Khorgos Gateway Dry Port is strategically located on the Kazakhstan-Chinese border, along the New Silk Road, and is under the management of DP World, which was chosen to oversee the development and maintenance of this important terminal. The revival of the Silk Road has been a key initiative for Kazakhstan since 1990 and is a major step in advancing transcontinental commerce. The opening of this trade route has strong economic implications, as it not only bolsters land-trade between Europe and Asia, but will also be the site of a new trade-hub city that many are likening to the Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai. Ultimately, Khorgos is expected to become a central trade destination for manufacturing, transshipping, warehousing, importing, and exporting.
Importantly, the Dry Port also supplies the local markets and currently serves as a transshipment hub for the cargo arriving from China and destined for Western Europe and CIS nations. Khorgos Gateway expects to close out 2016 with an annual TEU of between 45,000 and 50,000 and expects that number to dramatically increase in 2017, projecting between 175,000 and 200,000 TEUs.
“The development and expansion at Khorgos Gateway represents a major stepping stone for Kazakhstan’s history and future. We are putting all of our focus on making Khorgos the epicenter of this new trade hub that in five years could be on par with cities like Dubai,” said Jayant Lanjewar, Operations Director for Khorgos. “With such ambitious growth goals, it is vital that our operations surpass industry standards and thus, Navis was the clear choice when selecting our TOS, as its solution is the most comprehensive in the industry.”
The implementation of N4 allows Khorgos a smoother and faster exchange of data among terminal functions, including the recording of all TOS services, clear communication of process-oriented operations and efficient planning for higher productivity. The terminal is focused on building the most modern dry port operation possible to meet increasing transshipment volume and is committed to implementing the best software to complement its high-level automation.
“Khorgos’ operations are among the most advanced in the region and serve as a leading example for terminals world-wide that are looking to achieve cost-efficient and consistent automation,” said Guenter Schmidmeir, VP & General Manager, EMEA for Navis. “The terminal is not only prepared to roll out its fully automated equipment, but has also built an effective software infrastructure to support it. Navis is looking forward to this ongoing partnership with Khorgos as it spearheads the continued growth and development of a new trade gateway between Asia and Europe.”
Navis implemented as part of major Transcontinental Trade Route Development
Kalmar's new range of empty container handlers promises better performance, greater reliability and lower running costs for customers
Promoted with the phrase “Expect more” the range promises not only to meet customer expectations, but to even exceed them.
Over the last 30 years, Kalmar has delivered nearly 10,000 empty container handlers, with thousands of them still in operation today. 90% of Kalmar customers say they would purchase a Kalmar empty container handler again, primarily for their superior durability and reliability and the excellent local support and service network.
The new DCG80-100 range was developed following research to discover what customers most wanted from container handlers. The three most important factors were better performance, greater reliability with less downtime, and lower running costs. The DCG80-100 empty container handlers have been designed to offer all this, as well as an unprecedented amount of choice on features.
The range offers single and double stacker models in 8, 9, or 10 tonne capacities. Drive lines, lifting heights, spreaders, and performance levels can all be specified according to need, as can a host of safety features and options, including reverse warning, fire suppression, alco lock, tyre pressure monitoring, additional lighting, and more.
Driver comfort is prioritised with the state-of-the-art EGO cabin, offering advanced ergonomics, improved visibility, and the option of either a high or low position on the chassis. The range offers the highest lifting and lowering rates available on the market, with dramatically reduced running costs per move. Servicing intervals have also been increased, with easier access to the machine for maintenance. The new range also comes with SmartFleet, a powerful equipment monitoring and optimisation tool that makes it easy to analyse performance data, helping to improve both efficiency and productivity.
Alf-Gunnar Karlgren, Sales & Marketing Director at Kalmar, says: “Our new range of empty container handlers offers more than ever before, giving customers much more for their money. They are the most reliable and robust range of empty container handlers on the market, with higher uptime and lower total running costs than competing machines. This, combined with the high re-sale value of all Kalmar empty container handlers, means that the DCG80-100 range offers the best lifetime value currently available.”
Cargotec donates EUR 600,000 to Tampere University of Technology
“Cargotec and Tampere University of Technology have a long history of cooperation in the areas of research and product development, and many of our employees have received their education at this seat of learning. Our Kalmar business area has been present in Tampere for years, and in that sense we are also happy to support a distinguished university of this district,” says Leena Lie, Cargotec’s Senior Vice President, Communications.
“We warmly thank Cargotec for the donation. It supports our activities in the fields of education and research, as we continue our work to promote the know-how and expertise of Finnish industry,” notes Mika Hannula, President of Tampere University of Technology.
The donation is based on the decision made by Cargotec’s Annual General Meeting on 22 March 2016.
Port of Vancouver USA seeking additional marine customer for Terminal 5
Submissions are due by 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016.
The available property features approximately 40 acres in the southern portion of Terminal 5 – one of the port’s rail-served terminals on the Columbia River.
With an existing fixed dock at Terminal 5 and nearby floating dock at Terminal 4 for autos, plenty of laydown space, high-efficiency rail access and the option to easily add additional rail, the site is ideal for a mineral bulk or auto facility.
“Terminal 5 is a very unique property on the U.S. West Coast,” said port Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Alastair Smith. “The access to river, road and rail is unparalleled; you have the 43-foot-deep Columbia River shipping channel, high-capacity rail and excellent surface transportation access for local as well as interstate deliveries.
“There’s a lot of possibility in this site and we look forward to hearing from firms interested in partnering with us to grow their business in our community.”
Terminal 5 is served by a loop track completed in 2010 as part of the port’s $275 million West Vancouver Freight Access project (WVFA). WVFA is nearly complete and will allow the port to handle up to 400,000 rail cars annually by 2018.
Visit www.portvanusa.com/key-projects/terminal-5-statement-interest to learn more about the Port of Vancouver and Terminal 5 and download the SOI requirements.