TRENDS, key developments and challenges in the port and terminal operation sector were discussed by 100 industry executives attending the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association's (PEMA) annual general meeting in Amsterdam recently.
Port Equipment Manufacturers Association holds largest AGM everTRENDS, key developments and challenges in the port and terminal operation sector were discussed by 100 industry executives attending the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association's (PEMA) annual general meeting in Amsterdam recently.
"With our growing membership, and diverse range of activities, PEMA is well positioned to ensure that the port equipment and technology sectors have a clear, unified voice in the industry," said PEMA president Ottonel Popesco.
Key announcements at the AGM included that the PEMA Autumn members meeting would be held in Shanghai from October 27 to 29; Michael Dempsey of WAM Technologies was re-elected to the PEMA board; and Maurizio Bragagni, Tratos, was elected to the PEMA board for a three-year term.
The formation of a fourth PEMA committee, to focus on equipment, design and infrastructure issues, was also proposed.
The meeting also discussed the highlights of last year, including PEMA publishing its seventh survey on mobile port handling equipment, its third ship-to-shore container crane survey, as well as its third survey on yard container cranes.
The association also continued to reinforce its work on safety, the environment and technological developments through a growing range of activities such as information papers, recommendations on standards and best practice, live educational work and networking events.
