Operations News – Page 128
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NewsForming attachments
Very specific handling requirements often call for dedicated FLT attachments, says Alex Hughes
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NewsBucking the trend
Gulftainer achieved something highly unusual in 2009: while other terminals in the Middle East were losing traffic, it actually boosted throughput at its two Sharjah terminals, by around 10%, to 2.75m teu.
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NewsPortcentric solutions reduce miles, time and cost
Import Services delivers millions of cartons every year to retailers in the UK and across Europe, including names such as Argos, Boots, John Lewis, Sainsbury and Tesco.
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NewsStoreroom key
Ports want to take over more chunks of the supply chain – but portcentric aspirations can require very specific storage solutions. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsThe hunt for Efficiency
Cape Town has transitioned to RTG cranes as part of a Rand5.6bn expansion and efficiency programme. Denis Gathanju reports
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Scenario tool worth its salt
The Virtual Terminal Optimisation (ViTO) tool developed by the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics allows container terminal operators to run scenarios involving a range of equipment, including straddle carriers.
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NewsThe green debate
Discover how to ''green'' your terminal without busting the budget or sacrificing productivity
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NewsGrab the right tool
Crane capacity and cargo are imperative to grab selection, reports Patrik Wheater
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NewsProtecting shipping lanes
Despite the various codes of practice, Maritime Notices and the requirements of the Electricity Act, offshore renewable energy developments are increasingly causing problems.
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NewsReap what you sow
The Chamber of Shipping has warned of ‘severe consequences’ if the UK’s offshore wind power planning process isn’t tightened up. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTaking it neat - or home brew?
If a port wants to go the whole way to reduce its carbon footprint or, for example, if it is in a developing country, one alternative may be to convert the engine to burn straight plant oils.
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NewsDon’t let the bugs bite
Going ‘green’ with your fuel is not as straightforward as you might hope. Stevie Knight reports.
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NewsJury out on PM fenders
Dave MacIntyre and Iain MacIntyre consider the future for PM type fender systems.
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NewsCutting corners doesn't pay
According to some industry experts, a low-grade fender will typically end up costing two or three times that of a well-made system over 20-25 years.
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NewsApprovals or assumptions?
Ports really need to know more about the fendering and mooring options they choose.
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NewsNew dynamics after Russia’s export ban
During the Cold War the world held its breath, watched and wondered if Russia had ambitions to take over the world by force.
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NewsGoing against the grain
Cereals are packed in boxes for the world’s breakfast tables – can port operators do the same? Stuart Pearcey reports.
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NewsRapid turnaround in cable replacement
Alex Hughes reports on the development of an ultra-rapid cable replacement system at Algeciras.
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NewsLife extension for PSA Mersin gantries
Over the past few years, Portunus Port Spares & Services has built a good reputation and gained experience in refurbishing and modernising cranes.
