Technical Papers Container Handling
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Remotely controlled STS cranes
The performance of STS cranes is a limiting factor in the achievement of maximum throughput in container terminals. The need for high performance has driven the recent rapid development of these cranes.
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Analysing electric yard cranes with simulation
Electric yard cranes, such as RTGs and RMGCs, are becoming increasingly common in terminals today. Although RTGs have traditionally been diesel powered, there is a major trend in the container handling industry to shift towards electronically powered RTGs.
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An operations perspective on new twistlock handling in terminals
What would be the impact on the container terminal industry, if containers were equipped with integrated twistlocks? A cost efficiency analysis demonstrates the significant cost savings to the industry and highlights safety, productivity and sustainability benefits.
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Extreme crane upgrades
The Panama Canal is being expanded. Jumbo vessels, 23 rows wide, are being constructed. This means larger ship to shore cranes will be needed at many terminals. When a crane owner considers his options, he may be concerned that upgrading will not be feasible.
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LED lighting delivers cost savings to terminal operators
Ports and terminals compete fiercely for container traffic. Those with the most efficient operations stand to win the most business and generate the highest profits. Driving down costs is crucial to remaining competitive. Upgrading to the latest light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology contributes to terminal cost control.
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An asset management view: the first automated terminal in the Middle East
Khalifa Port – the first automated container terminal in the Middle East – is currently being constructed in Abu Dhabi to serve as the main artery for Abu Dhabi’s continued growth. With 16m water depth alongside and an annual handling capacity of 2 million TEU, the port is well set-up to handle the largest vessels.
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Potential for emission-free drives for vehicles in ports
Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) has set itself the task of developing a transport vehicle which is free of local emissions, offers the same efficiency as a vehicle with a diesel engine, but can be operated as economically or better.
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The New Panamax and jumbo ships are coming!
The Panama Canal is being expanded to handle “New Panamax” containerships with 19 containers across the deck. Shipping lines are ordering 18,000 TEU jumbo ships, sometimes called “Ultra Large Container Ships” (ULCS) with 23 containers across the deck (Jumbo-23). Many existing quay cranes are not capable of servicing these larger ships. The choice is either to purchase new larger cranes, or enlarge existing cranes. Even some recently purchased cranes would require enlarging. This article discusses enlarging existing cranes: how much, enlarging methods, conceptual cost and schedule estimates, and other considerations.
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Hamburg to Falmouth: relocation and installation of a used harbor crane
Specialist port and marine engineering company Seward Wyon recently completed a project to source, procure, relocate modify and commission a used rail-mounted harbor crane for the A&P Ship repairs company in Falmouth UK.
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Recommended minimum safety specifications for quay container cranes
In a concerted effort to reduce injuries and loss of life, as well as to reduce damages and delay to port and terminal operations worldwide, the TT Club, ICHCA International and the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) agreed in 2010 to join forces in creating recommended safety features that should be standard as a minimum on all quay container cranes.
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