Latest News – Page 497
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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.
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NewsQuietening down equipment
LASE isn''t just looking to make port equipment safer, it also wants to reduce noise emissions at the quayside.
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Improving the efficiency of RTGs
Royal HaskoningDHV has recently completed a three-year collaborative project with University of Reading, CRESS Energy Systems and Valencia Port Foundation to improve the energy efficiency of RTGs.
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NewsGreenPort Congress – delivering a high calibre audience
The 2016 GreenPort event saw nearly 200 attendees come together in Venice at a two-day technical conference, as well as a series of social events, designed to maximise the networking opportunities. Book your place now and save 20% with the early bird rate.
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Lloyd's low carbon report
Lloyd’s Register has released its findings from its latest report which examines the outlook for renewables, nuclear, grid and infrastructure as well as energy storage.
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NewsLNG terminal to reopen at Teesport
The LNG import terminal at Teesport in the UK looks set to reopen as Swiss commodity trader Trafigura eyes its potential as a major hub for large scale energy infrastructure projects.
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NewsLNG bunkering at Rostock
Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co. KG has conducted the first bunkering of a chemical tanker with LNG at a German port.
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NewsWider vision for Medlink Ports
The new 2017 chair of Medlink Ports, Christine Cabau Woehrel, has called for a united approach marketing hinterland rail and waterways connections.
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NewsGrowth for Port of Hamburg
The Port of Hamburg has released its 2016 figures which reports a resume in growth, achieving a turnaround in seaborne cargo throughput.
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NewsDP World looks to Tesla technology
DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have discussed the potential uses of Tesla technology for DP World’s global operations.
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NewsISO standard for safe bunkering of LNG ships
The clear need to standardise LNG bunkering operations for all stakeholders at the international level has finally been recognised in a new ISO standard set up to ensure LNG-fuelled vessels can bunker in a safe and sustainable way.
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NewsTianjin caught up in China’s war on smog
Radical steps to tackle air quality in China’s most polluted cities could have ramifications for the Port of Tianjin, Reuters has reported.
