Latest News – Page 480
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NewsBallast Water Management progress “too slow”
The installation timeframe for ballast water management systems has been extended until September 2024, prompting some NGOs to say decarbonisation policy is moving too slowly.
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NewsQatar boycott benefits Oman's ports
Oman, rather than the UAE, is benefitting from the Middle East economic blockade of Qatar, Qatar’s Hamad Port has indicated.
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NewsWorld Bank backs Dar es Salaam
Capacity at Tanzania''s Port of Dar es Salaam looks set to increase to 25 million tonnes over the next seven years thanks to a World Bank grant of US$12 million.
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NewsAnti-contamination first in Copenhagen
The first cruise vessel in Copenhagen has had its hull cleaned with pioneering ROV technology that keeps contaminates out of the water.
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NewsA global leader in grain and seed handling
When it comes to efficient bulk handling, Cimbria is known globally for its extensive products and services which support the cleaning, sorting, treating, drying, storage and conveyance of grain and seed.
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NewsEnvironmentally friendly lubricants
Whatever you call them – bio oils or green lubricants, these environmentally ‘acceptable’ lubricants (EALs) are increasing significantly in their use, particularly where water is close-by, writes Phil Cumberlidge, Panolin International Inc.
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NewsRevolutionising electrification of marine transport
Harbour cities across Asia depend on diesel ferries to transport millions of passengers each year. They are a dirty but necessary part of life, with marine transport adding to air pollution that is blamed for thousands of deaths each year and adding to greenhouse gas emissions, writes Kimmo Rauma, CEO ...
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NewsValue of Cosco’s Noatum stake questioned
Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) faces a “probable write-down” when the Spanish assets of its latest investment, Noatum Port Holdings (NPH), are tested for impairment, analysts have said.
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NewsMEPC approves BWM treaty draft amendments
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71) has approved draft amendments to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention treaty linking BWM installation implementation schedules to ships’ renewal surveys.
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NewsKuenz aerodynamic crane design
Austria-founded Kuenz has produced an aerodynamic crane design designed to save energy, in a bid to meet the future challenges of container terminals.
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NewsHiab launches connected solutions offering
A new “connected solutions” offering by Hiab aims to enhance the productivity, efficiency, and safety of its equipment for fleet operators.
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NewsMajor Tangier order for Bromma
Bromma has received a major order consisting of 36 all-electric YSX45E spreaders from Kuenz which will equip automated stacking cranes at APMT’s new Tangier-Med 2 container terminal.
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NewsESI to evaluate CO2
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) will be first sustainable quality mark in international shipping to evaluate the performance of vessels in reducing CO2.
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NewsBV adds hybrid power and battery rules
Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field of hybrid vessels with a new series of notations and rules addressing energy storage systems (ESS) to support ship operators in reducing emissions.
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NewsRHDHV develops port forecasting software
Netherlands-headquartered Royal HaskoningDHV is developing geospatial economics simulation software to better forecast the impact of economic and infrastructure changes on ports.
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NewsFund's grand plans for LA terminal
A global investment firm has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 90% of Global Gateway South (GGS) a leading terminal in the North American Port of Los Angeles.
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NewsLNG supply station
Dunkirk''s LNG terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque have signed an agreement to develop an LNG supply station to refuel tank trucks at the terminal.
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NewsParable launches VR firefighting training
Netherlands-based virtual reality (VR) training startup Parable has developed a VR firefighting training programme to improve safety in the maritime industry.
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NewsExpanded Panama Canal facilitating LNG growth
More than 90% of the global LNG fleet can transit the Panama Canal since its expansion, enabling US producers to ship LNG to Asia more quickly and easily.
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NewsValencia pioneers hydrogen machinery
The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation is to pioneer the use of hydrogen and fuel cells in port machinery prototypes by 2020.
