Containers, Containerization & Quay Cranes: A Practical Guide (21st Century Containerization Series)

This book serves as a practical guide to Port and Shipping Executives, Port Equipment Maintenance Personnel, Port Authorities, Port Regulators, Port Planners, and Executives involved in the procurement of containers, containerships, and quay cranes. The book contains 18 chapters with 29 tabulations and 36 drawings of containers, containerships, and quay cranes. The highlights are as follows: Evolution. Business. Terminology. Principal Particulars. ISO Standards for Containers and Corner Castings. Ways to Enhance Vessel Rate. Quay Crane Productivity & Maintenance Efficiency. Manufacturers. Future Trends of Containers, Containerships, and Quay Cranes. Advantages & Disadvantages of RMG Crane, RTG Crane, and Straddle Carrier. Ranking of Container Terminals Worldwide.