Latest News – Page 390
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NewsHeading to Valencia in October for GreenPort?
Here is all you need to know about accommodation and networking during the packed four-day event.
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NewsEritrea considers new Red Sea port
Plans to construct a port on Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline indicate Eritrea’s re-emergence as a possible investor destination following the end of two decades of political tensions between the nation and Ethiopia.
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NewsRotterdam ready to work with Pecém
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has received the green light from the Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance and the municipality of Rotterdam for work with Brazil’s Port of Pecém.
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NewsCargotec makes waves in startup programme
Cargo-handling machinery manufacturer Cargotec has announced it has joined global entrepreneur co-operative Rainmaking’s Trade & Transport Impact programme, which connects corporations and startups to address the greatest maritime, logistics and cargo transport challenges.
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NewsKalmar to upgrade Le Havre cranes
Cargo handling solutions company Kalmar has won a contract to heighten four Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) ship-to-shore (STS) cranes located at France’s biggest container port.
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NewsNewcastle responds to unsought terminal bids
Australia''s Port of Newcastle has responded to receiving unsolicited bids to develop a container terminal at the port by encouraging more bids from other prospective investors.
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NewsNew Zealand ports return half year profits
Port of Tauranga has returned a comparable 13% increase in net after-tax profit to NZ$94.3m and 10.9% rise in revenue to NZ$283.7m in the 2017–2018 financial year.
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NewsConcerns over Kiwi port surveying
Safety and economic impact concerns have been raised over the lack of standardisation of hydrography surveying practice within New Zealand’s port sector.
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NewsLong Beach ups environmental initiative ante
The US’ Port of Long Beach has seen its sulphur oxides, diesel particulates and nitrogen oxides cut by 97%, 88% and 56% respectively since 2005.
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NewsGENMA continues crane sale expansion plan
Material handling solutions firm GENMA has received an order for a GHC100 mobile harbour crane for delivery to India’s Visakhapatnam Port.
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NewsTasmania's multi-million port plan
A $144m set of investment plans for port infrastructure has been unveiled for ports in Tasmania to futureproof the Australian state for the next 15 years.
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NewsDP World defends charges
DP World has defended its controversial terminal infrastructure access charges, saying they are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive.
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NewsManila called to account for cargo delays
The Port of Manila has been called to account for slow movement and long delays in releasing cargo which is apparently causing the economy billions of lost pesos each day.
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NewsABP signs development MoU with energy giant
The UK Port of Grimsby is living up to its reputation as a centre of excellence for offshore wind with the signing of an agreement to develop a base location for Innogy’s latest offshore wind project.
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NewsCargo consortium works to increase efficiency
MacGregor has joined a consortium of leading marine industry players which are collaborating in developing new levels of performance and environmental efficiency for the container sector.
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NewsOakland diesel emissions down 81%
Diesel particulate emissions from Port of Oakland maritime operations are down 81% since 2005, moving the port closer to its target of 85% emissions reduction by 2020.
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NewsMore ports becoming 'LNG ready'
Developments in bunkering infrastructure are enabling more ports to call themselves ‘LNG ready’ allowing them to better cater for the increase in LNG fuelled ships.
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NewsFelixstowe stable but backlog remains
The Port of Felixstowe''s Trinity Quay remains congested with a backlog of cargo built up in August, following problems with the port''s terminal operating system (TOS).
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NewsThird privatisation phase for 10 Greek ports
Greek assets body the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund plans to launch the third privatisation phase of 10 ports across Greece in autumn, with priority on four in Northern Greece, three in Attica as well as ports in Patra, Volos and Heraklio.
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NewsHalifax reveals mega capacity expansion plans
The Halifax Port Authority has revealed a plan to expand its South End container terminal to accommodate more mega ships and remain competitive as ships get bigger.
