Ports installing the largest gantry cranes
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Post-panamax cranes, the largest container gantry cranes, are now being used by ports in Japan, UK, Korea, Taiwan, US and China. Gantry cranes, which handle shipment of containers to smaller harbours, were upgraded to meet the requirement of post-panamax vessels. APL, which has a new container terminal in Los Angeles, CA, has acquired extra post-panamax capacity cranes. Post-panamax cranes, which have the longest span and operate faster, are becoming a standard in the crane industry.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1997
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Rising popularity
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The growing number of shiplift project is showing that shiplifts are more preferred by operators than other types of docking system. The lifts that are highly favored are those of 100-150 meters and around 6,000 tonnes nominal lift capacity. Majority of the shiplift projects are in the South East and Far East Asia. Shiplift companies whose projects are currently underway include Syncrolift, Singapore-based STSE, and Germany-based Scheiss Defries.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1997
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Baltic route enhanced by largest cruiseferry
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The entry of Silja Lines' new 13-deck ferry, the Silja Europa, has bolstered the shipping company's share of the Finland-to-Sweden Baltic route. The 59,914 gross ton Silja Europa is capable of carrying 3,013 passengers, as well as 400 vehicles. In addition, passengers on board the Silja Europa are treated to high quality services similar to those on board conventional cruise lines.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1993
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