Latest News – Page 503
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NewsDunkirk regasification terminal commissioning
Commercial operations have started at the Dunkirk regasification terminal which is used to import, store and re-gasify LNG before delivery.
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NewsNeed for a Swedish integrated port policy
A study on the impact of mega-ships on Gothenburg by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that an integrated ports policy is needed in Sweden to ensure Gothenburg stays competitive.
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NewsSanta Marta tops BIMCO port performance report
BIMCO has published its first report on global dry bulk terminal performance which puts Santa Marta in Colombia at the top of the table when it comes to feedback from shipowners.
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NewsOECD: Need for integrated port policy in Sweden
A study on the impact of mega-ships on Gothenburg by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that an integrated ports policy is needed in Sweden in order to ensure Gothenburg stays competitive in future.
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NewsRay of light for North Europe ports
The trend of reduced service frequency may be coming to an end for North European ports according to a new Drewry report.
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NewsEPA awards emissions projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded three environmental projects in New England, USA approximately $2m.
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NewsSingapore to start truck platooning trials
The Singapore Ministry of Transport (MOT) and PSA Corporation have signed agreements with two automotive companies – Scania and Toyota Tsusho – to design, develop and test-bed an autonomous truck platooning system for use on Singapore’s public roads.
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NewsSustainable transport solution
Multimodal network operators Samskip and BCTN Roermond have set up a sustainable transport solution with packaging producer Smurfit Kappa, with the aim of getting cargo off the road.
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Call for Buenos Aires debate
Maritime consultant Antonio Zuidwijk writes a letter to the Editor on the need for an open discussion on the future direction of the Port of Buenos Aires
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NewsHaifa stung by environmental fines
Israel''s Ministry of Environmental Protection has fined the Port of Haifa 2.2 million shekels ($570,000) for violating air pollution regulations.
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NewsChina extends emissions curb
China’s Ministry of Transport has expanded a 0.50% sulphur limit for ships operating within three domestic emission control areas (ECAs) to 11 ports.
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NewsKonecranes acquisition of Terex MHPS complete
Konecranes has completed the acquisition of Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS).
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NewsITF finds Chilean port structure wanting
The International Transport Forum’s (ITF) comprehensive ‘Ports Policy Review of Chile’ reveals that large gaps have opened up where regulation has not kept pace with reality.
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NewsChina expands port emissions curb
China’s Ministry of Transport has expanded a 0.50% sulphur limit for ships operating within three domestic emission control areas (ECAs) to 11 ports.
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NewsPeru to attract more port investment
In Peru, the Transport and Communications Minister, Martín Vizcarra, expects that a tender for the Ilo port terminal concession will be issued in April. It is currently undergoing final evaluation at the state-owned body ProInversión.
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NewsMajor port investment in Argentina
In Argentina, the ports of Quequén, Puerto Madryn, Comodoro Rivadavia and Ushuaia, as well as a new harbour at Ité Ibaté, will all receive state and private sector funding in 2017.
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Panama turnover down
Panama’s Maritime Authority (AMP) has reported a $2m cut in revenue in 2016.
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NewsValencia plans €233m investment
The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has announced that it plans to invest more than €233m across three ports – Sagunto, Valencia and Gandia – over the next three years.
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Valparaíso to study La Ligua deepwater port
Valparaíso Port Company (EPV) will shortly commence studies for a new deep water port at La Ligua.
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NewsEco-friendly port operations
Last year was a busy one for Bremenports with one of its core tasks being to identify solutions which lead to sustainable operations, including the use of LNG.
