Latest News – Page 27
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NewsSimulator Upgrades
CM Labs has introduced key updates to its port equipment simulation training experience. The Montreal-based vendor has confirmed updates to the…
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NewsPoAB Drone Update
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ Unmanned Aerial System Traffic Management (UTM) DronePortal is being updated by Unifly and SkeyDrone. The latest improvements include…
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NewsShort-sea shipping under the spotlight
Maurice Delattre, Area Manager, Port of Amsterdam, talks one to one with Port Strategy highlighting short sea shipping as being key to sustainability, as the port readies to host this year’s Coastlink conference
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NewsParanagua prospects look bright
Concerted action on infrastructure investment promises to open the door to an increasingly bright future for the port of Paranagua. Rob Ward maps out the plans and other positives.
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NewsBulk shipping outlook
The dry bulks, liquid bulks and gas shipping sectors navigated ‘unprecedented global circumstances’ in 2023 and 2024 promises a landscape of ‘continued change and evolution.’ Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPost privatisation pluses & minuses
Buying a controlling interest in the Port of Piraeus was one of China’s first international moves to build its influence in the port industry, while Thessaloniki now has its own controlling Tsar. AJ Keyes looks at how the current ownership is faring in Greece
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NewsDown but not out
In early 2023 a major earthquake occurred in the region where the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun are located. AJ Keyes looks at what happened, the implications for these two ports and what has been learnt.
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NewsDon’t overplay the issues!
Non-specialist headline news sources have gone overboard on the impact of the Houthi-led Red Sea closure. Andrew Penfold takes a penetrating look at the cost impacts and other factors that will shape the outcome of any long-term loss of this routeing
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NewsBuenos Aires: what next?
The Port of Buenos Aires, with a reforming government in place, has an opportunity to get back on track. Will the new administration rise to the challenge? Mike Mundy reports
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NewsGantrex buys Liftcom
Gantrex Group, a company supported by Argos Wityu, has acquired Liftcom, as it continues to grow…
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NewsESPO Approval
The European Parliament has officially adopted the Berendsen report, an own-initiative report on “building a comprehensive European Port Strategy…
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NewsDurres powers ahead
Durres Container Terminal, at the Port of Durres, Albania, is capturing major new cargo volume which is being facilitated by ongoing terminal system enhancements.
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NewsCTW Connects Portchain
Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) is implementing Portchain Connect to simplify berth alignment processes with shipping lines. CTW is expecting…
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News2024 promises an interesting cocktail of coverage
Welcome to 2024 where PS has a lot lined up for you via the magazine, online and various industry meets.
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NewsRed sea trigger to intermodal transfers?
In a slight re-wording of a popular aphorism, I can say with certainty that “We live in unpredictable times.”
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NewsStorm in a teacup
The war in the Middle East has brought knee jerk reactions to the dangers to ships using the Red Sea, primarily bound for the Suez Canal. Is it really such a disaster?
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NewsESPO underlines “there is no time to lose” in implementation of new strategy
Mid-January saw the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcome the European Parliament’s recognition of and support for the vital role Europe’s ports play in the European economy and society.
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NewsFuel transition creates a ‘whole new space to occupy’
X-Press Feeders has recently decided to deploy green methanol-powered ships on its feeder network in Europe, with Evergreen committing to using X-Press Feeders services.
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NewsShadow fleet targeted
The newly appointed International Maritime Organization Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has called on Member States to step up and help tackle the issue of an expanding ‘shadow fleet’ of vessels operating around the globe.
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NewsPrivate sector $ pour in
Port infrastructure development in Egypt continues to be focussed on the private sector playing a big part in the country helping meet national economic goals. But is there a danger of over-capacity occurring as a result of this strategy? AJ Keyes investigates
