Latest News – Page 316
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NewsUK tackles no-deal Brexit with test HGV route
The UK government has been preparing for a no-deal Brexit scenario by trialling a 20-mile lorry route to the Port of Dover in a bid to ease traffic congestion.
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NewsProject tests methanol emissions
A project to evaluate methanol as a marine fuel in Asia will involve the installation of a methanol-powered engine in a vessel to test its fuel efficiency and low emission viability at the Port of Singapore.
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News2019 about 'more than Brexit' for UK ports
2019 will see the British Ports Association (BPA) focus on issues including port sector-promotion, increased public transport investment, planning/consenting improvements and issues around people and safety, in addition to Brexit.
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‘Price war’ to blame for Australian handling hikes
The Container Transport Alliance Australia (CTAA) has blamed a “price war to win shipping line contracts” for hefty hikes in infrastructure charges imposed by Australian stevedoring companies.
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Souring trade prospects dent port optimism
COMMENT: As the stock market continues on its rollercoaster ride, the global trade situation is looking increasingly precarious, writes Ben Hackett.
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NewsMilford Haven oil spill contained
An oil spill clean-up operation is underway but reportedly contained at the Port of Milford Haven following a spill of up to 10 cubic metres at the Valero Pembroke Refinery.
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NewsKalmar supports automated Australian terminal
Kalmar has signed a maintenance and support agreement with International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) covering the automated container handling solution operating at Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT).
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NewsFirst hydrogen machinery at a European port
The Port of Valencia will use hydrogen battery-propelled machinery to become the first port in Europe to incorporate hydrogen energy to reduce emissions and the environmental impact of its operations.
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NewsABP Hull wins wind contract
Associated British Ports (ABP) has secured a 12-month contract with Siemens Gamesa for providing a storage site at the Port of Hull for 37 wind turbine blades destined for the Hornsea One Project offshore wind farm.
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NewsEU bodies agree on port waste facilities
Representatives from the Presidency of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission have reached a provisional agreement on the proposal for the new EU directive on port reception facilities.
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NewsNWSA engine emissions rule kicks in
As of 1 January 2019, only trucks with a 2007 or newer engine or equipped with a certified retrofit are allowed to enter the international container terminals of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) under its Clean Truck Program rule.
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NewsNWSA engine emissions rule kicks in
As of 1 January 2019, only trucks with a 2007 or newer engine or equipped with a certified retrofit are allowed to enter the international container terminals of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) under its Clean Truck Program rule.
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NewsInauguration ceremony of the first cold ironing installation in Eastern Mediterranean at the port of Killini
Eastern Mediterranean achieved reduced environmental footprint at the port of Killini, which on December 20th, 2018 held an inauguration event of the first pilot shore installation for the electrification of ships with an overwhelming ceremony that shed light to the endeavour that was accomplished by the EU co-funded Action ‘elemed’ ...
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NewsFRSU planned at German port
Uniper SE and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd will build a FSRU (Floating Storage and Regasification Unit) at Uniper’s Port of Wilhelmshaven site, which could be in operation as early as the second half of 2022.
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NewsSouth America’s first CO2-neutral port
Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA) has become the first port in South America to obtain carbon-neutral certification following its efforts to implement sustainability initiatives and incorporate technologies that reduce its operational impact.
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NewsSouth America’s first CO2-neutral port
Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA) has become the first port in South America to obtain carbon-neutral certification following its efforts to implement sustainability initiatives and incorporate technologies that reduce its operational impact.
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Latest news on global port data standards
Consensus has been reached on critical global data standards for port call data, with a view to allowing machines to better “understand each other" when it comes to shared port call data.
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Favourable outlook for many US ports
Logistics specialist Descartes sees a bright 2019 for most major US ports, although not all will escape the pressures of rising volumes on infrastructure constraints.
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Crane manufacturer rebukes US claims
Liebherr Container Cranes has refuted US claims that China is the only manufacturer of low-profile cranes - used at ports close to airports - and that super-post panamax cranes are only available to a limited degree outside of China.
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NewsSaqr Port boosts MHC fleet
Saqr Port, part of the RAK Ports group, has placed an order for three of Konecranes Gottwald’s Model 8 mobile harbour cranes.
