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NewsGrab the right tool
Crane capacity and cargo are imperative to grab selection, reports Patrik Wheater
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NewsProtecting shipping lanes
Despite the various codes of practice, Maritime Notices and the requirements of the Electricity Act, offshore renewable energy developments are increasingly causing problems.
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NewsReap what you sow
The Chamber of Shipping has warned of ‘severe consequences’ if the UK’s offshore wind power planning process isn’t tightened up. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTaking it neat - or home brew?
If a port wants to go the whole way to reduce its carbon footprint or, for example, if it is in a developing country, one alternative may be to convert the engine to burn straight plant oils.
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NewsDon’t let the bugs bite
Going ‘green’ with your fuel is not as straightforward as you might hope. Stevie Knight reports.
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NewsJury out on PM fenders
Dave MacIntyre and Iain MacIntyre consider the future for PM type fender systems.
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NewsCutting corners doesn't pay
According to some industry experts, a low-grade fender will typically end up costing two or three times that of a well-made system over 20-25 years.
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NewsApprovals or assumptions?
Ports really need to know more about the fendering and mooring options they choose.
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NewsNew dynamics after Russia’s export ban
During the Cold War the world held its breath, watched and wondered if Russia had ambitions to take over the world by force.
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NewsGoing against the grain
Cereals are packed in boxes for the world’s breakfast tables – can port operators do the same? Stuart Pearcey reports.
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NewsRapid turnaround in cable replacement
Alex Hughes reports on the development of an ultra-rapid cable replacement system at Algeciras.
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NewsLife extension for PSA Mersin gantries
Over the past few years, Portunus Port Spares & Services has built a good reputation and gained experience in refurbishing and modernising cranes.
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NewsEconomic upswing lifts STS crane sector
The slight upswing in the global economy is prompting terminal operators to invest again in new equipment. Patrik Wheater reports.
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NewsChallenging assumptions
There’s no doubt many ports and terminal operation were dismayed to find they had land reclamation contracts carefully poised on a set of assumptions that fell apart when the world seemingly changed overnight.
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NewsSettling for stability
Size, money and environmental issues – all are having their impact on land reclamation activities. Stevie Knight reports.
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NewsISOTRACK sends a message from the box
The partners behind a €2m EU-funded project to develop a container tracking and monitoring system, are promising a failsafe device capable of detecting low-level radiation, VOCs, etc, just as soon as any such material is placed inside the container.
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NewsOne word makes all the difference
One small word in a new US Bill – the word “or” – could put passive scanning companies in a strong position. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsGive as you get
Looking toward energy generation, the port of Los Angeles’ latest initiative is the first completed phase of a 71,500sq ft roof-top solar system capable of generating 3.5 million kilowatt hours annually.
