Operations News – Page 102
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NewsLarger than life
Alex Hughes explains that stowage is key to effective handling of ultra large containerships
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IPC Jakarta expansion makes progress
State-owned port operator, Indonesia Port Corporation (IPC), is making progress with its NewPriok Container Terminal I in the country’s capital, Jakarta, as shown in a newly released video.
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NewsCrane of thought
John Bensalhia puts the cases forward for ship-to-shore crane replacement versus upgrade
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NewsTaking a new security approach
Rapiscan Systems’ Andrew Goldsmith discusses how ports can make best use of security screening
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PSA beats “business unusual” in 2014
PSA International handled a record 65.4 million teu in 2014 and saw volume growth in most markets, but it wasn’t business as usual, says CEO, Tan Chong Meng.
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NewsOn the horizon
AJ Keyes asks how ports should prepare for the new 8,500 ceu class of car carriers
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NewsFaster, deeper, cheaper
Underwater, floating, sand-filled or rock-strengthened; breakwaters come in all shapes and sizes finds Felicity Landon
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NewsQuickest to the draw
Authorities and the public are watching to see who will be the first to act on green issues, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsTaking off the blindfold
TOS development remains a dark art for most terminals, but it needn’t be explains Stevie Knight
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NewsBreakthrough benefits
Nanotechnology is full of beguiling promise; should ports grab some of the gains? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsICTSI throughput up 18%
International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) reported an 18% increase in throughput for the year ended 31 December 2014, thanks in large part to new operations in South America.
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News'Pool of pools' uncovered
When port operations slowdown, and cargo begins to build up, a port-wide gray chassis pool is said to be one of the best options for efficient chassis provisioning – something which Los Angeles and Long Beach are sticking to.
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NewsReducing emissions across the whole supply chain
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) says the new International Workshop Agreement (IWA 16) is a major step forward in achieving joined up thinking across the whole logistics support chain, including at ports and terminals.
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NewsITF calls for Italian port authority overhaul
A new port authority structure is needed for the Italian port system to fill in “gaps” and put an end to ongoing “critical” problems, says the International Transport Forum.
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NewsThe big draw
Automation poses some tough power supply-related questions for ports, explains Stevie Knight
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NewsPorts of partnerships
For ports, making the right partnerships is now more important than ever. Maurice Jansen explains
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NewsWood works
A timber handling renaissance is bringing benefits for ports with space to spare. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsBeyond LNG
Should ports prepare for a rise in methanol and hydrogen take-up, asks Stevie Knight
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NewsThe smaller picture
Iain and Dave MacIntyre explain why South Port underlines the relevance of the regions in New Zealand.
