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A Georgia Ports Authority-led diesel additive study has yielded a 5% reduction in fuel consumption, as well as drastically decreased emissions.

27th August 2010

Diesel additive increases efficiency

27th August 2010

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Rather than buying new, PSA Mersin, one of the largest container ports in Turkey, commissioned Portunus to upgrade and retrofit three of its STS cranes with the latest technology currently available.

26th August 2010

Refurbished rather than new cranes

26th August 2010

EQUIPMENT

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The Port of Liverpool in the UK has taken the step of handing over maintenance to an external engineering company.

24th August 2010

Liverpool to outsource maintenance

24th August 2010

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EQUIPMENT

Anyone searching the new version of the AXSTanker suite database can find out about a port’s vessel draft and beam restrictions - as opposed to just using Panamax or Suezmax vessel size…

20th August 2010

Software gives more port detail

20th August 2010

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The air at ports could benefit from a new initiative being piloted at the Port of Los Angeles.

12th August 2010

RTG tests may give ports a breath of fresh air

12th August 2010

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A cold winter, followed by a hot spell can cause significant problems to some handling units, since wear on working surfaces is exacerbated by extremes of temperature, causing potholes which can damage…

4th August 2010

Extreme damage threat for forklifts

4th August 2010

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Flir has upgraded a number of its security camera systems; its PT-Series, F-Series and D-Series Multi-Sensor thermal outdoor domes now allow operators to see intruders in total darkness and in bad weather.

3rd August 2010

Night vision cameras with variety

3rd August 2010

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PortVision has enhanced its web-based vessel tracking, management and analysis service to provide greater insight into vessel activities in most major US ports and regions and over 50 international ports.

2nd August 2010

PortVision gives greater insight

2nd August 2010

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The Port of Cartagena (SPRC) in Colombia has implemented business intelligence software, Navis Analytics and Navis Monitor.

1st August 2010

Business intelligent software for Columbian port

1st August 2010

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A new empty container handler (ECH) from manufacturer Kalmar has been designed to help operations suffering from empty box congestion.

28th July 2010

Moving on the empties

28th July 2010

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Rio Tintos Western Australian Cape Lambert Port will be installing a new Dynamic Under Keel Clearance (DUKC) management system from OMC International. The agreement includes an extension of the existing DUKC contract…

27th July 2010

Under-keel clearance systems for Australian port

27th July 2010

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DP World’s terminal operations are to start sending data on containers to an external IT platform called SICIS (Shared Intermodal Container Information System), following successful pilot demonstrations.

15th July 2010

DP World to share box information

15th July 2010

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SP-SSA International Terminal (SSIT), a greenfield terminal close to Ho Chi Minh City, has opted for Tideworks suite of terminal management software to manage Vietnams growing container volumes.

15th July 2010

Tideworks wins Vietnam contract

15th July 2010

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Kalmar is to deliver six E-One2 zero emission rubber-tyred gantry cranes to Vietnams Saigon Newport (SNP).

13th July 2010

Saigon orders zero-emission cranes

13th July 2010

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In launching its Model 3 Harbour Crane, Gottwald has expanded its current range of Generation 5 Harbour Cranes.

11th July 2010

Gottwald replaces entry-level model

11th July 2010

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Empty container handling (ECH) operations can now drastically reduce their tyre bills thanks to a new XTL drive axle.

9th July 2010

New axle promises savings

9th July 2010

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The Port of Tyne has employed an IT strategy to support the port’s growing diversity – and has realised efficiencies that could already be gained from existing software tools.

9th July 2010

Tyne makes the most of its systems

9th July 2010

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The development momentum in ports has changed according to two major suppliers: the Bromma Group says customers are once again looking at larger projects, and both it and Cargotec are reporting “positive…

9th July 2010

Port development market is turning, say suppliers

9th July 2010

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Beaming out work instructions via wireless networks direct to the cab of RTG or straddle carrier delivers major efficiency savings and allows far better flexibility in work planning, says David Thompson, managing…

9th July 2010

Single channel system perfect for ports

9th July 2010

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There can be a reluctance to change, especially in today’s economy where every expenditure is measured and evaluated, says Frans Kok, vice president AMEA (Asia, Middle East, Australia) at LXE.

5th July 2010

Resistance to change

5th July 2010