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NewsChallenge of finding and retaining port pros
Difficulties in attracting and then recruiting people to the logistics and freight forwarding industry have been aired by industry professionals.
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NewsDigitalisation more important than automation
The chief executive of Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has described digitalisation as “even more important than automation”.
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NewsFirst for R.B.S. cloud product
The latest implementation of Realtime Business Solutions’ (R.B.S.) TOPS Expert Cloud product marked the first completed implementation of a full terminal operating system (TOS) that controls all the terminal’s operational processes from the cloud, R.B.S. has said.
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NewsContainer port traffic exceeds 6%
The global container port traffic growth rate continues to exceed 6% and terminal mergers and acquisitions offer the best potential to thrive in the current container ports and terminal market.
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NewsTake part in the PS TOC Twitter poll
A new poll to discover what port professionals think about key industry issues has been launched on Twitter by Port Strategy (PS) ahead of TOC Europe.
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NewsJLT rugged tech deals with harsh environments
Rugged computer and tablet company JLT Mobile Computers has launched a new rugged tablet and vehicle-mount computer for its product portfolio.
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NewsKalmar co-creates challenge to tackle disruption
Cargo handling solutions and services firm Kalmar is to hold a two-day idea-creation challenge during this year’s TOC Europe event which aims to discover disruptive ideas for specific customer issues in the container handling sector.
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NewsNew report tackles H&S for crane operators
Port operators could benefit from a new report which includes 20 recommendations for crane manufacturers and terminal operators on how to improve RTG and ship-to-shore (STS) container crane cabin ergonomics and safety.
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NewsStandardisation helps automation implementation
Standardisation is needed to speed up deployment, radically shorten start-up times, and simplify the maintenance of highly complex automated systems, according to the president of Kalmar.
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NewsKalmar to provide autonomous equipment for Yara zero emissions container vessel
Kalmar will deliver autonomous equipment, software and services for a Yara digitalised, autonomous, battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions.
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News“Highest gains” predicted for port infrastructure
The port infrastructure market is projected to see the highest gains through 2017 to 2025.
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NewsKalmar to offer full e-range by 2021
Kalmar plans to make electrically powered versions of all its equipment available by 2021 as part of a commitment to reducing emissions in cargo and material handling operations by fostering eco-efficient technologies.
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NewsCSP to develop supply chain efficiency through new alliance
COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) aims to provide more effective and efficient supply chain services through a new alliance with GLP China Holdings Limited and Eshipping Global Supply Chain Management (Shenzhen) Company Limited.
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NewsSkou: more tech and automation for APMT
A.P. Moller-Maersk chief executive Søren Skou has said that APM Terminals (APMT) will use more technology and more automation where appropriate — especially for transhipment boxes.
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NewsBerth productivity trails container exchange
Consolidation in container shipping is having a positive impact on liner network efficiency, but berth productivity at container terminals is not keeping pace with the growth in the number of boxes exchanged per call, according to new data.
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NewsWinners and losers of soybean war
As the US ramps up agricultural tariffs, south American exporters are poised to fill a China-sized gap, explains Michael King
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NewsSolving the US congestion conundrum
Different approaches to tackling backlogs are making headway, but there is still no perfect solution, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsFront and centre in project planning
Forward planning and good stakeholder buy-in both essential for successful project cargo handling, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsStopping the bumps and bangs
Alex Hughes finds out why anti-collision technology is a must for all terminals and not just for the obvious safety benefits
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NewsChasing economies of scale and silk ties
Yuzhny port is readying itself for larger bulk carriers with the aid of Chinese-led dredging. Stevie Knight reports
