Latest News – Page 287
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NewsElectric truck testing for cargo efficiency
A new project by Volvo Trucks and DFDS will test the capabilities of an electric, autonomous vehicle in transporting goods efficiently and sustainably from a DFDS logistics centre to an APM Terminals port terminal in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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NewsOakland not hindered by US-China trade war
The Port of Oakland has said that agricultural exports to Asia are robust and exports to China rose 5% over last year in the first quarter of 2019, despite the US-China tariff standoff, but warned caution should still be exercised.
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NewsPorts Australia launches sustainability hub
Associate IAPH member Ports Australia has launched an online sustainability hub to highlight the advances made by Australia''s ports in all five of the World Port Sustainability Program’s (WPSP) main themes.
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NewsRecycling record for Jamaican port
A Jamaican port has collected nearly 300,000 plastic bottles for recycling in one year as the result of its campaign to reduce the impact of its operations on stakeholders and the environment.
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NewsPort of Hamburg trials 5G
The Port of Hamburg has provided Deutsche Telekom and Nokia with an arena for their successful 5G field test.
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NewsGreen Marine certification for Indiana
The Ports of Indiana has received Green Marine certification for all three of its port locations for its commitment to advance environmental sustainability initiatives.
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NewsDP World to operate new Russian ports
DP World has signed an agreement to operate ports that Russia plans to build along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in the Arctic to shorten shipping times between the east and west.
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NewsABP rescues bees in Cardiff
ABP South Wales has rescued a swarm of bees and rehomed them in the Port of Cardiff’s apiary as part of its commitment to biodiversity.
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NewsMPA commits to protecting marine biodiversity
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Our Singapore Reefs (OSR) have embarked on a three-year collaboration to promote the importance of Singapore’s marine biodiversity.
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NewsFalklands government issues new port tender
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has issued a development partner tender for the design and construction of a new port that can handle the same type of cargo as the current port as well as facilitate forecasted economic growth including future hydrocarbon operations.
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NewsLNG mobile shore power testing
An LNG mobile shore power solution project by Becker Marine Systems has reached a new phase with the first operation of two prototypes units due to take place at HHLA’s container terminal Burchardkai at the Port of Hamburg.
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NewsPledge to cut C02 emissions with waste heat
Port of Rotterdam Authority and DeltaPort have signed an MOU with the aim of opening up the North Rhine Westphalian hinterland using digitalisation to cut CO2 emissions in transport and logistics through the optimal use of waste heat.
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NewsJust two weeks left to save 20% with early bird discount
Have you booked your place for GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019 hosted by the Port of Oslo? Book before 21 June and save 20%.
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NewsTechnology experts to discuss high tech solutions
Day two of GreenPort Congress 2019 will feature a technology session discussing high tech green on-board and landside solutions.
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NewsIMO to open conference
Sveinung Oftedal, IMO Negotiator for Norway, will discuss the future of zero emissions for ports, terminals and ship operators.
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NewsScrubber clarity call at UK parliament
The chairman of the British Ports Association (BPA) has called for ports industry concerns about contamination from open loop scrubbers to be addressed.
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NewsChinese interest in Corrientes ports
China State Construction Engineering Corporation is interested in port projects in the Argentinean province of Corrientes and has already had negotiations with governor Gustavo Valdés.
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NewsEPV to push ahead with new T2 tender
Chilean port company Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV) is determined to continue with a project to build Terminal 2 (T2) at Valparaíso to allow it to compete with San Antonio.
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NewsCanadian port authorities merge
Canada’s government will amalgamate the Oshawa and Hamilton port authorities to form the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority to better attract investment, develop the supply chain, and enhance the region’s global connectivity and competitiveness.
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NewsBPA urges 'grown-up' scrubbers conversation
The chairman of the British Ports Association (BPA) has called for ports industry concerns about contamination from open loop scrubbers to be addressed.
