Operations News – Page 126
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Reel versus bar debate rumbles on
When it comes to RTG conversion, a cable reel system can give flexibility of movement between stacks, but APM Terminals prefers the drive-in/drive out bus bar system.
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Conversions all the rage
Such is the pace of change in the industry that the Conductix-Wampfler Group has created a specialist business unit – E-RTG – dedicated solely to converting existing diesel RTGs to electric operation.
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NewsA fair wind
Could planning and subsidy issues lead to some ports losing out in the race to support the offshore wind power sector? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsAll systems go
Advances in technology, cost-effectiveness, functionality - port operating systems need all three, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsHull 'ticks all the boxes'
Hull''s proposed site for Siemens'' wind turbine factory ''ticks all the boxes'' in terms of location, deepwater, lock-free access and space, says Matt Jukes, ABP''s port director for Hull and Goole.
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A new twist on an old method
It would be wrong to assume that performance measures in the port industry are a recent phenomenon.
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NewsAn indication of worth
HPTI''s Thomas Gondermann considers how best to tackle workable port-wide performance measures
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NewsCutting costs or corners?
Alex Hughes asks whether cutting equipment maintenance spending is a sensible measure
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NewsUK 'energy capital' prepared and proud
Milford Haven brands itself as the ‘energy capital of the UK’, handling 25% of the nation’s petrol and diesel provisions.
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NewsAny eventuality
Felicity Landon asks whether it’s possible to be prepared for every eventuality when drawing up emergency plans
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Don't write off offsetting tactics
The Abatement Cost Curve is playing its part in the trend of diminishing returns from cutting emissions, says Jem Porcaro of CarbonNeutral, and ports are no exception.
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NewsFalse impressions
Martin Rushmere discovers that while the road to carbon savings starts out smooth, potholes threaten progress down the way
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Top of the watch
With so many different selling points, it can be hard for port operators to sort the surveillance wheat from the chaff. PS looks at some of the main contenders.
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Worth a look
With security an even higher priority in the 21st century, ports need to have the best surveillance to keep ahead of the game. John Bensalhia investigates
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NewsWonder drug for poor life expectancy
With good maintenance, structurally, a quayside gantry crane could remain in service for more than 40 years. But drive control systems are letting the team down, with a life expectancy of just 15 years.
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NewsTackling tool expense
Hybrid drive solutions offer a timely method to slash crane operating costs, finds Alex Hughes
