Latest News – Page 292
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NewsBe ‘people smart’ when automating
Royal HaskoningDHV’s (RHDHV) Bob Post explains how to address one of the biggest barriers to automation of brownfield terminals
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NewsAAPA urges 'pause' on harmful tariffs
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has recommended the US Administration rescind a decision to hike tariffs to 25% on about US$200bn in goods exported from China.
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Malaysia reforms to improve competitiveness
Malaysia is planning to abolish some regulations to make its ports more competitive, especially in the transhipment sector, a senior government official has said. Many of the regulations were created to try to curb smuggling, but are now seen as hindering trade.
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Nod for new Yangon container terminal
Adani Yangon International Terminal has received approval to develop a second container terminal in Ahlon in Yangon, according to the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC).
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NewsStop overvaluing data worth, ports told
When it comes to creating smart ports, authorities need to be realistic on the true value of their data — or risk losing out altogether.
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NewsPoti faces cargo mobility challenges
The biggest challenge for a new terminal at Georgia’s Port of Poti will be ensuring there are feasible transport routes for delivering goods to key markets including central Asia, a finance expert has said.
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NewsMore Macquarie port assets sold off
DP World has acquired multipurpose marine terminal Fraser Surrey Docks in Vancouver from Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, a fund managed by the Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets division of Macquarie Group.
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NewsLondon ship emissions monitoring underway
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has funded an GB£80,000 network of air pollution monitors that will record the effect of emissions locally from cruise ships docking in Greenwich, London this summer.
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NewsKiel provides emission-free power to ships
The Port of Kiel’s first shoreside power supply plant for ships has opened at the Norwegenkai ferry terminal to enable Color Line’s cruise-ferries to switch off their engines and continue operations with emission-free electricity.
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NewsProvisional programme released!
The provisional programme for GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019 is out now! Hosted by the Port of Oslo, the 2019 European Green Capital, GreenPort Cruise & Congress will take place from 16-18 October at the Felix Conference Centre, Oslo, Norway.
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NewsPort police demise creates crime window
Canadian ports need dedicated police to help tackle crime including the increasing theft of vehicles which are being exported through ports, a new report has found.
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NewsBuenos Aires $760m tender imminent
Argentina’s Ministry of Transport has approved the specifications of an international public tender to operate the renewed Port of Buenos Aires for the next 50 years.
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NewsPort of San Diego receives recycling award
The Port of San Diego has been selected as ‘Recycler of the Year’ by the City of San Diego as part of the city’s 2019 Business Waste Reduction and Recycling awards programme.
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NewsPush for review of scrubbers at MEPC 74
The IMO''s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) will consider an EU proposal to start the discussion at international level on the discharges from open loop scrubbers, especially in sensitive and highly regulated areas such as ports.
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Ports Australia policy overhaul
Ports Australia has adopted a policy platform focusing on the three main ways ports can help improve Australia’s future: building maritime skills, using Australia’s “blue highway” and “improving lives through connected ports”.
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NewsIMO urges ship/port collaboration
The IMO Secretary General has stressed the importance of the combined role of shipping and ports in both world trade and sustainable development.
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NewsElectric cranes for BEST container terminal
Hutchison Ports’ BEST container terminal in the Port of Barcelona has received six new electric automated cranes from Konecranes to help reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency.
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NewsCooperation needed to tackle sustainability
The IMO Secretary General has stressed the importance of the combined role of shipping and ports in both world trade and sustainable development.
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Auckland container shortage crisis talks
An ongoing empty container shortage plaguing New Zealand''s supply chain has led to a key stakeholder meeting being called to debate the challenges by Ports of Auckland (POAL).
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Tauranga port 'a success', finds Working Group
A 21-page interim progress report has been published by the Working Group undertaking the review of Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy.
