Technology – Page 18
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NewsFrameworks for analysis
Are you a government agency considering implementing a port master concession? The WAPPP* Port Chapter has developed two simple frameworks that can help evaluate the opportunity
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NewsDecarbonisation pressure on
The recent Coastlink Conference saw wide-ranging discussions on energy and future fuels, sustainability, resilience and the ‘new normal.’ Felicity Landon presents the highlights
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NewsRussia builds dredge capacity
Russia is setting about an ambitious dredger newbuilding programme. The jury is out on whether it will work – the scale of the works and technical issues are challenging. Oleksandr Gavrylyuk reports
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NewsMPV prospects assessed
Demand for multipurpose vessel (MPV) capacity is expected to grow, even against a background of lower economic activity, according to Drewry. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsFleet and Fuel Factors – Fleet Capacity has to Increase
In terms of MPV supply, Drewry’s analysis looked at vessel age based on lift capacity. The conclusion: “The MPV fleet is indeed getting really old, with only sporadic vessel deliveries,” said Pasztor.
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NewsGetting more remote
As container ships have become larger, so the number of remotely operated ship to shore (STS) cranes has increased.
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NewsReproducing reality
Safety, training and productivity – the benefits of simulating cargo handling operations are increasingly to the fore including new dimensions such as with automation and the handling of wind turbines. Felicity Landon reviews the state-of-the-art
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NewsQuay Cranes: All Eventualities Catered For
The University of Valencia’s Laboratory of Simulation and Modelling (LSyM) has developed a training system, based on a simulator, that reproduces the working environment of real quay cranes.
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NewsEra of the eRTG
As terminals come under greater pressure to cut their carbon footprint, their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of handling equipment are growing commensurately.
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NewsESG goals assessed
How are attitudes to ESG evolving in the shipping industry? Felicity Landon reports on a new report from Watson Farley & Williams, and a webinar that discussed the findings
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NewsThe Sustainability Imperative
These are some of the findings of ‘The Sustainability Imperative – Part 2’, launched by Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) in March 2023.
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NewsKalmar introduces collision warning system
Kalmar has released a collision warning system for its straddle-carriers to help ensure driver safety
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NewsUsing digitalisation to safeguard ports
A security expert gives his take on how ports can use digitalisation to combat security threats
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NewsTech call for early fire detection solutions
Early detection of fires in cargo holds is critical to protecting contents, ships and personnel
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NewsMaximising efficiency with just in time tug scheduling
Software from Kotug aims to get the right tug to the the right location quickly maximising efficiency
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NewsSea freight tracking system
A freight tracking solution designed for air cargo is now available to the ocean freight sector, including logistics service providers and shippers
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NewsSix extra pairs of eyes at Antwerp
Six autonomous drones are now patrolling the skies above the Antwerp port area boosting operational management and security
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NewsColombian terminal installs 4.9G network
Colombia’s largest private hydrocarbon terminal is improving reliability with a new 4.9G network
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NewsDCT2: investor confidence key
There are uncertainties surrounding the bid process for Durban Container Terminal 2 (DCT2);and the Ngqura Container Terminal. Government should do more to build investor confidence
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NewsPSA BDP formed to deliver value-added services
Two PSA subsidiaries are uniting to form a new single brand with the aim of combining complementary strengths and capabilities.
