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Boxes take a turn in bulk supply

In-Depth04 Jul 2019

The market for containerised bulk handling systems is getting more sophisticated as suppliers develop more options for using standard ISO containers as well as special bulk boxes in the supply chain

In a bid to boost intermodal rail traffic handled at the port of Shanghai, a new joint-venture company has been established by Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG - 45%), China Cosco Shipping Corp (20%), National Railway Administration of China and China Railway Container Transport Corp Ltd. The latter two companies are believed to have a 10% shareholding.

VTG introduces rCE Powerpack

News in Print01 May 2019

Multimodal transport and logistics operator VTG is now marketing the Swiss-designed rCE Powerpack, for temperaturecontrolled transport of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and other sensitive cargoes by rail.

China and Nepal agree transit trade deal

News in Print01 May 2019

China’s President Xi Jinping and Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari have signed a protocol agreement that will allow the latter country’s importers and exporters to use a select number of Chinese ports and road/rail hubs to move their goods.

LA denies ILWU appeal

News16 Jul 2019

The Los Angeles Harbour Commission has upheld a permit for electrical infrastructure for ...

MacGregor takeover of TTS Group portfolio finally cleared

MacGregor takeover of TTS Group portfolio finally cleared

News15 Jul 2019

Cargotec’s MacGregor has finally received clearance from the Chinese competition ...

ICHCA International Awards

News11 Jul 2019

The 3rd TT Club Innovation in Safety Award is open to anyone - an individual, team or ...

Rainbow Heavy Machinery Co adds Koch Solutions

News16 Jul 2019

China’s Nantong Rainbow Heavy Machinery Co Ltd has announced its acquisition of Koch Solutions, an industrial brand o...

New caller for Houston

News16 Jul 2019

Houston adds a regular UAL service to West Africa

COA publishes “Guide to Container Tracking and Telematics Technology”

News16 Jul 2019

The Guide is a step towards standards that are expected to be published later this year.

Hapag-Lloyd and ONE to launch MIAX service in October

News15 Jul 2019

Hapag-Lloyd is expanding its African liner services to include the MIAX (Middle East-India-Africa Express), jointly w...

Intercity Barge passes 100,000 containers threshold

News15 Jul 2019

The barge service connects the terminals of Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam at the Maasvlakte with terminals and depots...

Shortsea moves in Europe...

News15 Jul 2019

…involving Samskip and Unifeeder in separate developments the Baltic Sea

ICTSI Pakistan launches rail service

News15 Jul 2019

A new on dock-rail service connects Karachi and Lahore.

Eight Kalmar "Essential" EC mast trucks for Shantou

News13 Jul 2019

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has supplied Shantou China Merchants Port Group Co Ltd with eight "Essential" range ECHs

People on the move - Kari-Pekka Laaksonen will be Samskip's new CEO

News13 Jul 2019

Chris Lytle to retire from Port of Oakland; Rubén Castro Hurtado appointed in Iqique; Irina Ushakova appointed Chairw...

Port of LA stands its ground on automation

News11 Jul 2019

The Port of Los Angeles has not changed its mind on a permit for infrastructure for automated equipment at Pier 400.

South Carolina up 8.8%

News10 Jul 2019

The South Carolina Ports Authority finished its 2019 fiscal year with a record volume of nearly 2.4M TEU, up 8.8%.

Opportunities in the Ukraine

News10 Jul 2019

New President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and his team have an opportunity to reset the climate for investing in the country’...

Insights

Dutch sea ports

Insights04 May 2017byPaul Avery

Leading Dutch cargo survey firms have been issued with an ultimatum by trade union FNV Havens.

Cargo surveyors’ ultimatum in Dutch sea ports

Insights05 Apr 2017byVincent Champion

Leading Dutch cargo survey firms have been issued with an ultimatum by trade union FNV Havens.

LA denies ILWU appeal

News16 Jul 2019

Port of LA stands its ground on automation

News11 Jul 2019

Record-breaking reefer order from Hapag-Lloyd

News04 Jul 2019

Tuas Phase 2 underway in Singapore

News05 Jul 2019

SSA Terminals backs hybrid RTGs

News05 Jul 2019

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Book it right and pack it tight

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Produced by The TT Club and UK P&I Club , this publication is a practical guide to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code rules for the carriage of packaged dangerous goods by sea.

Brave New World? Container Transport in 2043

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What does the future hold for the container transport industry? To mark the 50th anniversary of the TT Club, the Club decided to fast forward to 2043 and report back.

Risk Focus: Cyber - Considering threats in the maritime supply chain

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Produced by TT Club, this whitepaper looks at the increasing use of automated and digital systems, which is exposing the sector to a greater risk of cyber crime.

Calculating the Return on Investment of a Specialist Intermodal IT System

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This whitepaper from RAM Intermodal Software provides decision makers with the information needed to assess the benefits of implementing a specialist software package.

Evaluation Guide: Selecting An Intermodal Management Solution

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The Intermodal Management Evaluation Guide from RAM Intermodal Software is designed to assist you and your organisation through the process of selecting an Intermodal Transport Management solution that’s right for you.

Ten Ways to make Cost Savings Throughout the Intermodal Leasing Process

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This guide from RAM Intermodal Software has been designed to help organisations in the intermodal industry improve their business processes and consequentially save money and increase profits.