Latest News – Page 369
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NewsDurban container terminal works halted
South African firm Transnet has said it has issued a “stop work” instruction on Durban Container Terminal’s Maine Marine Construction works contract in light of an investigation into the holder of the contract.
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NewsAustralian port sale impact inquiry begins
The New South Wales (NSW) Legislative Council''s Public Works Committee has commenced an inquiry into the impact of Port of Newcastle sale arrangements on public works expenditure in New South Wales.
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NewsOman MoU targets environmental management
SOHAR Port and Freezone and Oman’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for environmental management and best practise.
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NewsChinese port faces another corruption charge
The chief engineer at China’s Tianjin Port is under investigation for serious illegal activities following multiple corruption crackdowns at the port.
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NewsOffshore wind base construction begins
Construction has begun on the GB£10m operations & maintenance (O&M) base for Galloper Offshore Wind Farm at Hutchison Ports Harwich International.
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NewsSecond trucking firm goes electric at Oakland
Impact Transportation has become the second trucking company at the Port of Oakland to invest in zero emissions equipment with the purchase of an all-electric truck for yard operations.
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Lines slam ‘inadequate’ Spanish box capacity
Shipping lines calling at Spanish ports have warned that overcapacity at several of the country’s main container terminals threatens to damage trade.
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Spanish stevedores hit with massive fines
Spanish stevedoring body ANESCO and port unions face the sting of fines totalling in excess of €7m from the country’s competition authorities in response to a deal agreed between the two on new stevedoring structures.
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NewsGet your exclusive port ‘metro map’
Port Strategy is supporting the sustainable development of port ecosystems with the launch of a unique ‘metro map’ sponsorship scheme for global port clusters.
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Ports scramble aboard hyperloop train
COMMENT: It’s the stuff of science fiction, but more than one global port is putting its faith and money behind magnetic levitation to move freight at frighteningly-fast speeds, writes Carly Fields.
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NewsEuropean port cleared of concession mishandling
The European Commission (EC) has concluded that reductions in compensation payments granted by the state-owned Port of Antwerp to two container terminal operators were on market terms and did not involve state aid.
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NewsOnline gaming potential for terminals
Kalmar is exploring whether online gaming could open up new ways of running and optimising a container terminal with automation in mind.
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NewsRotterdam thermal plant recycles waste
REKO has started construction on a new EUR125m thermal treatment plant at the Port of Rotterdam that will process an annual total of 1.2m tonnes of residual mineral waste into clean sand, gravel, electricity and heat.
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NewsUKMPG launches growth plan for ports
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has launched a five-point plan which aims to address how the UK government can play a role in making UK ports more competitive and successful.
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Terminal collusion claim prompts JNPT probe
India''s antitrust regulator is to investigate alleged anti-competitive practices by APM Terminals and DP World at their terminals at state-owned Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, according to Reuters.
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NewsShip growth optimism with trade concern
The global maritime industry is cautiously optimistic about the global business environment for world trade, but also concerned about challenges to industry recovery including the potential impact of trade tensions, cyber security and fuel costs, according to a new survey.
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NewsProject to promote LNG use in Spanish ports
A project which will promote the use of LNG as fuel in Spanish ports has been selected by the European Commission (EC) for funding.
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NewsOil spill recovery underway at Indian port
Oil spill recovery work is taking place at Kamarajar Port following an incident on the 18 November which resulted in two tonnes of oil contaminating the waters around the port.
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NewsFirst LNG bunker delivery at Mukran Port
Titan LNG has successfully completed the first-ever LNG bunker delivery at Mukran Port in the Baltic Sea.
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NewsDon’t underplay workforce diversity demands
Workforce diversity strategies for ports and terminals demand the same care and commitment as sales and marketing plans, according to a top Navis executive.
