Operations News – Page 49
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NewsMIDDLE CORRIDOR MOVES
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), the so-called Middle Corridor, has big plans for ramping up intermodal traffic. Oleksandr Gavrylyuk reports
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NewsDISCIPLINE IS ESSENTIAL
Complaints are heard about the penalty regimes that are integral to Vehicle Booking System operation but global experience shows the pluses outweigh the minuses. Mike Mundy reports
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NewsTerminal crane cracks
Report by mechanical engineer highlights the risks of ‘metal fatigue’ in container cranes
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NewsZeebrugge terminal concession
The new extension until 2055 will position the Belgian port as a key hub for Northwest Europe
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NewsHYDROGEN: CHICKEN AND EGG?
Hydrogen for core maritime and wider business functions presents ports with opportunities but there is risk. Felicity Landon reviews sector initiatives
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NewsVBS TAKES THE FAST LANE
Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS) deployment, bolstered by meeting the challenges of the pandemic, is growing fast. Mike Mundy charts the rise of VBS based on a PS sector survey
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NewsCOVID-19 BOOSTER
Boosted by COVID-19, the structure of Asia-North America container trade is changing with increased use of US Gulf and East Coast gateways a fast emerging trend. Andrew Penfold summarises
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NewsOptimising lift stowage
More efficient cargo handling is constantly on the radar of the big ocean liners
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NewsSpeeding up container exports
The initiative, developed in the working groups of the Guarantee Mark, aims to speed up the container export process
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NewsRMGs at PoV
The US East Coast Port of Virginia (PoV) has confirmed a new order for three RailMounted Gantry (RMG) cranes from Konecranes for its Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) facility
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NewsVisy in Egypt
October Dry port, Egypt, has awarded the tender for delivery of truck and rail Optical Character Recognition (OCR) portals alongside a gate operating system (GOS) to Finnish-based Visy and its partner, Prime Trading & Contracting
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NewsManaging port stays
Managing time spent in port can help operators reduce operational costs and emissions
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NewsUS port thefts
Goods languishing in ports because of supply chain congestion has led to an increase in thefts from storage facilities
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News…AND A FOCUS ON ROBOTICS
Kalmar has also introduced a new range of intelligent, flexible and autonomous mobile equipment solutions that have been designed to improve safety and eco-efficiencies but without negatively impacting operational productivity. This new equipment has been dubbed as the Kalmar Robotic Portfolio.
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NewsKALMAR GOES ALL ELECTRIC…
Kalmar is launching a new range of products for the port and logistics industry, with a specific focus on electric power and the application of robotic equipment.
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NewsVBS: Discipline essential
The second of a two-part focus on Vehicle Booking Systems examines the role usage fees and penalties play in optimising operations. Mike Mundy highlights global experience
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NewsOptimising Truck Flow
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is collaborating with HERE Technologies to better manage all truck traffic.
