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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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Tideworks Technology has developed an automation tool which will allow terminal operators to automate the process of identifying the physical stowage position of containers loaded to or discharged from the vessel in…

1st July 2010

Tideworks crane telemetry tool

1st July 2010

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The Maricasts service has been gaining global interest since its launch last month. The system, which forecasts detailed traffic volumes at port, national and regional levels, has only just emerged in a…

1st July 2010

Maricasts service gains interest

1st July 2010

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The Port of Philadelphia has started to enrol warehouse workers at its Greenwich Terminal into a new - and fast - biometric security system.

23rd June 2010

Iris scanner for Philadelphia terminal

23rd June 2010

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IT specialist LogSys has partnered with manufacturer LXE, pairing the former’s software with the latter’s rugged mobile computers.

6th June 2010

Logsys ties knot with LXE

6th June 2010

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Gottwald has recently sold two 4-rope grab Mobile Harbour Cranes for bulk handling to Loxus Granéis Ltda at the Port of Imbituba and Vanzin Serviços Aduaneiros Ltda at the Port of Rio…

2nd June 2010

Rope grab purchases for Brazil

2nd June 2010

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The largest order in the world for the reeling cable used on high speed cranes has been won by Tratos Ltd. The Tratosflex-ESDB cable will be used in 38 ZPMC cranes at…

30th May 2010

Busan places worlds largest cable order

30th May 2010

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ZPMC has chosen power and automation group ABB for a $40m supply crane automation and electrical system order. The contract covers three projects in Korea’s Busan New Port, Santa Marta International Terminal…

27th May 2010

ABB snares $40m automation order

27th May 2010

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PSA Great Yarmouth has agreed a five-year contract with Cooper SH for the supply and maintenance of a fleet of port handling equipment, including three Konecranes reachstackers, one empty container handler and…

25th May 2010

Cooper wins PSA equipment contract

25th May 2010

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Independent shipping and logistics specialist, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has unveiled its vision of a zero emissions marine terminal.

12th May 2010

WWL showcases zero emissions terminal concept

12th May 2010

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Small port operations should follow other marine safety initiatives and start reporting handling equipment “near misses” as well as accidents, says manufacturer Jungheinrich.

10th May 2010

Small operations “missing” the point

10th May 2010

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Tideworks has just announced the availability of Intermodal Pro, a comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) for intermodal terminals.

8th May 2010

Tideworks releases intermodal software

8th May 2010

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An axle for heavy-duty empty container handlers has been introduced by AxleTech. The axle incorporates wheel-end technology that can reduce tyre wear by as much as 60%.

4th May 2010

New axle extends tyre life

4th May 2010

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Itapoá Terminais Portuários, a port located in Santa Catarina in the south of Brazil, will implement the NavisTM SPARCS N4 system from Zebra Enterprise Solutions with plans to go live by 2011.…

3rd May 2010

Itapoá Terminal gets SPARCS system

3rd May 2010

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Gottwald has unveiled a new energy-saving hybrid drive, employing state-of-the-art diesel generators in connection with dynamic brake resistors and short-term energy storage to achieve fuel savings in the double-digit percentage range.

1st May 2010

Gottwald cranes get onboard energy store

1st May 2010

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Linde Heavy Truck Division Limited has signed two major contracts worth around €3m ($4.1m) with Chittagong Port Authority.

30th April 2010

Linde handling equipment for Chittagong

30th April 2010

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The rising price of raw materials is having a knock-on effect on mobile handling equipment.

29th April 2010

Rising costs hit mobile equipment

29th April 2010

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A free podcast service aimed at port professionals from Coracle Online is picking up a following.

7th April 2010

Free port podcast service gains following

7th April 2010

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American company Maritime International has developed a new style of marine fender made entirely from scrap tyres. Its ‘raw material’ is recycled waste tyres which would otherwise be sent to landfill, and…

6th April 2010

Recycling tyres into fenders

6th April 2010