Operations News – Page 43
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NewsSTS10 RIVALRY HOTS UP
There are two schools of thought about the role of the forthcoming STS10 terminal concession in Santos, Brazil – an ECSA hub or another terminal to promote greater competition. Rob Ward examines the arguments
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NewsUNDER PRESSURE
Central and South Vietnam has been a hotbed of container port activity, with the dominant share of national volumes and terminal investments. AJ Keyes assesses if this will continue
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NewsJUNIOR PARTNER
Container volumes at Haiphong port have grown in recent years, but overall traffi c is steadily slipping away from the north of Vietnam. AJ Keyes considers if this position is expected to change in the future
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NewsBIG SPENDING PLANS
Vietnam is already a major manufacturing hub, with further potential to off er an alternative option to China. AJ Keyes examines future port development plans
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NewsMOMBASA MACHINATIONS
Another attempt is underway to introduce the private sector into container handling operations in Mombasa but like its predecessors this process is attracting criticism. Mike Mundy reports
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Gloria for Uwe Kleinwort
Kalmar, of Finland, is supplying German vehicle provider, UWE Kleinwort Gmbh, with fi e new, 45-ton lifting capacity Gloria reachstackers.
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Ferrari: Hybrid and Electric
CVS Ferrari and Aidrivers have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing autonomous container handling equipment.
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News….AND YARA MARINE TECHNOLOGIES FOLLOWS THE SAME PATH
Finnish ferry operator, Finnlines, has signed a new contract with Yara Marine Technologies of Norway for the installation of specialist shore power systems to three of its vessels.
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NewsCAVOTEC SHORE POWER LINER ORDER…
Cavotec, the Swiss-based cleantech company reports a major new shore power equipment order from the liner shipping sector. The value of the deal is more than €2 million (US$2.2 million) and it has been placed by a company based in the Nordic region.
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NewsNew cranes reduce congestion
An Israeli port has introduced more equipment to help reduce congestion
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NewsProtecting containers from storms
Ports and terminal operators need to be prepared to protect containers from increasingly ferocious storms
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NewsRoadmap to port competitiveness
Decarbonising the maritime industry and digitalisation are the key challenges in helping ports become more competitive
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NewsCrane naming ceremony
Three new STS cranes at Yilport Gävle Container Terminal will double capacity to 600,000 teus per year
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NewsSAVANNAH: RECORD BREAKER
For almost 20 years, the Port of Savannah has outperformed all other ports along the eastern seaboard and throughout the whole of North America. AJ Keyes looks at what makes this port so successful
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NewsShift in cargo theft
2021 global cargo theft trends show shift away from in-transit, vehicle-based attacks to losses while cargo is at rest
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NewsPort tracker tool
New tracker aims to provide a proactive understanding of the challenges faced by ports and operators
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NewsLinear supply chain risk
Europe is facing a container shortage as the impact of rising energy prices, the China lockdown and the Ukraine conflict continue to take their toll
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NewsNew Romanian terminal
New multimodal terminal will link Romania to key trade hubs, delivering significant trade and economic benefits to the country
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NewsMerger creates export giant
Two European ports have merged to create what has been called Europe’s largest export port
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NewsSMART PORT PACESETTERS
Felicity Landon examines the latest work of leading ports to build their smart port credentials – diverse interesting projects are unveiled
