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Air takeover
2021-11-03T11:27:00+00:00By Rebecca Jeffrey
Maersk has ventured further into the air freight industry with a planned acquisition.
Efficient digital logistics
2021-10-20T12:24:00+01:00
A new digital logistics platform promises customers a single-window solution enabling seamless, safe, secure, and efficient movement of cargo.
Durres world first
2021-09-17T15:47:00+01:00
Durres Container Terminal (DCT) in Albania has achieved a world first.
Digital twin launch
2021-09-14T23:34:00+01:00
New ‘digital twin’ technology will help make terminal operations smarter and more efficient.
LEEA SOUNDS LIFTING WARNING
2021-09-02T19:08:00+01:00
Ben Dobbs, Head of LEEA Technical Services, underlines the importance of ensuring correct lifting practices are in place and that there can be a big price to be paid if things go wrong.
Greening supply chains
2021-08-11T18:12:00+01:00
Greener inland supply chain operations is the goal of a new collaborative project.

Lifting code of practice launched
2021-07-23T16:05:00+01:00
The LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has made its Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) available to download free.
NO STOPPING AUTO-GATES
2021-07-22T11:53:00+01:00
Container terminal gate automation is advancing in terms of take-up and system capabilities with further developments in the pipeline. John Bensalhia reviews progress.
DP World acquisition
2021-07-02T11:23:00+01:00
DP World has acquired a US-based supply chain solutions provider.
CABS: ON A JOURNEY
2021-06-12T22:20:00+01:00
Achieving efficient crane cab design to match today’s pressurised work environment is a big challenge. John Bensalhia examines how key suppliers are responding.
BOX TRADES: THE NEW REALITY?
2021-06-06T21:52:00+01:00
At the moment the only way is up in the container sector, but what’s driving this and how long for? Analyst Andrew Penfold identifies the building blocks of this new reality and what’s next.
MANAGING DOWNTIME RISK
2021-04-25T17:07:00+01:00
Barry Larrain, Big Trucks Industry Manager, Hyster Company, charts how to comprehensively manage downtime risk with container handling equipment.
DESIGN OPTIONS STACK-UP
2021-04-06T09:30:00+01:00
New design options continue to be added for RTGs and RMGs catering for diverse requirements. John Bensalhia investigates innovative product initiatives from leading manufacturers.
Ever Given aftermath: congestion likely
2021-03-29T17:57:00+01:00
Congestion and delays are likely at European ports as the flow of ships in the Suez Canal resumes following the refloating of the stuck ''Ever Given'' vessel.
Stuck ship threatens supply chain
2021-03-25T17:20:00+00:00
The threat of supply chain disruption is growing with every hour a stuck ship spends on the Suez Canal.

SPEAKING UP TO IMPROVE SAFETY
2020-10-28T19:35:00+00:00
Marc Spillman, of CIRAS explains how confidential reporting can play a positive role in promoting port safety and what makes it different from whistleblowing.
THE HUMAN FACTOR ABOVE ALL
2020-10-28T18:32:00+00:00
Authors of a new risk assessment of work accidents in container terminals built their analysis around data from the Port of Tanjung Priok. As Felicity Landon reports, all container terminals can learn from the conclusions drawn.
Cargotec and Konecranes to merge
2020-10-01T14:32:00+01:00
Cargotec and Konecranes will be merged to focus on sustainable material flow with development of key projects in automation, robotics, electrification and digitalisation.
SIDELIFTER EFFECTS
2020-09-08T21:59:00+01:00
John Bensalhia investigates the latest developments and innovations in the sidelifter sector.
DP World acquires feeder businesses
2020-08-19T15:10:00+01:00
DP World has taken another step in its supply chain strategy with the acquisition of several feeder businesses.
Container dwell time prediction solution
2020-07-12T21:05:00+01:00
A solution for predicted container dwell time will be implemented at a German container terminal to improve efficiency.
Lashing complaint goes to European Commission
2020-06-08T14:35:00+01:00
Six European shortsea and feeder ship operators have filed an official complaint to the European Commission, claiming International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) attempts to force ships to use dockers for container lashing violate EU competition law.
Remote workforce planning a priority
2020-05-14T23:00:00+01:00
A new report has found that safety and planning and managing a remote workforce are priorities for terminal operators as they adapt their operations and business strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cargotec sells JV stake
2020-05-11T14:20:00+01:00
Cargotec has sold its stake in a joint venture (JV) in Asia.
Scan and deliver
2020-05-06T15:25:00+01:00
John Bensalhia takes a look at today''s container scanning system innovations and developments.
Spreading the load faster and breakdown less
2020-04-22T17:22:00+01:00
John Bensalhia looks at notable recent trends and developments for container-handling spreaders and talks to equipment suppliers about their activities.
Crane manufacturer in temporary layoff talks
2020-03-30T10:41:00+01:00
A major crane manufacturer will start temporary layoff talks due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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STS CRANES: INVESTMENT LED
2021-03-09T09:00:00+00:00
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STS’ KPIs THAT WORK
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A new methodology of applying key performance indicators to ship-to-shore container gantry operations offers dual benefits. AJ Keyes highlights the study’s principal findings.
BUILDING ROBUST REVENUES PART 2
2021-02-17T21:48:00+00:00
Highly-respected industry analyst, Andrew Penfold, considers service and contractual issues that promote long-term sustainable relations between shipping lines and container terminal operators.
CONVENTIONAL WISDOM
2021-02-11T18:41:00+00:00
John Bensalhia assesses the rubber tyred gantry sector identifying positive demand and ongoing design innovation including for what can be dubbed “conventional units”.
Milestone for container exchange scheme
2021-02-01T14:16:00+00:00
An initiative launched to organise the efficient exchange by rail of containers between terminals in the Port of Rotterdam has passed the 100,000 TEU mark.
Cargotec to sell Navis
2020-12-08T11:46:00+00:00
Cargotec’s board of directors has decided to initiate a sales process for its Navis software business.
BUILDING ROBUST REVENUES
2020-11-29T21:10:00+00:00
In the first of a two-part series of articles, renowned industry analyst, Andrew Penfold, considers the creative approaches open to container terminal operators to consolidate and expand terminal revenues in a challenging marketplace.
ECH FLTs ADVANCE AT PACE
2020-11-26T20:06:00+00:00
Backed by strong demand, design innovation with empty container handling FLT product lines continues apace. John Bensalhia investigates.