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NewsSafety first
Automation does not negate the need for adequate RTG collision prevention finds John Bensalhia
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NewsWhich way the wind blows
Stevie Knight asks what it takes for a new wind deployment facility to breeze ahead
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NewsBrighter bulk handling
Bulk handling technology is learning from past mistakes finds Stevie Knight
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NewsUnder scrutiny
Unions are shining the spotlight on the inherent dangers of work on the wharves. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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NewsPort industry leaders ‘go green’
Five of the industry’s leading terminal operators are joining forces this month for a new initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable future operations.
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Booking system to optimise Manila movements
In a bid to optimise the entry and exit of containerised cargo, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has implemented a vehicle appointment system.
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NewsSingapore taps Big Data benefits
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is working with IBM to develop and test new analytics-based technologies to help improve safety, security and vessel traffic at the global port hub.
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NewsExtra 168m teu port capacity needed by 2019
As vessels continue to grow and global container port demand rises, terminal operators worldwide will need to invest to produce an additional 168 million teu by 2019, says shipping consultancy Drewry.
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Gujurat port project dropped by L&T
Plans to develop a new port in Kacchigadh, near Gujarat, India, have been scrapped over environmental reasons, according to local media ‘Live Mint’.
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NewsLivorno unveils terminal expansion plans
The Italian port of Livorno is expanding its capacity with a new €800m deepwater container ‘platform’ that will enable it to accommodate larger ships and growing container traffic.
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NewsChecker device for container inspections
Hyster has developed a checker device for efficient container inspection that means that containers no longer need to be set down for inspection, helping to reduce costs.
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NewsNew US inland port to serve the South
A new inland port is being built by Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) that will serve as a direct link from the Port of Savannah to North Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and parts of Kentucky.
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NewsMexico's electric terminal
Conductix-Wampfler and SSA México (SSAM) have successfully completed a full-scale electrification project at the Manzanillo Mexico Terminal, apparently the first container terminal in the Americas to operate on 100% electric power.
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NewsKorea beefs up transhipment ambitions
The Korean government and Busan Port Authority (BPA) have unveiled plans to develop Busan Port into a global trans-shipment hub to meet the increase in demand and take advantage of future opportunities.
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NewsDrop the competition over automation, says Navis
The competitive mindset between vendors needs to come to a halt after projects are awarded, and immediately switch to a collaborative one to embrace a common goal, says Navis.
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NewsTalking points
Transparency and openness are crucial to fruitful community relationships, finds Carly Fields
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NewsPower in small packages
Tractors offer a robust handling option that can be easily optimised finds John Bensalhia
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NewsUp for grabs
Alex Hughes examines the challenge of balancing technological features and robustness
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