As DCT continues its preparations for the next major extension phase, Maciek Kwiatkowski, an internationally experienced authority in port management will join DCT to lead the Baltic's fastest growing container terminal.

ABB has agreed to acquire APS Technology Group (APS), a San Diego, California-based company that develops and markets solutions for the port industry.

The Port of Hull in the United Kingdom has announced that it placed an order with Austria-based Liebherr Werk Nenzing for a mobile harbour crane for their operations at the King George Dock.

The Container Owners Association (COA) has recently published two Reports, reviewing the range of sustainable options for floor and paint materials used in the manufacture of ISO shipping containers. 

Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) recently won Gold and Bronze Innovation Awards for its exceptional port projects and undertakings in Poland's transport sector. 

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Fit for purpose

The quest for larger mobile harbour cranes is perhaps the way forward but are manufacturers ignoring the smaller ports and terminals that are in need of appropriate cargo handling equipment? World Port Development investigates...

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Moving forward providing solutions

Italy-based Logmarin Advisors is specialised in shipping logistics for commodities such as coal, agri-bulk, bauxite and iron ore. Here the company sums up the need for professional skills, shipping logistics know-how and experience of its parent company Rina (Italian Classification Society) to provide broad-based advice and experienced ideas for the specific needs of their clients.

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Higher flexibility and efficiency

We love innovative ideas in cargo handling and this is just one of those stories that we would like to share with our readers.