Cargo Handling
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Dockers' Clause extension legality challenged
02/01/2020European short-sea and feeder ship operators are challenging efforts by a major transport authority to redefine container lashing as a cargo handling activity in order to bring it under the control of unionized dockers. READ more
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DP World subsidiary makes acquisition
04/12/2019A subsidiary of DP World has acquired a majority stake in a Singapore-based feeder and shortsea operator. READ more
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Are the 5G storm clouds circling the port industry?
27/11/2019There’s a storm brewing over 5G’s promise to link up anything and everything, writes Stevie Knight. READ more
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MAKING THE RIGHT LASH DECISION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
27/11/2019John Bensalhia investigates the decision-making and trends behind lashing systems for port cargo and considers the role for automation. 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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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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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
