All Products & Services articles – Page 56

  • News

    More Jade Software for North America

    2014-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Jade Software is to supply its terminal operating system (TOS), Jade Master Terminal, to Alabama Steel Terminals LLC (AST) – the 10th order from North America in 18 months.

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    World’s largest hydraulic material handler launched

    2014-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Finland’s Mantsinen Group has added a new addition, and also the world’s largest, hydraulic material handler to its range.

  • Into modernity: Port Lafito has been called Haiti's "first modern container terminal Photo: GB Group
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    Entering the modern era

    2014-07-30T11:39:00Z

    Haiti’s “first modern container terminal”, Port Lafito, operated by the GB Group, will benefit from a Tideworks terminal operating system (TOS).

  • The new U2-based system, developed by Ideal Business Services Ltd, features ferry and vessel scheduling of arrival and departure times
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    Ideal system for Holyhead management

    2014-07-30T11:39:00Z

    Stena Line has implemented a custom-built computer system to ensure the efficient port operations and management at the UK’s Port of Holyhead.

  • The Bollard Load Test offers a safe method of testing marine mooring bollards
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    Port of Tyne tests the water

    2014-07-30T10:30:00Z

    In its search for a solution for safely testing the efficacy of its mooring bollards, the UK’s Port of Tyne has found what it calls a “revolutionary” new product.

  • Winning performance: Gaussin has been boosted by the volume of terminal tractors ordered by DP World
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    Strong performance by Gaussin

    2014-07-29T11:40:00Z

    Global handing solutions provider, Gaussin Manugistique, achieved a strong turnover in its half year accounts – €16.9m up by 170% on the same period last year.

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    MacGregor secures orders worth $50m

    2014-07-20T11:07:00Z

    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is to supply its further high efficiency cargo handling solutions for Hyundai Heavy Industries.

  • News

    Liebherr takes Chilean order

    2014-07-20T11:07:00Z

    Ireland-based Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd is to supply three ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes to Chile’s Terminal Pacífico Sur Valparaíso.

  • Unlike standard sodium lighting, LED’s distribute the colours of the spectrum more evenly mimicking natural daylight
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    Measuring lighting impact

    2014-07-02T18:49:00Z

    Yazi Fletcher, chief technical officer, Phoenix Products Company, outlined the benefits of LED lighting at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.

  • SICK says its AOS will ensure "trouble-free" operations
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    SICK helps launch “trouble-free” operations

    2014-07-02T17:17:00Z

    Germany-based SICK is making container terminal operations “trouble-free” with a new range of sensor solutions, launched at TOC Europe.

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    Vision for the future

    2014-06-26T17:56:00Z

    International automotive expert, Vision Systems Automotive, equipped Merford''s port crane cabin with a smart solar protection solution at this week’s TOC Europe exhibition.

  • Russian growth: Far Eastern ports, including Vostochny, are still experiencing growth, but imports are stagnating
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    Russian ports' performance

    2014-06-26T17:46:00Z

    Deep sea vs transcontinental transit through Russia and the potential for further development was a hot topic for the TOC Container Supply Chain Conference (CSC) at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.

  • Student challenge: Sweden’s Blekinge Institute of Technology and the University of Hamburg went head-to-head to tackle "Optimising Landslide Container Traffic Flow and the Terminal Interchange"
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    Nurturing new talent in the ports sector

    2014-06-26T16:49:00Z

    Trucker troubles: something the North American ports have become only too accustomed to over the last year where there have been strikes on the back of congestion and waiting times.

  • The seven straddle carriers have resulted in a 37% decrease in fuel consumption compared to a conventional diesel-electric machine
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    Kalmar sets emissions benchmark

    2014-06-26T16:42:00Z

    Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.

  • PEMA Forum: The PEMA safety panel emphasised that 50% of insurance claims are caused by equipment
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    Ten years of PEMA

    2014-06-26T12:38:00Z

    The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, which it helped mark by a special programme of educational activities and events at TOC Europe this week.

  • Shipping south: The southern route can be less expensive and save fuel says Contship Italia
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    Italian operator eyes bigger picture

    2014-06-26T11:49:00Z

    Italian port operator and logistics expert, Contship Italia, is eyeing the bigger picture from a strategic point of view and wants to do more transhipment business across Europe.

  • ABB said customers are recognising that automation can not only increase productivity, but also improve safety
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    Moving forward with automation

    2014-06-26T11:25:00Z

    ABB Group''s cranes and harbour business is entering the delivery phase for the remote control crane order boom it received back in 2012.

  • News

    Even coverage

    2014-06-26T10:00:00Z

    Optimising application of coatings is just as important as the choice of coating, explains Rachael Doyle

  • The new tower variant has been extended by 4.3m compared to the short tower design
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    New Terex option for operators

    2014-06-25T14:50:00Z

    Terex Port Solutions is giving terminal operators another option for handling vessels up to post-Panamax class with a high tower variant of its diesel-electric Gottwald Model 5 harbour crane.

  • Andy Barrons
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    Navis wishes for better integration knowledge

    2014-06-25T12:04:00Z

    The industry needs to address the knowledge gap on the integration, capability and implementation of software systems today, according to Navis.