Operations News – Page 13
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NewsBCT upgrade advances
Gdynia’s Baltic Container Terminal is advancing a comprehensive terminal upgrade. Mike Mundy unveils the key steps which will deliver a significantly enhanced service offering
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News‘Loaded dice’ in Dar Es Salaam
A question was asked from the floor in the Africa focus session of the recent Terminal Operations Conference, held in Rotterdam, as to what are the root causes and the cure for the poor vessel turnround times and other performance related problems experienced over an extended period in the port of Dar es Salaam?
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NewsEcuador: harmony sought
The turbulence now prevailing in Ecuador – spanning economics, business agility, security and other issues - is mirrored in the country’s maritime port sector which in recent years has a seen a significant injection of new capacity but left in its trail fundamental differences between the various terminals, particularly container terminals.
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NewsHammar marks 50 years with new models
Sweden-based Hammer is marking 50 years of operations with the launch of two new models - Hammar 550, the world’s first Sideloader with 50 tonnes Safe Working Load, and the new flagship model, Hammar 500.
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NewsPort of Thessaloniki bolsters reefer capability
The Port of Thessaloniki bolsters its reefer container handling with the addition of RTE’s automated reefer monitoring tool
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NewsNew pile fenders for Trelleborg expansion
ShibataFenderTeam has designed and supplied 12 sets of pile fender systems for an expansion at Scandinavia’s largest RoRo port
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NewsPorts merger set to boost Turkish logistics
DP World and Evyap Group have merged to create a new international logistics hub in Türkiye
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NewsJourney of Transformation
The Indian logistics sector has been undergoing a much-needed transformation with strong emphasis placed on the development of dedicated rail freight corridors, much needed to alleviate chronic road congestion. AJ Keyes assesses progress.
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NewsDrones – risk factors
Jamie Graham, Senior Contract Manager, Kingdom Security, UK discusses the escalating risk posed by unregistered drones to ports and national security.
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NewsThe Dali impact
On 27th March, the Singapore-flagged container vessel – DALI – collided with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse into the Patapsco River. Captain Steve Bomgardner, Vice President – Shipping & Offshore, Pole Star Global charts the impact on maritime trade and vessel traffic
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NewsTarragona moves ahead with drone deployment
The port sees drones as a solution to a number of issues including port security and surveillance
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NewsFIT deploys new Advent PCS
A Florida terminal has integrated PreGate appointment system and Fee Manager to boost terminal efficiency and streamline intermodal logistics
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NewsThroughput stable at Port of Rotterdam
Cargo throughput in the Port of Rotterdam remained virtually unchanged in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year
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NewsThroughput at Antwerp-Bruges rises
Bucking a global trend of stagnating container movement, throughput at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium has risen in the first half of the year
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NewsPeru’s megaport to set new standards
Peru is set to transform its port infrastructure and boost the economy with the development of a new megaport at Chancay
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NewsThree months to go to IAPH2024 World Ports Conference
IAPH2024 World Ports Conference will be themed around ’Managing risk - building resilience - unlocking opportunities’
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NewsNine ports compete for ESPO Award
ESPO has received nine submissions for the 16th edition of its ESPO Award, this year dedicated to the circular economy
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NewsSFT equips Guyana’s newest port
A new port in Guyana is being equipped with ShibataFenderTeam solutions
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NewsPort of LA completes major rail expansion
A US$73m project to expand rail services at the Port of Los Angeles will increase throughput at the nation’s busiest port
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NewsIRS completes first port security training
Indian Register of Shipping has completed its first ever port security training programme, focusing on modern threats such as cyber security and drug trafficking
