Latest News – Page 152
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NewsContainer dwell fee remains on hold
A dwell fee on import containers languishing at two ports in California has been postponed once again.
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NewsGreen Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe in the UK has placed orders for 48 battery-powered terminal tractors and 17 zeroemission remote controlled electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes (ReARTGs).
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NewsGreen award for crane expert
There’s green kudos for a crane manufacturer which has been placed in the top 5% for sustainability
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NewsFirst phase of Singaporean port works complete
Reclamation works for the first phase of Tuas Port have completed, marking a major milestone for the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in developing Singapore’s next-generation port.
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NewsPort sustainability award
An Australian port’s commitment to environmental, social and governance goals has been recognised
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NewsSUDAN CROSSROADS
Port Sudan’s situation is symbolic of that of the country as a whole – in simple terms forward or reverse? The key is removing politics from the decision-making process
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DPW LAUNCHES ‘CARGOES LOGISTICS’ SINGLE WINDOW PLATFORM
After acquiring US-based logistics solutions company, Syncreon, in July 2021 for US$1.2 billion, DP World (DPW) has announced the release of a new digital logistics solution, dubbed CARGOES Logistics. It is a single-window platform solution which DPW claims enables seamless, safe, secure, and efficient movement of cargo.
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NewsPortsmouth Twin
In order to demonstrate an achievable modular green hydrogen generation system within a port, IOTICS is generating a digital twin of the UK’s Port of Portsmouth.
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NewsVPA Investment
The Virginia Port Authority has placed a US$61.5 million contract to double the Norfolk International Terminal’s rail capacity and a second US$18.5 million contract to acquire three new yard gantries.
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NewsAmmonia investment challenges
Ammonia needs to be treated with caution but has valuable green credentials.
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POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES IN THE PANDEMIC ERA
Just as we can cite at an individual level positives and negatives flowing out of the pandemic era – more flexible working arrangements versus travel and social interaction restrictions for example – the container sector is also delivering these plus and minus factors.
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NewsJurong joins ammonia drive
The second port has joined an ammonia tanker joint development project.
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NewsChinese joint venture first
GPC International Terminal has signed a public-private partnership contract with the Port Authority of Thailand to build and run the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3, Terminal F project in Chonburi province.
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NewsUS WEST COAST: MORE NEEDED
Comprehensive measures continue to be introduced across the US West Coast (USWC) to alleviate the prevailing port congestion, but will they have the desired effect or are they hampered by fundamental flaws?
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NewsLNG terminal agreement
A new deal has been signed to co-develop and supply a new generation clean energy terminal in Australia.
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NewsPioneering digitalisation at the Port of Kiel
The complexity of operations at the seaport makes it an ideal blueprint for establishing a digital test field
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NewsXXL WAREHOUSING: TIME TO THINK BIG
The port ‘business ecosystem’ includes logistics activities, most importantly warehousing. Most ports have developed logistics zones to attract warehouses. This strengthens the port business ecosystem, as warehouses generate captive cargo for the port. In addition, developing warehousing sites allows the port development company to capture some of the value created ...
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NewsTHE ECONOMICS OF GLOBAL TRADE
Economic growth, or the lack of it, has had less of an impact on trade than was expected, resulting in stronger economic growth.
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NewsFUTURE FUELS: FRONT LINE ROLE FOR PORTS
As the world looks towards a reduced carbon 2050- there is a tremendous role for port planners and strategists.
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NewsTHE HYDROGEN BUBBLE IS BULGING
UK ports are embracing the party the UK Government has thrown with its Hydrogen Strategy. The goal is to create a world leading hydrogen economy, unlocking £4bn by 2030 through 5GW capacity of production and the promise of jobs galore.
