Operations News – Page 133
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NewsDeeper access for Portland
Patience has been a virtue at the Port of Portland, as Felicity Landon finds out
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NewsGate bottlenecks / Hi-Tech Solutions
Ports and terminals are under growing pressure to meet the needs of increased container traffic, hold down costs and meet heightened security needs, says Hi-Tech Solutions.
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NewsAutomation is the 'end goal'
Automation is the "end goal" of a gate system, says Visy''s John Lund.
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NewsTime to take another look
Many ports are taking the opportunity of a "lull" in container volumes to review their gate technologies. Felicity Landon reports
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![Port Strategy: "Anybody who does online banking doesn't have to be trained, and [CNS Compass] is similar to that concept," Andy Kinnell, CNS](https://d245ovzhixo1a2.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/1/3/8/94138_AndyKinnellOctober2009.jpg)
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NewsPort community milestone
By sharing information in a highly integrated way, port community networks eliminate mountains of paperwork. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPlaying with the possibilities
A temporary structure is the obvious choice if the building has to come down again, because other developments earmarked for the site, or those sticky permissions mean that you can''t put a permanent building up. But there can be a lot more to it than that.
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NewsTemporary decisions
''Temporary'' can be a misnomer for some short term on dock storage solutions, as Stevie Knight finds out
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Secondhand units not the 'steal' they appear to be
A secondhand market for fork-lift trucks certainly exists - even if it''s sold back to the dealer under buy back terms included in the original tender.
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NewsKBSP: all part of the Master Plan
The opening of the Bahrain Gateway is not to the detriment of Mina Salman, as Patrik Wheater finds out
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Cone and cell units come under microscope
Cone and cell type rubber fender units have become a hot topic in the industry through instances of water filling leading to fender or structural damage.
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"Green" importance grows slowly in fenders
Growing global concerns for the environment are beginning to make their presence felt in the fender market, where ports are beginning to give "green" materials a greater importance.
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NewsFendering Feature 2009 by Dave and Iain MacIntyre
Second class ''middle men'' are creating waves in the fender market, as Dave and Iain MacIntyre find out
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Technology isn't always the answer
In many manufacturing camps, the solution to driving sales figures is often thought to be tied to increased technology.
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NewsGrab your conkers!
A carefully selected and properly maintained bulk unloader can save you money, as Patrik Wheater finds out
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NewsBaltimore pursues 3P project in advance of Panama Canal expansion
The Port of Baltimore''s first steps into a public-private partnership project are at the heart of its long term strategy. Felicity Landon reports
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Re-sale values don't stack up
Making money out of straddle carriers at the end of their front line working lifeis not a job for the fainthearted.
