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London Thamesport has ordered its eighth ship-to-shore gantry crane from ZPMC. Due to be delivered in April 2010, the ultra post-panamax crane has an outreach of 62.5 metres and can handle ships…

25th September 2009

Thamesport boosts STS cover

25th September 2009

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Cathelcos need for additional, short-term storage space at its UK facility has been answered by a 100 sq metre aluminium-framed temporary unit.

25th September 2009

Cathelcos temporary solution

25th September 2009

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ELearning specialist Coracle Online has launched a ports App for iPhones and iPod Touches with information on over 2,500 ports.

23rd September 2009

Port Apps and daily learning from Coracle

23rd September 2009

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Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) is working with OMC International to investigate how its dynamic under-keel clearance (DUKC) technology can help the port regularly repeat its recent record of five ships sailing…

21st September 2009

Port Hedland looks to repeat record

21st September 2009

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The aim of the group is to encourage real-time debate and inspired thinking on port and terminal operations and management. The group will also benefit from the latest opinion and news on…

17th September 2009

Port Strategy launches online LinkedIn discussion group

17th September 2009

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Twelve Vycon energy capture devices are to be installed at Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) on both existing and upcoming Noell rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).

16th September 2009

Manila opts for Vycon savings

16th September 2009

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Forklift manufacturer Hyster has developed a transmission that promises to help companies reduce costs and raise operational efficiency.

11th September 2009

Transmission improvements from Hyster

11th September 2009

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Tasked with repositioning Malta Freeports cranes to make room for more, movement specialist Global Rigging and Transport employed a specialised truss system to shuffle the quayside equipment.

9th September 2009

Trusses move Maltese

9th September 2009

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With the support of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a local South African manufacturer has designed a trailer that will make it safer and easier to move containers from ship to shore.

4th September 2009

A local change for efficiency

4th September 2009

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Exis Technologies has kicked off a UK port tour to raise awareness of new International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code requirements.

2nd September 2009

e-learning for dangerous goods code

2nd September 2009

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Terminal Intermodale Nola (TIN) in Italy has recently gone live with a new integrated computer system supplied by Esoware.

29th August 2009

TIN gets integrated

29th August 2009

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Port Strategy opinion content is now available to download as audio files, read by Sony Award-winning journalist Katie Breathwick. Listeners can also subscribe via an RSS feed and through iTunes, which will…

29th August 2009

Podcast plug

29th August 2009

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The forklift truck industry was one of the earliest sectors to feel the effects of the economic downturn but could be one of the first to emerge from the recession, says John…

28th August 2009

Forklift sales indicate rising economies

28th August 2009

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After ten years of operating two Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry (RTGs) cranes, Buenos Aires Container Terminal Services has looked to Cargotec Argentina to raise the performance of their existing RTGs from 1 over…

24th August 2009

Raised to new heights

24th August 2009

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South Jerseys new Port Beckett Terminal at the US Port of Camden is investing in cathodic protection for its electrical conduits.

12th August 2009

Electrifying anodes for NJ facility

12th August 2009

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Messina Line is to install a terminal operation package that will give both full management and automated graphic stowage planning.

10th August 2009

Management software for Messina Line

10th August 2009

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A rugged handheld computer designed specifically for the port logistics environment has bee unveiled by LXE. The MX9 features an outdoor display, 62-key and 38-key back-light keypad options, built-in GPS positional location,…

7th August 2009

Rugged PC for ports

7th August 2009

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Alliance Tire has extended its line of port tyres with the Port Star (309) 14.00-24 28 ply, designed primarily for container handling in ports.

5th August 2009

Alliances new tyre offering

5th August 2009

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Classification society RINA has launched new voluntary environmental standards to allow ships to connect to shore-based electricity while in port, reducing harbour air pollution.

31st July 2009

Plug-in port standards set

31st July 2009

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The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has published its second annual survey on global port equipment deliveries.

24th July 2009

PEMA report

24th July 2009

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An inexpensive wireless Real Time Locating System (RTLS) that will automatically find assets, shipments and consignments in busy port yards has been released by Savi Technology.

23rd July 2009

Low-cost location technology

23rd July 2009

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To cut quay-to-yard container handling times Fantuzzi has developed two new transporters, capable of handling large numbers of containers quickly and efficiently.

22nd July 2009

Raptor speeds up cycle

22nd July 2009

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The use of wireless local area networks (WLAN) is taking on a greater role in the ports sector than ever before, driven particularly by productivity and security issues, according to Michael Muller…

21st July 2009

Productivity and security issues drive demand for wireless networks

21st July 2009