Latest News – Page 539
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NewsOff the dock
The perks of divorcing the driver from port equipment are clear, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsSlow burning global issues
COMMENT: New York is miles away from London, the epicenter of the shock waves that were generated in late June’s Brexit - Britain''s referendum to leave the EU - vote, writes Barry Parker.
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Winners and losers scenario looms
Make no mistake the desperate state of the container shipping industry in terms of its ability to consistently make a profit is forcing fundamental changes, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsDon’t skimp
Cutting corners with the masterplan could cost ports a lifetime of missed revenue. Lara Shingles reports
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NewsEmbrace the data
Ports need to take the leap into the unknown to capitalise on data-related gains, finds Carly Fields.
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NewsBusan Port aspires to global hub status
Busan has clear aspirations for its future position in Asia.
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NewsMurky waters
There are lessons to be learnt from Miami''s dredging-related issues, explains Stevie Knight
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NewsCentre stage
Could it be ‘all change’ for some of the Mediterranean’s key ports? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsCruising for better port pricing
Cruises are increasingly relevant in port development so taking a look at pricing can be insightful, writes Peter de Langen.
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Slow burner
After nearly ten years of speculation on its global impact, the world finally has an expanded Panama Canal.
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NewsSix US ports snare TIGER funding
The news that six US ports have snared Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) funding this year has been welcomed, but there is the notion that the funding should go towards a broader range of port projects.
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NewsMoody's flags Chinese port pressures
A new report from Moody’s Investors Service has highlighted that port operators in China are facing headwinds from slower economic growth and weaker throughput outlook.
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NewsPort of Long Beach helps battle pollution
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has authorised the framework for a unique, voluntary US$46.4m programme to lessen the impacts of port-related pollution on the community.
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NewsFocusing on the environment
The Port of Constantza, ESPO’s port of the month, has its eye firmly on improving green management and environmental policies.
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NewsTackling chemical spills
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Marine Department of Malaysia (MDM) have conducted a joint chemical spill exercise to test its joint Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for chemical spill incidents.
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NewsPorts America extends Tampa concession
Ports America has extended its container agreement at Port Tampa Bay which will be valid through May 2046 and its also inked a new five-year breakbulk concession with two one-year extension options.
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News‘Australian first’ for LNG bunkering
Western Australia-based EVOL LNG says it has won approval from Fremantle Port Authority to offer LNG truck-to-ship bunkering at the port.
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News‘Smart’ and sustainable ports
As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.
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NewsGreenest Cruise Ship
The 55,000 tonne cruise ship is said to feature ten retractable solar-paneled sails and retractable wind generators, as well as a future-ready hybrid engine.
