Latest News – Page 196
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NewsDESIGN OPTIONS STACK-UP
New design options continue to be added for RTGs and RMGs catering for diverse requirements. John Bensalhia investigates innovative product initiatives from leading manufacturers.
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NewsTRANSLOADING TAKES OFF
High-quality transloading facilities are a key requirement to support container port demand in North America. AJ Keyes assesses the implications of new funding for this infrastructure at Prince Rupert.
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NewsEuropean ports prepare for Suez congestion
European ports are preparing for increased traffic following the refloating of the ‘Ever Given’ ship and the reopening of the Suez Canal.
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NewsFees waived for green ships
LNG and hydrogen-powered ships will be encouraged to visit a Japanese port from April.
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NewsUpping the ante in automation
Increased AutoShuttles will increase efficiency at Australia’s first fully automated container terminal.
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NewsMajor US infrastructure investment
Capital improvement projects have been approved at a US port that will increase container capacity by 20%.
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NewsPushback on Patrick charges
Australia’s container transport industry is stridently opposing new increases in landside fees and charges applied by Patrick Terminals from 1 March.
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NewsGREEN DEAL FUNDING APPLICATION
A joint application for EU funding designed to facilitate assisting ports to become sustainable multimodal nodes has been submitted by the ports of Stockholm, Belfast, Lubeck and Gent.
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NewsCorporate social responsibility win
One Middle East port operator has become the first-ever company from the Middle East to win a UK corporate social responsibility (CSR) award.
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NewsFirst UK mainland port with 5G
A milestone deal will see the first private 5G network established at UK mainland port in a bid to improve the reliability and security of communications.
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NewsOil recycling goes full circle
The circular economy is playing an increasingly important role in the decarbonisation agenda for ports and Ecoslops is a driving force, writes Rebecca Jeffrey.
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NewsFossil-free green fuel trucks
Fossil-free trucks will enable port and terminal operators to reduce their carbon footprint.
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NewsGuide helps ports cut GHG emissions
A guide focusing on eight practical measures which can support GHG emissions reduction at the ship-port interface has been released.
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NewsGearing up for offshore energy
Green port infrastructure will be developed at a UK port to meet the needs of the offshore energy industry.
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NewsIT guide for port productivity
Boosting productivity and throughput in ports and container terminals will be made easier with a new IT guide.
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NewsOvercoming onshore power issues
Europe’s ports want to install more onshore power, but they’re often prevented from doing so because of costs or logistical issues.
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NewsNEW ADMINISTRATION, NEW ‘SUPER-CYCLE’
COMMENT: All along the East Coast, the talk is all about off shore wind, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsNicaragua investment
The National Port Company (CPN) of Nicaragua forecasts it will handle five million tonnes in 2021, which compares to 4.5 million tonnes in 2020.
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NewsA BIG STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
COMMENT: The environmental media has been awash with news that shipping giant Maersk is aiming to launch its first ‘carbon neutral’ cargo liner vessel, writes Charles Haine.
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NewsMega vessel handling with eco harbour cranes
Eco-efficient harbour cranes will enable a Nigerian container terminal to accommodate larger vessels and be more sustainable.
