Operations News – Page 56
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NewsElectric productivity gains
A new, highly versatile range of productivity enhancing electric reach trucks have been launched.
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NewsCapacity growth threat
Port and terminal capacity is on the rise, but congestion remains a key risk to sector performance.
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NewsDigital twin launch
New ‘digital twin’ technology will help make terminal operations smarter and more efficient.
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NewsHybrid energy recovery
Green hybrid energy recovery is making waves in cargo handling equipment development.
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NewsPRIORITY PORT PROJECTS
Felicity Landon reports on a cross-section of key container port investments and developments underway in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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NewsManaging cyber security
New port cybersecurity guidelines aim to help establish the true financial, commercial & operational impact of a cyber-attack.
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NewsLEEA SOUNDS LIFTING WARNING
Ben Dobbs, Head of LEEA Technical Services, underlines the importance of ensuring correct lifting practices are in place and that there can be a big price to be paid if things go wrong.
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NewsMassive emissions savings
Annual carbon emissions from container vessels can be reduced by tens of thousands of tonnes in a single port with an innovative technology.
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NewsGreening supply chains
Greener inland supply chain operations is the goal of a new collaborative project.
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NewsGreen ports bid
A major UK port operator is keen to get onboard the Scottish Government’s green ports initiative.
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NewsSustainable Arctic route
The Northern Transit Corridor in the Arctic will be developed as a viable and sustainable route between Asia and Europe.
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NewsElectric innovation
Electric vehicle innovation is taking a step forward with a new technology partnership.
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NewsLifting code of practice launched
The LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has made its Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) available to download free.
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NewsARCTIC POTENTIAL CAPPED
Market analyst Andrew Penfold explores the viability of the Northern Sea Route and the implications for the port sector.
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NewsNO STOPPING AUTO-GATES
Container terminal gate automation is advancing in terms of take-up and system capabilities with further developments in the pipeline. John Bensalhia reviews progress.
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NewsREDUCE – PRODUCE – PROCURE
How do you make the switch from diesel to electric? Drawing on UK experience, technology company Siemens highlights a proven approach to electrification and decarbonisation*
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NewsTackling air pollution
Central American and Caribbean ports will now be able to monitor air pollution more efficiently.
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NewsCOST, UNCERTAINTY, CHANGE…
Decarbonisation is advancing in UK ports but there are funding, cost and other key issues to overcome. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsTransport decarbonisation plan
Accelerating maritime decarbonisation is key to a new UK transport decarbonisation plan.
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