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Barge handling systems tackle new frontier

The huge waterways of Europe and North America are familiar territory for the world's leading makers of barge loading and unloading systems as Ray Dykes discovers...

The highly developed inland waterways of Europe, for example, offer a 37,000km network connecting cities in a congestion-free, less polluting system that requires far less energy per tonne carried than rail or road.  Over 50% of the sea tonnage from Antwerp in Belgium and Rotterdam in Holland is carried inland by barge.

This article was published in July/August 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures please send an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Global port development – the importance of good design

Ports are of particular importance to the global economy: they connect world markets. Cargo throughput at ports around the world has experienced double digit growth rates in the past few years and the first signs that the economic crisis is behind us is now being recorded. Dr Wolfram Tauer, Vice Chairman at INROS LACKNER AG, Germany highlights the vital role played by consulting firms in the evolving ports industry.

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Terminal Operating Systems - A Different View

Andre D' Cruz, Deputy CEO/Director, Privasia, Malaysia, comments on last month's TOS article and offers a new perspective on the requirements of a TOS in modern day ports.

Just imagine the following scenario: You are part of the management team of the operations IT division of a port. Your yard planners have put in a memo to you for a different set of features that they require from the software they currently use to suit their new yard SOP that had to be implemented due to port growth.

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Shiploader makers padding their order books at last

The shiploader manufacturers around the world were looking for a lift in their fortunes during the darker days of recession in 2009. Now as 2010 races into its second half, it appears they have won their wish as Ray Dykes discovers.

Shiploader manufacturers are reporting being "very busy" as major orders start to come in again. There are at least 13 significant global projects pending, many involving shiploaders, according to Milan Sjaus General Manager Business Development & Materials Handling for Swedish company Sandvik.

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The Emerging Market of Arctic Port Development

Seth Scott, President of ProBorea Corporation, USA explains why now is the time to start investing in arctic port development.

Climate Change has set in motion the largest transportation and economic transformation since the Industrial Revolution. The emerging markets of climate change will dominate the 21st century, yet the infrastructure to exploit these opportunities has not been built. Port investors stand to spearhead this endeavor.

This article was published in July/August 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including...

This article was published in July/August 2010 issue of World Port Development. To receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures please send an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

The seaborne supply chain: challenges and solutionOver the last couple of years the use of floating cranes has generated new interest as operators discover the potential opportunities this technology can offer. In this article, Logmarin Advisors explain how they employ creativity and innovation in combination with a wealth of experience, to ensure sound results that meet the specific needs of the client in order to eliminate bottlenecks in the supply chain.

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Unsurprisingly, 2009 saw container throughput drop at Australia's leading ports due to the global recession, but happily, the ports we spoke to for this survey are talking optimistically and forecasts for 2010 are positive as Sheila Moloney reports...

Last year was probably the worst year for container throughput at numerous ports around the globe (see our Top 100 Container Port Supplement 2010) and Australia has not escaped the drop in container volumes due to the financial climate. But container traffic is not the only commodity the country relies on, large volumes of dry bulk (including coal and iron ore) are equally important – our Top 20 Bulk Performers 2009 show that there are 6 Australian bulk ports/terminals in the top 12 alone.