Operations News – Page 118
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NewsPassive system promises speedier handling
US-based Decision Sciences has installed its first fully operational multi-mode passive detection system at Hutchison Ports’ Bahamas transhipment hub, Freeport Container Port.
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NewsTime gentlemen please
The US'' 100% scanning diktat failed to meet its 2012 deadline, so where next, asks Felicity Landon
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NewsA key ingredient
Corporate social responsibility is now an important part of the concession mix. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPutting the community first
A series of corporate social responsibility programmes were implemented by APM Terminals Callao when it started operations in July last year. These ranged from health & safety training and anti-corruption training to various community projects.
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NewsA closer look at accident findings
When we at the European Shippers'' Council read the analysis of the MAIB report on the structural failure of the MSC Napoli, we came across some important additional findings that have been undeservedly neglected in the current container weight debate.
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NewsWeighing in
ESC''s Marco Wiesehahn says that container weighing is just one of many factors affecting port safety
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NewsLearning curve
Durban is coming to terms with operational and cultural changes, as Stevie Knight explains
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NewsReaching higher and further
Hammar has launched what it says is the world’s first sideloader able to stack three containers high. The MegaReach, with an added extension to the top crane arm, can also stack and pick containers in a second row away from the sideloader.
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NewsA bit on the side
Sidelifters can add flexibility, but opinions vary on their role in the port environment. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTaking responsibility
Alex Hughes finds that one terminal tractor manufacturer takes it social and environmental responsibilities seriously
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NewsLNG brings benefits and challenges to ports
The US is talking up liquefied natural gas as a world fuel, and praising its virtues as a greenhouse gas reducer.
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NewsBeyond electricity
Electricity could become the poor cousin to hybrids and LNG. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsOften fuel cell ingredients are already on dock
Introducing fuel cell technology is often easier than first thought; many industrial gas companies will provide and operate a hydrogen station on site and will make packaged hydrogen deliveries, points out Margery Ryan of Fuel Cell Today.
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NewsPorts need to be a lot less relaxed
Ports need to raise their marine security game before pirates start to pay more attention to them and try to repeat the highjacking of a ship anchored in Omani waters, outside Salalah.
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NewsAll or nothing
Zero emissions are the new goal, but the dispute about who shoulders the environmental burden rumbles on. Martin Rushmere reports
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World leader cap fits Los Angeles
Los Angeles is developing its emissions control programmes at a blistering pace. Their claim to be the leading and most successful port in the world in cutting emissions is based on the speed of progress and the variety of initiatives.
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Moving the SOx and NOx debate on
It''s not enough just to talk blithely about reducing emissions, without considering the cost and the lack of responsibility by polluters, says Del Redvers, head of sustainability at BMT Group.
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NewsChemical reaction
Fuel cell technology could be the perfect partner for localised port fleets. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsKeeping the environment in mind
It''s now an increasingly common practice for mobile harbour cranes to help the environment. Manufacturers have devised the cranes so as to make sure that they will reduce emissions and save energy.
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The extra green mile
How seriously are mobile harbour crane manufacturers taking the green issue, asks John Bensalhia
