 12, with themed events and training to improve safety performance and standards.

20th November 2010

Safety first for APM

20th November 2010

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Turkeys Portunus Port Spares and Services has completed refurbishment of 15 terminal tractors for DP World Aden Port.

4th November 2010

Refurbished tractors gain efficiency

4th November 2010

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International port operator DP World has signed up to the global Carbon Disclosure Project, joining fellow operator APM Terminals in the programme to “accelerate unified action on climate change”.

3rd November 2010

Port operators reveal carbon stats to tackle climate change

3rd November 2010

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A new web-based tool to benchmark ship emissions has been launched to help ports improve their environmental standing.

3rd November 2010

Ship emissions portal to aid ports

3rd November 2010

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The Port of Los Angeles is the world’s first port to offer a reduced tariff for zero-emission vehicles imported and exported through the port.

3rd November 2010

LA supports zero-emission vehicles

3rd November 2010

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A range of port tyres adapted especially for the trend toward larger capacity machines has been developed by Duratread.

2nd November 2010

Tyres for larger machines

2nd November 2010

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A new port scheduling system has been developed to predict where future problems may arise - and then also help to re-plan accordingly.

1st November 2010

Predictive scheduling tool launched

1st November 2010

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APM Terminals has unveiled a new ship-to-shore crane concept designed to work adjacent bays of a large container ship.

28th October 2010

FastNet promises to double crane productivity

28th October 2010

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Exactly what are the opportunities and challenges in using a dryport as a link in the supply chain? These are the subjects being broached at a special conference this month.

14th October 2010

Dryports explored

14th October 2010

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An analysis of port and terminal incidents has revealed a disturbing number of major structural failures in port equipment in recent years, causing not just costly repairs and operational downtime but also…

14th October 2010

Cranes encounter structural issues

14th October 2010

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New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics.

6th October 2010

Pioneering box wash launched

6th October 2010

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Cargotec is celebrating a flood of orders for its Kalmar port equipment in Europe and the Americas.

2nd October 2010

Cargotec racks up new orders

2nd October 2010

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A ports magazine, e-news and series of events specifically aimed at issues thrown up by the growing environmental agenda is the subject of a new venture by Mercator Media.

30th September 2010

A way through the growth of Green

30th September 2010

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Port Manatee has gained a second Gottwald crane as it prepares for increased traffic from the Panama Canal. The new G HMK 6407 crane is technically very similar to the first, delivered…

6th September 2010

Manatee’s second Gottwald crane

6th September 2010

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Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana (IPM) at Altamira, located on the Gulf of Mexico has opted for two Kalmar E-One2 RTGs and also agreed to upgrade its two existing quay cranes. The Port of…

2nd September 2010

IPM stays with Kalmar

2nd September 2010

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Kuenz has won the contract for another three intermodal container cranes at the Kombi-Terminal Ludwigshafen, Germany.

1st September 2010

Kombi-Terminal goes for Kuenz

1st September 2010

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Konecranes has upgraded its heavy forklift range, adding a new high specification 33 tonne option and three new machines at extreme capacities, encompassing 50 tonne, 55 tonne and 65 tonne lift models.

1st September 2010

Konescranes get heavy

1st September 2010

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A new, especially robust plastic cable carrier from Kabelschlepp may be of special interest to ports. The 1320 series was developed as a heavy-duty version with a one-piece chain link to enable…

29th August 2010

Cables gain an overcoat

29th August 2010