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PL AIN SAILING Technology has a key role to play in boosting productivity in ports and ensuring that every part of the supply chain works effectively
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echnology supplier Bruks Siwertell has highlighted the role that technology has to play in port modernisation, with specific reference to the Canadian market. While Canadian ports continue to handle hundreds of million tonnes of cargo every year, the authorities have recently been taking a closer look at supply chains and port modernisation – both areas where technology has a strong role to play. Canada first launched its ports modernisation review four years ago. One example of how modern technology can be used in reaching port targets is to be found at the Canadian port of Saguenay. As Bruks Siwertell explains, the port is a gateway to northern Québec, and is home to the Grande-Anse marine terminal. Used primarily for the transshipment of general cargoes, dry bulk and bulk liquids, the terminal is also fed material via innovative aircushion conveying technology from Bruks Siwertell. According to Bruks Siwertell: “The conveyors were brought online in 2020 for forestry industry operator BarretteChapais. They are a feature at its 210,000 tonnes/year wood pellet production
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international | SUMMER 2022
