Operations News – Page 65
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NewsMAKING THE RIGHT LASH DECISION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
John Bensalhia investigates the decision-making and trends behind lashing systems for port cargo and considers the role for automation.
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NewsAre the 5G storm clouds circling the port industry?
There’s a storm brewing over 5G’s promise to link up anything and everything, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsPort masterplans help to drive growth
A new white paper highlights how masterplanning can contribute to growth in coastal regions as well as help ports communicate their strategies and visions to stakeholders.
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NewsIncreasing risks in port investment
AJ Keyes reviews a new report that looks to identify and manage risks relating to container terminal investment.
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NewsInnovation platform fuels collaboration
A new partnership will see the development of a worldwide sustainability-focused innovation platform, where ports can engage in pilots and partnerships with start-ups and scale-ups.
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NewsBritish port wins ESPO Award 2019
A British port has been awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens.
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NewsNordic ports collaborate on SDG challenges
Ten ports in the Nordic Region have agreed to collaborate on environmental challenges related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a sector focus on sustainable port management.
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NewsCyber attack could cost APAC ports US$110bn
A new report estimates that losses of up to US$110bn would occur in an “extreme” cyber-attack scenario involving Asia-Pacific (APAC) ports.
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NewsClean trucks record for California ports
Over 100 trucks outfitted with the cleanest, ultra-low NOx engines are now operating in two California ports, marking an emissions milestone.
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NewsSmart container project grows
A data analytics company has joined a smart container project to provide the technology to help answer questions on logistical efficiency, sustainability and the future of technology in the supply chain.
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NewsPAVING THE WAY AHEAD FOR TERMINALS
Iain MacIntyre discovers how heavy-duty paving solutions for container terminals requires analysis of individual load types, weights and volumes versus capital and maintenance costs
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NewsPneumatic Unloaders Respond to Greater Cargo Demands
Increasing demand for grain storage solutions and silos with larger storage capacities is translating into bigger demand for pneumatic unloaders.
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NewsTaking up the challenge for greener inland shipping
From fuel choices to finance models, the challenges of ‘greening’ inland shipping are complex, delegates heard at the PLA’s London conference. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsManufacturers struggle to automate lashing
Automation is changing the way terminals handle containers but automated box lashing has only been partially successful, writes Alex Hughes
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NewsPioneering solar heat project launched
The first solar concentrator farm in the European process industry has been inaugurated in a port in Belgium.
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NewsAir quality top priority for Europe’s ports
Air quality is once again the top priority for Europe’s ports, according to ESPO which presented findings from its latest environmental report at the GreenPort Congress in Oslo.
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NewsUK port delivers on air quality pledges
One year on since releasing its Air Quality Strategy, the Port of Southampton has revealed significantly improved average levels of nitrogen dioxide across the port.
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NewsEuropean ports funding plea
A European ports organisation has stated that ports have an important part to play in maritime sustainability development and called for more support from a key fund.
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NewsTesting for first zero-emission top handlers
The world’s first zero-emission battery-electric top handlers will be tested at a California container terminal as part of a port’s drive for clean cargo-handling operations.
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NewsLook beyond trade war, advises Drewry
The US-China trade war may continue to dominate headlines but there are macro-economic factors at work which are “more important” in determining future trade patterns, a ports expert has said.
