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Issues to be addressed
An EIA will consider a range of issues, including: Noise, dust and light pollution: Neighbours of ports are likely to be affected by various forms of pollution, so it is essential that mitigation measures are developed. For example, the visual aspects of the new operations should be assessed and suitable ...
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A huge and ambitious global undertaking
Notwithstanding a rather gloomy picture, we must remember that it is still early days. The implementation of the ISPS Code has been a huge and ambitious global undertaking and we are all learning as we go along.
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NewsIs it working?
Following the 9/11 attacks, the IMO went into a frenzy of unprecedented activity. Chris Austen analyses the upshot of all this on the ports sector.
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NewsChina forcing up prices
Demand from China, notes spokesperson Fernando Azpiri, is very definitely impacting on price which affects the ability of importers in Spain to source scrap abroad at a price they are willing to pay.
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NewsAsian Market potential 'enormous'
Alex Hughes talks to scrap metal terminal operators in Europe and the US discovering that while prospects for the trade are excellent there are inherent risks in handling the commodity.
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NewsLook to the supply chain
The Europees Massagoed Overslagbedrijf (EMO) terminal at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam is the largest dry bulk terminal in Europe specialising in the discharge and storage of iron ore and coal. Handling over 35m tons annually, EMO feeds into the supply chains of Europe''s steel and electricity industries. Around one third ...
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News'Trust Me' pays off
Whilst forecasters warn dry-bulk volume growth is expected to slow - though not just yet - on opposite sides of the world terminal operators are working with their partners to streamline supply chains. Kevin Chinnery and Nick Elliott report.
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NewsSlowing - but not by much
This year, according to the latest update to Global Insight''s World Trade Model, total world (international) trade will climb by 4.1%, slower than last year''s 5.0% and even slower than the "record" growth of 6.2% in 2003. Total tonnage this year will hit more than 8.7 billion metric tons.
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The pros and cons
Assessing the benefits of modifying ship-toshore cranes is far from an exact science. It is unlikely that modernising an older crane will match the performance of a new unit but it will certainly improve productivity and extend the working life. Although each crane is likely to have to be out ...
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NewsBiting the Bullet
If your quay cranes aren''t big enough to handle new generation containerships, it may be time to replace them - but there are alternatives. Benedict Young investigates two very different approaches to resolving what can be a mammoth predicament.
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NewsISPS A Year On
There is little doubt that for many in the ports and terminals industry the build-up to and implementation of the ISPS Code in July 2004 came as something of a shock to the system. TT Club believes the industry deserves a pat on the back.
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On the Move
Jordan''s only commercial port currently handles annual traffic of around 20m tons. Situated on the Red Sea, it occupies a unique location, being virtually at the crossroads of Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as well as within striking distance of emerging new markets in Iraq. Alex Hughes reports.
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NewsConsider the Commodity
In direct contrast to the relatively brief front-line life expectancy of Dragon Alfa Cement''s pneumatics, the two Buhler unloaders acquired by German grain and feedstuffs stevedore J.
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NewsHorses for Courses
Alex Hughes takes a close look at the market and the comparable cost efficiency of these and other systems.
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NewsRenting in the full Operational Concept
Patrik Wheater and Alex Hughes talk to customers and manufacturers about the reachstacker''s suitability, leasing options, price, and more.
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What price a Reachstacker?
While manufacturers describe their reachstackers as being ''competitively'' priced, terminal operators are sometimes a little more forthcoming. Informed sources point out that Kalmar''s current ContChamp DRF model can be picked up for around US$500,000. This represents a premium of around 7.5% when compared to other European manufacturers.
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Kalmar secures Brazilian Order
Kalmar has landed an order from Libra Terminais of Brazil for 13 ContChamp DRF reachstackers for Santos and Rio de Janeiro. The machines will have a lifting capacity of 45 tons and can stack containers 6 high.
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Terminal Workhorses have through-life costs in tow
Canny ro-ro tractor operators should focus on through-life costs, say the manufacturers. David Foxwell reports.
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It's not all about easing congestion
Clearly port congestion is not the only driver encouraging terminals to increase throughput.
