New depot standards for Singapore

RWG will develop one deep-sea berth in the first phase of its expansion in Rotterdam, with an “automated container depot system” planned for a future phase.

Container xChange says carriers are responding to weaker demand by reducing services, creating a glut of empty containers in Europe that is pushing down the price of used boxes.

DP World has decided to install a BOXBAY high bay container warehouse in Busan, but the size and scope of the system are still being decided.

There are mounting concerns that a lack of depot and storage capacity for containers could cause further disruption to global supply chains, with a number of factors impacting the situation.

BOXBAY is a joint venture between AMOVA, part of Germany ’s SMS Group, and DP World. A pilot BOXBAY system has been constructed at Jebel Ali Terminal 4 and has now been operating for around 18 months.

Konecranes has announced an important partnership with Pesmel to supply automated container warehouse systems for logistics hubs and distribution centres.