Latest News – Page 269
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NewsBRAZIL ROLLS OUT PRIVATISATION PROGRAMME
The latest phase of Brazilian port privatisation and terminal concessioning is rolling out. Rob Ward talks exclusively to the country’s Minister for Ports and Waterways.
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NewsREFINING VESSEL ARRIVAL
Nick Labrosse, Sales & Marketing Director of Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation, explains how to maximise vessel docking and mooring efficiency through astute equipment maintenance and staff training.
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THE LOCALISATION TREND AND THE IMPACT ON PORTS
COMMENT: Maritime freight flows are the result of past supply chain design choices - if companies design global supply chains this results in global freight flows, writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsPORTS: GREAT ENGINES OF GROWTH
COMMENT: Yes, this column’s name refers to a place up north, but, like many native New Yorkers, I spend time in the “Sixth Borough”- otherwise known as Florida, writes Barry Parker.
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BEHOLD AN ERA OF INNOVATION IS UNDERWAY
COMMENT: The container was probably the last mega innovation in the world of ports and shipping, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsEUPHORIA IN SHIPPING FINANCES MAY IMPACT PORTS
COMMENT: As the pandemic rolls back with vaccinations rolling out, the maritime industry becomes overly optimistic from ports, terminals, carriers and shipbuilding, writes Ben Hackett.
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NewsBiofuels move towards comerciality
Marine biofuel has proved its commercial viability during a bunkering trial in Singapore.
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NewsDamages sought over concession dispute
One of the world’s largest port operators is seeking millions in damages over a long running concession dispute.
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NewsCALLAO: TWO SPEED EXPANSION
Port of Callao has two global terminal operators, with both looking to raise capacity. AJ Keyes looks at the different plans and what the short-term holds for Peru’s largest container port.
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NewsResults for climate conscious
A European port has reduced its total carbon emissions by nearly a third in a five-year period.
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NewsUK’s largest construction materials terminal
A 25-year port partnership will see the UK’s largest construction materials terminal built.
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NewsKenya port to open in June
A Chinese-built port in Kenya is expected to be operational in June.
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NewsLNG terminal scrapped for green hydrogen
Plans for an LNG terminal in Germany have been shelved in favour of a green hydrogen hub.
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NewsSTS cranes boost big ship capability
Mega STS cranes have been ordered by a US port authority readying itself for the world’s largest container vessels.
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NewsPort feels pinch of ‘part-time service”
Canada’s second largest port is once again facing an industrial action standoff with serious consequences for productivity.
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NewsAI helps prevent oil spills
AI platforms could help ports prevent and limit the environmental damage from oil spills.
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NewsRussia gets wind powered
Russia’s largest terminals in the Azov Black Sea region will be switching to wind power in 2022.
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NewsAustralia invests in hydrogen
Australia is being primed for a key role in producing and supplying green hydrogen.
