Understanding and managing wind forces in port and terminal design. Containerisation has been a pivotal factor in enabling globalisation and remains integral to the global supply chain. However, it can introduce complexity into the procurement process due to variations in regional design practices. Across the globe, environmental hazards such as wind loads, are still defined using region-specific methodologies. Even within a single region, cranes and wharves may be engineered according to separate design standards.
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This article on Crane Design was published in the June 2025 issue of World Port Development. You can read it in full by clicking here.