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Foundations for a successful future

World Port Development takes a look at how the German Ports have fared over the last year, in particular the Port of Hamburg who report that after a difficult year, moderate growth is on the horizon in 2010.

In 2009 German ports faced troubling times with dropping container throughput figures of around 20% on average. In comparison it is estimated that the number of containers handled globally in 2009 amounted to around 446 million TEU, a drop of almost 11% on the 500million+ TEU handled in 2008. So, the decline in container throughput in German ports has seriously affected businesses – directly and indirectly.

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Can a Workforce Management System complement a TOS?
A Terminal Operating System (TOS) is typically implemented by a terminal operator to enable the smooth and efficient planning of the operation from gate to yard to vessel. An additional means of aiding terminal efficiency and cost reduction, and potentially achieving a competitive advantage is to complement the TOS with a workforce rostering and management solution.

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Chain reaction

 Our article “Now faster, stronger and lighter” featured in our October 2009 issue touched on the replacement of the traditional festoon systems with alternative solutions and the impact it will have on the festoon component manufacturers. This subject continues to generate response from the industry with the latest from Vahle.

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Take the Guesswork Out of Ports Infrastructure

Brian Stobbie, Principal Engineer from STRAAM, New York explains the benefits of the company’s revolutionary method of analysing port infrastructure.
The marine environment takes an inordinate toll on waterfront structures; they are affected by waves, currents, corrosion at or around the low water level, as well as other inherent issues such as vessel impacts. Coupled with the unfriendly environment, marine structures are generally expensive to fabricate, install, and maintain. In today’s economy, profit lines are thin and marine structures must be inspected and maintained to maximise their value for port operations.

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Company in focus - Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd
Liebherr Container Cranes, Ireland recently celebrated 50 years of manufacturing cranes, extensive experience has been built up over these years; both practical and theoretical which is essential for the design and manufacture of high-performance container handling equipment. With further investment in new production facilities – and an on-going emphasis on in-house expertise and customer service - Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd continues to expand its client base.

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Reassuringly Extensive
This is set to be a notable year for the mobile harbour crane market, as major manufacturers Gottwald Port Technologies and Liebherr unleash important new design innovations. Tim Newbound speaks to both companies about current market trends and what the future holds…
It comes as no surprise that the mobile harbour crane (MHC) market was detrimentally affected by the global economic crisis of recent times. It’s perhaps equally unsurprising, though, that leading manufacturers Gottwald Port Technology (GPT) and Liebherr weathered the storm in assured fashion.

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Leading manufacturer of energy chain systems, Germany-based igus, is extending its installation service. Here they explain the benefits of this new offering...

Where installation is required for anything from a 70m long train wash system to a 500m long unloading crane application, engineering and on-site installation have been part of the igus service for many years. Now to further advance its offering, the company is extending the “igus installed” service.

This article was published in April 2010 issue of World Port Development.

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Better training improves bottom line

World Port Development talks to two market leading simulation system manufacturers about how the global economic downturn has affected current or planned projects and reports on recent orders.

Paolo Paoletta, Sales Manager CMLAbs Simulation Inc told WPD that the economic downturn has affected nearly everyone in the industry and admits that CMLabs is no exception. "We have seen some customers put projects on hold indefinitely due to budget freezes, and many have still not opened up," says Paoletta. Clyde M Stauffer IV Senior Vice President, GlobalSim tells a similar story.

This article was published in April 2010 issue of World Port Development.

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World Port Development speaks to manufacturers Capacity, Cargotec and Terberg about the evolving terminal tractor market…

Order levels for terminal tractors have not been immune to the effects of the global recession of recent years, but the manufacturers to which World Port Development spoke for this article have nonetheless weathered the period with some success. Dutch company Terberg’s trade in Europe during 2009 was significantly down on the previous year, but it has nonetheless noted an upturn in tractor orders from other regions, such as the Middle East, North Africa and Trinidad & Tobago over the past six months.