Operations News – Page 23
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NewsTackling lithium-ion battery fires
The fire onboard the Fremantle Highway, off the Dutch coast in July, focused minds once again on the risks around the transport, handling and storage of lithium-ion batteries. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsSagunto inner rail project advances
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) is advancing the development of the inner rail network of the Port of Sagunto by requesting technical support for site management, health, and safety coordination.
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NewsSyncrotess is Live
The Syncrotess Optimisation Plus solution has been successfully deployed by INFORM at the Norfolk Southern (NS)…
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NewsKalmar acquires LSV electric tractor line
Kalmar is to acquire the product rights for Lonestar Speciality Vehicles’ electric terminal tractor line
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NewsMore than just containers on container ships
Moving breakbulk cargo by container ship can help increase shippers’ global reach and reduce their carbon footprints
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NewsDecline in Valencia freight slows
The decline in freight traffic at Valenciaport is slowing, according to latest figures released by the Port Authority of Valencia
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NewsCargotec changes board following Kalmar split
Cargotec has proposed a number of board changes following the decision to partially demerge its Kalmar cargo handling business
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NewsDominican Republic towage deal
A new towage deal will allow larger vessels to call at the Port of Caucedo in the Dominican Republic
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NewsSigns of a container market rebound
A survey of 2,570 supply chain professionals has indicated cautious optimism for growth
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NewsDP World to ramp up capacity by 3m teu by year end
The operator says it will add 3 million teu of capacity by the end of 2023
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NewsShippers urged to proactively reduce demurrage
Shipping companies are being urged to proactively adopt best practices to reduce the costs and risks of demurrage
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NewsContainer handling up a fifth at Georgia
Renovations at the Port of Savannah, US have increased berth capacity by 25% leading to one of the strongest Julys on record
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NewsSeven new hybrid RTGs for Kaohsiung terminal
CMA CGM is to take receipt of seven hybrid RTGs from Konecranes at its Port of Kaohsiung terminal in Taiwan
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NewsReefer freight rates exceed dry cargo
Despite an unprecedented drop in reefer seaborne trade last year, reefer container freight rates are outperforming the dry cargo trade, according to analysis by Drewry
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NewsPort of Oakland appoints new directors
The Port of Oakland has appointed new acting directors for its environmental and real estate divisions
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NewsABP renews Mitie security contract
Mitie will continue to provide security services across ABP’s sites for a further three years
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NewsStreamlining gate appointments at PET
A new gate appointment system has gone live at the Port Everglades Terminal in Florida, US
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News2nd phase of KICT expansion begins
Once complete in 2025 the newly expanded KICT will be among the largest container terminals in west Japan
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NewsLong An is Live
Long An International Port in Vietnam has officially launched container handling services across seven berths.
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NewsBarcelona Re-Tender
The Port of Barcelona is resuming its tender for the construction and operation of the 54,000m2 future cruise terminal G on…
