Latest News – Page 497
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NewsPEMA calls for “more cross-industry dialogue”
Members of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) are calling for cross-industry dialogue to address supply chain challenges such as container vessel size and shipping alliances.
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Philippines committed to Davao upgrade
The Philippines Port Authority remains committed to modernising the port of Davao and a future privatisation has not been ruled out, but plans to spend some P19bn as part of a public-private partnership have definitely been shelved.
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NewsTilbury begins community consultation
The Port of Tilbury will begin its pre-planning community consultation at the beginning of March to seek local views on its proposal to build a new port terminal adjacent to the current port.
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Tauranga on track for one million containers
The Port of Tauranga has announced that it is on track to become the first port in New Zealand to transport more than 1m teu across its wharves in a single year.
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NewsAPMT makes Elizabeth 'big ship' ready
APM Terminals has significantly increased its US$70m investment plans for the APMT Port Elizabeth Facility.
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NewsBalancing business with the environment
The Port of London Authority (PLA) unveiled its vision to increase freight and passenger transport on the Thames while making the river cleaner at its recent environmental conference.
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DP World wins Djibouti dispute
A London-based arbitration panel has found in favour of DP World in a long-running dispute with the government of Djibouti over a port concession awarded to the company in 2014, the Dubai Government has said.
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NewsPorts of Auckland reports progress
Ports of Auckland continues to make a significant economic and social contribution to Auckland and New Zealand, despite the ongoing difficult international shipping and trading environment, said chief executive Tony Gibson.
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Konecranes wins order for boxhunter RTGs
Konecranes has signed an agreement with Terport S.A. in Paraguay, South America, for the delivery of two boxhunter RTGs in early 2018.
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NewsEnerpac Jack-Up cuts time for heightening project
Jack-up technology from heavy lifting systems specialist Enerpac has been used to cut the time needed for port container crane heightening at Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) in Japan.
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NewsILA members call for US port shut down
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), from Maine to Texas in the US are calling for a shut down of ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, as well as a march on Washington to protest job losses and the subsequent effects on the American economy.
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NewsGuadeloupe Port Caraibes orders STS crane
Paceco España has signed a contract with Guadeloupe Port Caraibes to supply one post-panamax portainer ship-to-shore (STS) crane to the Port of Jarry.
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NewsDPW in final three for Townsville bid
DP World Australia has been named one of three proponents to progress on to the next stage of the Port of Townsville’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Berth 4 upgrade development.
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Spain’s stevedoring saga continues
Spain’s Ministry of Development has sent the government proposed legislation covering the reform of stevedoring at the country’s ports.
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NewsCondemnation of Portugal’s Barreiro project
In Portugal, the Porto Commercial Association (ACP) has criticised the stance taken by the government in respect of the proposed new Barreiro Container Terminal, labelling such a facility as “unnecessary, redundant and ruinous”.
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NewsUruguay ports post contrasting figures
In 2016, port traffic in Uruguay varied considerably between ports and commodities.
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NewsKalmar shuttles deliver automation readiness
Kalmar has signed a contract with APM Terminals to deliver 30 Kalmar Hybrid Shuttle Carriers with automation readiness to its new MedPort Terminal in Tangier, Morocco.
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NewsUlstein hybrid vessel contract
Boatbuilder Ulstein Verft and Norwegian ferry operator Color Line have signed a contract to construct what they call the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel.
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NewsWärtsilä to help tackle marine litter
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Seabin Project to join its global pilot programme addressing the worldwide littering problem affecting oceans.
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NewsDelayed alliances causing headaches for ports
With only six weeks until the container industry welcomes the launch of two new mega-alliances, the delay in announcing details is causing issues for ports and shippers.
