More “green” RTGs

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Underscoring the growing interest in alternative power systems for RTGs to reduce emissions and fuel consumption (see WorldCargo News Februa...

K Line Yokohama switch

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Japan’s K Line is to move its exclusive container terminal at Yokohama from Honmoku A-8 berth to Honmoku A 5-6 berths, which are located a...

Keeping tyre costs on track

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Incorrect tyre pressure affects traction, braking, wear and damage resistance. Most terminals rely on manual checks but this is time-consumi...

Japan box figures up

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Japan's ports handled a total of 12.678 mill TEU (mTEU) in 2000, up 9.7 per cent on the figure for 1999, according to figures published last...

Shorter crane times

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Japan's five major ports - Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya and Kobe - were scheduled to start imposing gantry crane charges in 30 minute segm...