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NewsReaching higher and further
Hammar has launched what it says is the world’s first sideloader able to stack three containers high. The MegaReach, with an added extension to the top crane arm, can also stack and pick containers in a second row away from the sideloader.
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NewsA bit on the side
Sidelifters can add flexibility, but opinions vary on their role in the port environment. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTaking responsibility
Alex Hughes finds that one terminal tractor manufacturer takes it social and environmental responsibilities seriously
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NewsLNG brings benefits and challenges to ports
The US is talking up liquefied natural gas as a world fuel, and praising its virtues as a greenhouse gas reducer.
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NewsBeyond electricity
Electricity could become the poor cousin to hybrids and LNG. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsOften fuel cell ingredients are already on dock
Introducing fuel cell technology is often easier than first thought; many industrial gas companies will provide and operate a hydrogen station on site and will make packaged hydrogen deliveries, points out Margery Ryan of Fuel Cell Today.
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NewsPorts need to be a lot less relaxed
Ports need to raise their marine security game before pirates start to pay more attention to them and try to repeat the highjacking of a ship anchored in Omani waters, outside Salalah.
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NewsAll or nothing
Zero emissions are the new goal, but the dispute about who shoulders the environmental burden rumbles on. Martin Rushmere reports
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World leader cap fits Los Angeles
Los Angeles is developing its emissions control programmes at a blistering pace. Their claim to be the leading and most successful port in the world in cutting emissions is based on the speed of progress and the variety of initiatives.
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Moving the SOx and NOx debate on
It''s not enough just to talk blithely about reducing emissions, without considering the cost and the lack of responsibility by polluters, says Del Redvers, head of sustainability at BMT Group.
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NewsChemical reaction
Fuel cell technology could be the perfect partner for localised port fleets. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsKeeping the environment in mind
It''s now an increasingly common practice for mobile harbour cranes to help the environment. Manufacturers have devised the cranes so as to make sure that they will reduce emissions and save energy.
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The extra green mile
How seriously are mobile harbour crane manufacturers taking the green issue, asks John Bensalhia
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NewsWorking in all conditions
One of the advantages of hand geometry for port security is that it accurately identifies the user even if his or her hand is dirty, wet or injured, or even if the device is damp, dusty or dirty.
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NewsCelebrating uniqueness
Hand and finger print recognition can be a cost effective security solution, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsStaking its claim
Charleston stakes its claim as the obvious choice for sought-after deepening approval, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsKey factors
What’s on the ‘shopping list’ for developers looking for a port to serve their construction projects?
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NewsHope on the horizon
With business generally looking flat or worse, many ports see the offshore wind sector as their new hope. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPinpoint accuracy provides Antwerp solution
Positioning specialist Septentrio used a combined technology system for PSA HNN’s container yard operations at the Port of Antwerp.
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NewsThe right position
Choosing the wrong positioning technology solution can be a costly mistake, as Felicity Landon finds out
