The Amazing ELCAS Causeway
The US ELCAS modular pier is the modern manifestation of the D Day Mulberry Harbour system.
November 7, 2021
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Pallet Trailers for the Win
Pallets are widely used across the defence supply chain, but do we need a win for pallets at the sharp end?
October 18, 2021
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A New Port at Port Stanley
The existing port facility at Port Stanley on the Falklands, locally known as FIPASS, will soon be replaced
September 18, 2021
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A Successor for the Amazing C-17 Globemaster
The RAF’s strategic lift heavy capability is centred on its fleet of Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft. With an Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2040, its successor has yet to reveal itself, but let’s talk about it anyway.
August 20, 2021
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Small Scale Demountable Payload Handling
We are all familiar with the various DROPS/EPLS type hooklift systems for 20ft ISO containers and flatracks, but is there any scope to extend this demountable approach to smaller loads and smaller vehicles?
August 9, 2021
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Over the Shore Logistics – San Carlos and Beyond
A look at the over the shore logistics from the San Carlos landings in the 1982 Falklands conflict to FIPASS, still there today.
March 12, 2017
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Taking Advantage of Idle Fleets
The MoD obtains equipment by one of two methods, CADMID or UOR/UCR. CADMID stands for Concept, Assessment, Demonstration, Manufacture, In-Service and Disposal. UOR stands for
November 30, 2015
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Strategic RORO Ships Usage Data
Out of the many FOI requests that are published there are sometimes ones that are very interesting. This one provides the number of times the
November 17, 2015
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