Operations
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Cyber attack could cost APAC ports US$110bn
30/10/2019A new report estimates that losses of up to US$110bn would occur in an “extreme” cyber-attack scenario involving Asia-Pacific (APAC) ports. READ more
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Manufacturers struggle to automate lashing
25/10/2019Automation is changing the way terminals handle containers but automated box lashing has only been partially successful, writes Alex Hughes READ more
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PAVING THE WAY AHEAD FOR TERMINALS
25/10/2019Iain MacIntyre discovers how heavy-duty paving solutions for container terminals requires analysis of individual load types, weights and volumes versus capital and maintenance costs READ more
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PNEUMATIC UNLOADERS RESPOND TO GREATER CARGO DEMANDS
25/10/2019Increasing demand for grain storage solutions and silos with larger storage capacities is translating into bigger demand for pneumatic unloaders, as Dave Macintyre discovers READ more
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European ports funding plea
07/10/2019A European ports organisation has stated that ports have an important part to play in maritime sustainability development and called for more support from a key fund. READ more
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Look beyond trade war, advises Drewry
02/10/2019The US-China trade war may continue to dominate headlines but there are macro-economic factors at work which are “more important” in determining future trade patterns, a ports expert has said. READ more
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THE ROUTE AHEAD - MULTI-TRAILER DEMAND CONTINUING
27/09/2019How are multi trailer tractors and trucks putting ports in the driving seat? John Bensalhia looks at some of the more notable developments in this sector READ more
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Adriatic existing players strengthen their hand
26/09/2019Established container handling centres in the northern Adriatic – Koper, Trieste and Rijeka – are all busy adding new capacity while Venice also has an ambitious plan READ more
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Mitigation steps needed against crane knockdowns
26/09/2019Dave MacIntyre investigates the impact and procedures when a crane is knocked down and considers common causes, plus the consequences that may follow READ more
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Tricks of the trailers shows benefits of multiple box moves
26/09/2019John Bensalhia investigates how multi trailers and multi trailer systems can benefit ports in terms of cost, safety and efficiency READ more
