Operations News – Page 111
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NewsOCR grabs the world
OCR systems have taken off in popularity throughout the world. According to the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, there are 1,700 installations worldwide, while turnover is $50m a year and the rate of growth is 12%-15% a year
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NewsBlended protection
Some ports go for overkill in deciding on container security. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsTime is money
When it comes to box scanning, although many ports aren’t too fussed by a few minutes wait, some need to consider their ‘peak’ traffic volumes, not just the average flow.
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NewsNeedles in haystacks
Terminal operators needs to be kept in the loop on scanning decisions, finds Stevie Knight
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NewsDP World blighted by global union action
Dockers’ unions affiliated with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are staging actions today to resolve problems at DP World terminals worldwide.
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NewsSilver lining
Spain''s doldrums have given Valencia reasons to be cheerful on exports. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsContainer weighing issue
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has lent its support to compromise proposals for the verification of container weights at ports.
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Predictability is key
One of the greatest needs of industry, as regards the use of the oceans, is for predictability; industry needs to know what activities will be accepted, and under what conditions, in order to plan investment.
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NewsAll in the planning
Carl Friesen explains why Marine Spatial Planning affects port planning and operation
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NewsA new model for old infrastructure
Given the huge toll logistics takes on India’s overall gross domestic product, double that of West, there are obviously “significant savings” to be made from specialised, niche feeder operations.
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NewsSkipping the queue
Stevie Knight explains why feedering by barge is the fix-all for congested terminals
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NewsRotterdam takes Smart Grid plunge
The Port of Rotterdam is one of few ports investigating the ''Smart Grid'' concept and is working with GE to develop tailormade solutions.
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NewsBuenaventura takes the automation stage
A good example of an automation success story is Terminal de Contenedores de Buenaventura (TCBuen): it has, in the last three years, implemented automated gates and cranes with highly successful results.
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NewsAuto class
Take up of automation is picking up, albeit from a very low base. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsMaking the most of equipment
Equipment pooling might not necessarily be a terminal operator’s first choice as obviously they would prefer to be busy handling containers, “but if you have a terminal whose equipment has idle periods and next door the terminal is busy, it can be a win-win – they need some equipment, and ...
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NewsWeighing up the options
Drewry''s Jason Chiang says there are clear advantages and disadvantages to be had from equipment pooling.
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NewsShare and share alike
Felicity Landon asks whether sharing equipment is a realistic option for port operations
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NewsState owned, but passing the hat
With government ownership dominant in Western Australia, the dredging funds question is a considerable one for the state''s mid-sized ports.
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NewsCasting the net
San Diego takes a much broader view of its role and future, finds Martin Rushmere
