EDUCATIONAL WHITE PAPER: Wireless Technologies for Intermodal Operations (by LXE) THE FUTURE IS CONVERGING The world of global supply chains is expanding, with companies in the US, Europe and elsewhere increasingly outsourcing their manufacturing capabilities overseas. This physical separation of the point of manufacture from the point of consumption is increasing the movement of goods around the globe, mostly by ship. The result is that supply chains are becoming more complex networks, and global supply chain management is becoming an important issue for many businesses. Download the complete free White Paper from the LXE website Read more...
UASC vessel Mayssan arrives at London Thamesport Jan 05, 2009 UASC vessel Mayssan arrives at London ThamesportThe 6,500 TEU Mayssan, operated by United Arab Shipping Company, made her maiden call at London Thamesport the week of December 21. Read more...
Marine terminal operators suspend Saturday OffPeak shift as cargo volume falls Jan 05, 2009 Marine terminal operators at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach today announced that they will suspend Saturday OffPeak shifts due to declining cargo volume. The new weekly schedule comes into effect on January 17, 2009. The last Saturday shift will be on January 10, 2009. Read more...
New distributor in the Baltic’s for Terberg Benschop Jan 05, 2009 There is a growing demand for specialist Terberg Benschop vehicles in the Baltic States, which is why Willenbrock Baltic has been appointed as a distributor since last autumn. The venture has a solid sales and service organization, both in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Read more...
Port of Rotterdam ends the year on a high Jan 05, 2009 Port of Rotterdam ends the year on a highDespite a poor last quarter, goods throughput in the Port of Rotterdam increased in 2008 to the record level of 420 million tonnes. This is 2.7% more than in 2007. Imports grew by almost 4% to 312 million tonnes, exports fell by 0.5% to 108 million tonnes. Bulk goods saw a small 4% increase, general cargo almost 1%. Read more...
New addition expected to lift capacity and revenue for Port Services Dec 22, 2008 A leading north east logistics support company  has completed  the  latest  step  in  its  capital  investment  programme  with  the acquisition of a new £4.7m large capacity crane. Read more...
CANopen profiles for container-handling machine add-on devices released Dec 19, 2008 CANopen profiles for container-handling machine add-on devices releasedThe CAN in Automation (CiA) nonprofit organization has released the CiA 444 three-part CANopen profiles for container-handling machine add-on devices. The profiles specify the CANopen interfaces for crane spreaders (part 2) and for spreaders of straddle carriers (part 3). Part 1 specifies the general definitions. Read more...
Cargotec Port Security Straddle Carrier Radiation Verification System awarded QATT designation Dec 19, 2008 The Straddle Carrier Radiation Verification System (SCRVS) from Cargotec subsidiary, Cargotec Port Security, LLC, has been awarded QATT (Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology) Designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read more...
1 % increase in Rotterdam port dues Dec 19, 2008 In 2009, the port of Rotterdam will be increasing its seaport, quay and inner port dues by 1%. This rise is below the reference level of 1.6% inflation. Read more...
Port Charleston cuts rates with Mid-Winter Rate Roll-Back Dec 18, 2008 The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) is instituting an across-the-board rate discount in the Port of Charleston to provide near-term relief to customers impacted by the current global economic situation. Read more...
ICTSI Subic terminal rolls out new gate system Dec 16, 2008 ICTSI Subic terminal rolls out new gate systemInternational Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) subsidiary Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) recently rolled out a new software that will boost operational efficiency at the gates of the Subic Bay Freeport’s new container terminal. Read more...
Achieving our operational goalWith the dynamics of our industry we find ourselves trying to stay at the forefront by implementing new technologies and procedures. Our goal is to stay ahead of the game by becoming more efficient in providing the services our operation and customers need with as little financial impact as possible.
ICTSI names Francis M. Andrews Regional Manager for Europe, Middle EastInternational Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently appointed Francis M. Andrews as Regional Manager for Europe and the Middle East.  Andrews has been with the Company since 2000, and was formerly General Manager of Manila International Container Terminal, and sat on the boards of various ICTSI subsidiaries. 

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