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February 2, 2011
PLL had commissioned its 5 MMTPA LNG receiving andre-gasification terminal (the first in the country) at Dahej – Gujarat (built at the cost of approximately US$550 million) in February 2004, and expansion of the same to handle 10 MMTPA LNG was also completed in March 2009, currently at an advanced stage in doubling its capacity. PLL has also commenced the construction work for its second LNG receiving and re-gasification terminal (2.5 MMTPA expandable to 5 MMTPA) at Kochi, Kerala in Feb 2008.
Man Mohan Ahuja, Sr. Vice President (Technical), PLL, with Mr. C. S. Mani, Director (Technical), PLL, and Mr. A. K. Joshi, Sr. Vice President (Projects & Business Development), PLL
Edition: Edition 45
February 2, 2011
The container transpor tation industr y has witnessed a remarkable growth over the last decade. Control system wise, the programmable logic controller (PLC) was the preferred solution for motion control and general interlocking. As technology evolved over the years, so have the cranes, which are now bigger, faster and more complex electrically. Siemens as the leading supplier for container crane drive systems now introduces an innovative drive and control system solution that offers crane builders, system integrators and end-users for the first time standardised yet flexible hardware and software solutions.
Mahadevan Balasubramaniam and Gerhard Fischer, Siemens AG, Erlangen, Germany
Edition: Edition 41
February 2, 2011
As the chemicals industry continues to grow worldwide, the transport of chemicals classified as hazardous and noxious substances (HNS) in bulk, packaged and in containerised forms are also increasing. International conventions administered by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), has responded to this growth with strict guidelines for HNS storage, segregation, packaging and transport, such as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and the International Bulk Chemicals (IBC) Code.
Alex Spence, SEACOR Environmental Services, London, UK
Edition: Edition 41
February 2, 2011
The International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code makes the adoption of security and monitoring systems mandatory for both accessing ports and transiting through boarding areas. Only passengers and vehicles with a valid boarding pass can access boarding areas, and their transit must be real-time monitored by using fast and flexible tools.
Paolo Bufarini, E-Dea SpA, Casalnuovo, Italy
Edition: Edition 41
February 2, 2011
Imagine you are a terminal manager with plans to expand your tank storage capacity. You already know that your plans will increase throughput, resulting in unacceptably high berth occupancies of 85 per cent. You would like to invest in new pumps and berths, but your board asked you to prove that these investments will be effective. They would like to get an idea of how your existing infrastructure is performing compared to industry peers and whether improvements are possible. You are looking for a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to provide these answers.
Bas Verheul, Tebodin Netherlands B.V., The Netherlands
Edition: Edition 45
February 2, 2011
Crane modifications are often required to service larger vessels, increase productivity, allow for a different terminal operation, or reduce maintenance costs. Modifying existing cranes is quicker and often a more economical alternative than purchasing new cranes.
Derrick Lind, SE, Associate, Liftech Consultants Inc., Oakland, CA, USA
Edition: Edition 41
February 2, 2011
The time for disputing the value of quick release hooks (QRH) is long gone; decades of successful applications have proven their worth over traditional bollards. But with so many hook manufacturers and suppliers vying for market share, the debate over what makes a quality QRH is still very much in the minds of port operators.
Trelleborg Marine Systems (TMS)
Edition: Edition 41
February 2, 2011
Despite stringent precautions, accidents can happen at sea, and at times oil may be spilled. Oil has the potential to cause significant environmental damage, especially if spilled near sensitive resources. Counter-pollution response measures are used where possible to minimise any damage that may be caused.
Alun Lewis, Oil Spill Consultant, UK
Edition: Edition 41
February 2, 2011
The potential for illicit transit of nuclear weapons and radiological materials that could be used to create a ‘dirty bomb’ not only looms large on the global political landscape, but also for the commercial ports on the frontlines of defense.
Keith R. Reynolds & Joey Dusina, IP Radiation Security Associates, USA
Edition: Edition 45
February 2, 2011
In the present world economic scenario, characterised by high uncertainty and market instability, the port sector is holding back expansion plans. These projects provide for huge investments, which are necessary for upgrading and building the new facilities required to accommodate the ocean going vessels trading worldwide, whose cargo carrying capacity has augmented to minimise the ocean freight impact.
Giordano Scotto d’Aniello, Coeclerici Logistics, Milano, Italy
Edition: Edition 41
February 2, 2011
Cement and clinker trade faces a downward trend, due to the economic crisis and because of the recent investment boom in the cement industry, with new production capacities in former import countries and corresponding lower imports.
Joe Harder, OneStone Consulting Group GmbH, Buxtehude, Germany
Edition: Edition 45
February 2, 2011
At the site where, up to now, Ultra-Brag AG unloaded ships and warehoused goods in the Rhine port of Basel, Novartis plans to realize its campus idea. As a replacement for its existing installations, Ultra-Brag has therefore moved to the port of Kleinhüningen, where it has constructed an 83 meter tall bulk storage elevator, and to the Muttenzer Auhafen port, where it has built a huge flat store.
Marco Ceresa, Buhler AG, Uzwil, Switzerland
Edition: Edition 45

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