Latest News – Page 269
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NewsMaking Scandinavia’s largest port fossil-free
In an effort to speed up the transition to fossil free fuel, several transport giants have teamed up to reduce carbon emissions linked to the port.
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NewsCleaner trucks clean up the air
Cleaner dray trucks are on the horizon for one US port that aims to replace 20 older models by Earth Day.
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NewsRotterdam awards harbour expansion contract
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has selected contractors for the construction of new quays in the Princess Amalia Harbour as part of its container throughput expansion investment.
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NewsPORTS: A FRONT ROW SEAT
COMMENT: I must confess, over the past four years, I got a little tired of writing about the huge breakthrough “Infrastructure” investment initiatives which, as all boats rise with the tide, would benefit ports throughout the USA, writes Barry Parker.
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A STRATEGIC PLAN: TICKS THE BOXES BUT RADICAL ENOUGH?
COMMENT: The French Haropa ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris are steadily implementing the full merger announced over two years ago and the final step should be ready in June of this year, writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsVessel calls up but rail sees delays
The share of ports facing a significant drop in container vessels calls has dropped but there has been an increase in barge and rail delays.
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NewsUK port approved for LPG bunkering
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ship to ship (STS) bunkering has been authorised at a UK port to help it support sustainable fuel usage in commercial shipping.
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NewsCalifornia port establishes FTZ
One port in California has established a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) to enable cost savings for customers.
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NewsUK port giant gains eco certification
The UK’s biggest port operator has gained an ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management that will help it improve its environmental performance.
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NewsMAKING A CONNECTION
For freight to achieve predictability of movement, port and terminal development has to rise to the challenge of achieving efficient, congestion free, connectivity with hinterland markets. Mike Mundy assesses the road ahead.
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NewsFMC takes new action on container congestion
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is taking a new step to help address container congestion at US ports.
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NewsPorts key to hydrogen development
The role that ports can play in the development of the hydrogen industry will be highlighted in the second edition of the World Hydrogen Summit.
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NewsHybrid straddle carriers cut emissions
Kalmar will supply a European terminal with 10 hybrid straddle carriers that will significantly reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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NewsShore power drives sustainable shipping
One EU port has achieved a sustainable first by using a battery to help charge up a short sea vessel at a terminal.
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NewsBUILDING ROBUST REVENUES PART 2
Highly-respected industry analyst, Andrew Penfold, considers service and contractual issues that promote long-term sustainable relations between shipping lines and container terminal operators.
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NewsRTG DEMAND UP, RMGs DOWN
PEMA recently released its 8th Annual Yard Container Survey report. AJ Keyes looks at the results off ered from this association of port equipment suppliers
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NewsAdani Ports acquires 12th port
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has acquired a 12th port that it plans to develop as an alternative gateway to the government-owned Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).
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NewsHydrogen hub aids decarbonisation
Decarbonisation in the UK will be given a major boost with a planned port hydrogen hub that will produce 1GW of hydrogen at its peak.
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NewsSustainable ports seek EU funding
European ports are applying for EU grant funding to invest in electrification and alternative fuels to help reduce emissions at their terminals.
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NewsInnovative port docking system
A universal cargo system promises to save operators time and money whilst freeing up ports from blockages and congestion, writes Anne-Marie Causer.
