DP World completes successful real-world trial of BOXBAY

DP World has completed testing of the BOXBAY high bay storage concept at the first full-size facility constructed at Jebel Ali port in Dubai.

More than 63,000 container moves have been completed since the facility, which can hold 792 containers at a time, was commissioned beginning this year.

According to DP World’s statement, the test exceeded expectations with BOXBAY faster and more energy efficient than anticipated.

BOXBAY is a joint venture between DP World and German industrial engineering...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-completes-successful-real-world-trial-of-boxbay/

The SMS Group invests in Cruise and Ferry – Darren Smith joins the SMS Group in Southampton

The SMS Group invests in Cruise and Ferry – Darren Smith joins the SMS Group in Southampton

Darren Smith

The SMS Group is building a Cruise and Ferry team by focusing 100% on the people – ensuring experience, credibility and capability are at the forefront of its service offering.

The Southampton-based business has an enviable reputation as specialists in outfit, ship repair, and marine engineering in the Commercial Marine, Defence and Cruise sectors.

Darren Smith has joined The SMS Group as Head...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/12/the-sms-group-invests-in-cruise-and-ferry-darren-smith-joins-the-sms-group-in-southampton/

SMS Group starts 2021 with UK deal for Anti Rolling Gyro (ARG) system

SMS Group starts 2021 with UK deal for Anti Rolling Gyro (ARG) system 

Picture of Tohmei Industries Anti Rolling Gyro (ARG) system. The SMS Group has won a contract to install and distribute the system in the UK

The SMS Group is pleased to represent Tohmei Industries in the UK for its Anti Rolling Gyro (ARG) system – widely regarded as one of the best solutions in the world for the minimisation of roll both at anchor and at slow speed.

The SMS Group has an enviable reputation as specialists in...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/13/sms-group-starts-2021-with-uk-deal-for-anti-rolling-gyro-arg-system/

Ship repairer SMS Group relocates HQ to Port of Southampton

Aerial picture of the Port of Southampton. Marine engineering firm and ship repairer SMS Group has moved to the Port from its former site at Ocean Quay

Ship repairer SMS Group relocates HQ to Port of Southampton 

The SMS Group becomes the only ship repairer within Southampton Docks

New Premises, New Investment, New Location, –  better business 

The SMS Group are relocating their Southampton headquarters as part of a longer-term plan to ensure both sustainability and commercial longevity.

The...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/09/04/ship-repairer-sms-group-relocates-hq-to-port-of-southampton/

SMS delivers a 24m new build aquaculture workboat for a Maltese fish farm specialist operator.

The Emmaya

SMS delivers a 24m new build aquaculture workboat for a Maltese fish farm specialist operator.

In the midst of the most challenging global pandemic, The SMS Group in Southampton has delivered a new build 24m aquaculture vessel to a Tuna farm operator in Malta.

The SMS Group has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair, marine engineering and major fabrication projects in the commercial marine, defence and superyachts sectors.

The company also builds workboats for the marine...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/21/sms-delivers-a-24m-new-build-aquaculture-workboat-for-a-maltese-fish-farm-specialist-operator/

SMS Group keeps Britain trading

UK Border Force vessel docked at SMS Lowestoft

SMS Group keeps Britain trading 

SMS PROUDLY SUPPORTS PORTS & HARBOURS, PLANS FOR THE FUTURE AND LOOKS TOWARDS INNOVATION

THE SMS Group, trading from seven key ports in the UK, is playing an integral role in helping to keep Britain trading – supporting maritime infrastructure, crucial freight operators and the nation’s Defence sector.

SMS has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair, marine engineering and major fabrication projects in the...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/04/21/sms-group-keeps-britain-trading/

DP World and SMS launch innovative storage system

New High Bay Container Storage system launched as BOXBAY

Today, April 17, BOXBAY was launched as the name for the international joint venture that will revolutionize the way that containers are handled in ports. Formed by global trade enabler DP World and industrial engineering specialist SMS group, BOXBAY will realize a new and intelligent High Bay Storage (HBS) system in time for the Dubai Expo 2020 world fair with a pilot project at Jebel Ali Terminal 4.

According to a statement, the patented...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-sms-group-storage-system/

SMS Group – new year, new projects, new colleagues

An SMS fast fitter

UK-based SMS Group kickstarts 2019 with refit wins and new staff 

UK-based ship repairer the SMS Group has started the year with a focus on core customers and several major refit wins.

The business, Southampton’s leading ship repairer, has begun 2019 on a role by winning several new projects and several major refits.  Whilst still focusing on the core business, the company is determined to enter new markets this year.

SMS has an enviable reputation as specialists in ship repair,...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/01/09/sms-group-new-year-new-projects-new-colleagues/

DP World aims for 30% in cut ULCV handling times with new terminal concept

Port operator DP World is set to develop an innovative new container storage system at its under-construction fourth container terminal in Dubai.
It has come together with German industrial solutions developer SMS Group, whose AMOVA subsidiary has designed the racking-based High Bay Storage System, which has also gained traction in the air cargo industry.
The two companies claimed the new design would offer terminals some 200% more capacity in comparison to existing …

The post DP World aims for...

https://theloadstar.co.uk/dp-world-aims-for-30-in-cut-ulcv-handling-times-with-new-terminal-concept/

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