EQUIpMENT cORNER
New system keeps track of Hamburg Sud box fleet
Hamburg Süd is adopting International Asset Systems’ EquipmentRepair system to manage its global container fleet. The German-headquartered container carrier will use the IAS web-based software and communications hub to co- ordinate worldwide repairs for its entire 390,000-strong container fleet. The line’s deputy director for logistics and technology, Martin Schoeler, said that the new IAS EquipmentRepair 3.0 was now being deployed across its network of over 300 depot vendors worldwide. IAS EquipmentRepair is a
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that allows equipment
owners to automate depot communications, track, control and reduce M&R costs and increase productivity and efficiency. Schoeler added: “With a global M&R solution in place, we will be better able to apply consistent repair standards for our container fleet across the world. Having standard processes in place, combined with improved data transparency, will allow our local management teams to directly impact M&R costs and equipment turn times.” EquipmentRepair allows users to instantly check the status of a repair, view past repairs, quickly identify any delays and even be alerted
Quay cranes cause for concern
There has been a disturbing number of major structural failures in port equipment in recent years, according to insurance experts, the TT Club. The Club is appealing to operators of quay cranes worldwide to pay more attention to structural surveying, pointing out that not only can this type of equipment failure be very costly in terms of repairs and downtime but also leads to serious accidents and injuries. TT Club’s global risk assessment director, Laurence Jones recommends that operators have an independent examination when procuring any
type of crane, that appropriate mechanical and electrical inspections are carried out during installation and commissioning and once commissioned, that cranes should also be examined regularly during their operational lives. Damage from relatively minor impacts, regular heavy-lifts, intensive use or simply general wear and tear can affect structural integrity - often unbeknown to the operator. Laurence Jones recommends
that only specialist inspection companies should be used, such as Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register, Liftech Consultants and World Crane Services.
automatically to anomalies. The fact that data could be exchanged, either by EDI or web-based interface, was an important deciding factor for Hamburg Süd, given the varying conditions faced by its depots around the world. The line also
expects the system to provide feedback on container damage. This can be fed into the design stage of future equipment procurement, as well as improved monitoring of container safety issues and new equipment under warranty.
Forest-friendly floors for new boxes
Having been the first shipping line to offer bamboo-floored eco-containers, CMA CGM is now testing new containers fitted with Eko-Flor non-wood composite flooring. Developed by the Canadian-based Conforce International, in partnership with Bayer, the new flooring is made of advanced reinforced compound material, and as well as being rainforest-friendly, offers lower weight, resistance
to substances including water, oil and bacteria, less energy required in production, an increased container service life and is re-usable and recyclable. The new containers will also
be made from ‘Light Steel’ a highly resistant high tensile steel that saves around 550kg per 40’ high cube box. CMA CGM will testing the new boxes for the next six months on its Asia- Europe trades.
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