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South America’s container trade increases, report says

In its latest South America Container Trades report, Dynamar focuses on the growth that has returned in America after three years of reduction in its global trade. The report highlights the development after economic contractions between 2014-2016, with a recovery in 2017. The overall container carryings between South America and the rest of the market experienced an increase of over 10 million TEU in 2017, 8% more than 2016. The report expects South America containerized trade to reach 14 million TEU in 2021.

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Yard management system accomplishes new levels of efficiency at SCCT

The Navis N4 Expert Decking Module, the system which automates yard planning, has resulted in major efficiencies in yard and quay operations at APM Terminals' Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT). The system is used to automate planning by distributing containers throughout the yard based on predefined rules. Typically yard planning is extremely time-consuming, costly and inaccurate. 

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APM Terminals increases rail connectivity for its terminals

APM Terminals reports that its new rail connections between a number of deep-sea terminals and the hinterland has made the transmit of products faster and safer, while in the meantime decreases the environmental impact. APM Terminals Pipavav, one amongst India's multipurpose ports, accomplished a rail connection to its Kanpur Inland Container at the end of 2018. This gave to customers the chance to connect more efficiently to the gateway port.

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APM Terminals in Kenya offer eye test for truck drivers to enhance safety

APM Terminals collaborated with non-profit group TwoBillionEyes Foundation to offer free eye tests and corrective glasses for truck drivers. The move seeks to create new employment opportunities and improves terminals' cargo shipping. As explained, truck drivers' unclear vision affects safety of the people and the efficient operation of the terminals.

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