Operations News – Page 26
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100 new trucks for Felixstowe
A new order for 100 battery-powered autonomous trucks is part of Hutchison Ports net-zero by 2035 ambitions
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DP World offers rail incentive
Customers who transport their freight by rail rather than road stand to gain £70 per consignment
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ABP embarks on massive digitalisation programme
The UK operator ABP has launched a programme to digitalise asset management across its network of 21 ports
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Liebherr STS crane for Philadelphia terminal
The latest order for a Liebherr STS crane from PSA Penn Terminals has brought the number supplied to the US to more than 20 in recent years
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New Gen 6 mobile harbour crane for Antwerp
Konecranes Generation 6 mobile harbour crane order will help Zuidnatie increase capacity and lower emissions
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EWG taps 5G & digital twin
Hungary’s East-West-Gate sets the standard for new generation intermodal terminal operations with its adoption of 5G and digital twin technology
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Fleet and Fuel Factors – Fleet Capacity has to Increase
In terms of MPV supply, Drewry’s analysis looked at vessel age based on lift capacity. The conclusion: “The MPV fleet is indeed getting really old, with only sporadic vessel deliveries,” said Pasztor.
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Reproducing reality
Safety, training and productivity – the benefits of simulating cargo handling operations are increasingly to the fore including new dimensions such as with automation and the handling of wind turbines. Felicity Landon reviews the state-of-the-art
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Decarbonisation pressure on
The recent Coastlink Conference saw wide-ranging discussions on energy and future fuels, sustainability, resilience and the ‘new normal.’ Felicity Landon presents the highlights
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MPV prospects assessed
Demand for multipurpose vessel (MPV) capacity is expected to grow, even against a background of lower economic activity, according to Drewry. Felicity Landon reports
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ESG goals assessed
How are attitudes to ESG evolving in the shipping industry? Felicity Landon reports on a new report from Watson Farley & Williams, and a webinar that discussed the findings
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Era of the eRTG
As terminals come under greater pressure to cut their carbon footprint, their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of handling equipment are growing commensurately.
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Success for CGSA
Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA), in Ecuador, has handled its largest ever vessel. The ICTSI operated termina…
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Who is making hay?
Make hay while the sun shines is a famous phrase - while the Federal Government in Canada has deliberated the proposed Roberts Bank 2 project, AJ Keyes assesses if any competing port has taken advantage
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SE Asia box port ranking
Independent market consultancy Drewry has drilled down into Southeast Asia containerport and terminal performance. Mike Mundy reports that the findings provide a useful new perspective
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Brace for a rough ride
Problems in the shipping market will have a far-reaching impact on container ports and terminals. Andrew Penfold considers the threats and opportunities
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Frameworks for analysis
Are you a government agency considering implementing a port master concession? The WAPPP* Port Chapter has developed two simple frameworks that can help evaluate the opportunity
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Kalmar introduces collision warning system
Kalmar has released a collision warning system for its straddle-carriers to help ensure driver safety
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Tech call for early fire detection solutions
Early detection of fires in cargo holds is critical to protecting contents, ships and personnel
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Ensuring ports run smoothly
Directors from the Ibero-American Association of Chambers of Commerce have met in Portugal to discuss a wide range of issues