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  • The cost and value of high angle conveying

    The rationalization of sandwich belt high angle conveyor technology is fundamental to the long-term technological and economic success of high volume steep and vertical conveying. The introduction of this writing briefly retraces the development of sandwich belt high angle and vertical conveyors and cites the common denominators for success.

  • RFID in ports and terminals: moving towards global acceptance

    Radio Frequency Identification – or, as it is more commonly known, RFID – is an automated identification and data collection (AIDC) technology.

  • Optimizing automated container terminals to boost productivity

    The next generation of robotized terminals will benefit from the latest solutions and technology. What are these solutions that will beef up the productivity of these terminals? In a simulation supported analysis, the small, but all feasible steps are compared on their impact to ship productivity. The analysis shows that with the right measures, a fully robotized terminal can live up to today’s requirements from shipping lines to turn around even the biggest vessels in a short period of time.

  • Improve productivity through better planning

    Over the last decade we have seen huge amounts of money invested into the Middle East transport industry, and the region is quickly becoming one of the world’s most important logistics hubs. As such, terminals in the area have to cope with unprecedented container volumes and increasing demands from shipping lines, meaning that operations are now more complex than ever before.

  • Ports automation: making order out of data chaos

    Marine and intermodal terminals around the world are seeking automated container handling solutions at an increased rate. There is no shortage of automated equipment solutions – from quayside gantry cranes to container yard rail-mounted gantry cranes, shuttle carriers, automated guided vehicles and more.

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  • Who else was on the Bridge of the Costa Concordia?

    Who else was on the Bridge of the Costa Concordia?

    Captain Terry Hughes, a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and Management (VTM) expert, comments on the Costa Concordia tragedy and how little has been heard of the other officers onboard the stricken cruise liner.

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  • TOC Middle East draws to a close

    TOC Middle East draws to a close

    So TOC has come to an end and I have that sad, deflated feeling you get when it’s time to go home. It’s been a fantastic few days – perhaps a little quieter than expected (but then I’m comparing it with TOC Europe, which is a veritable beast) but still hugely informative and enjoyable.

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