Latest News – Page 318
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Ports left choking on empties
Alex Hughes reports on strategies to reduce empty container backlogs that clog up the quay
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Mapping future port ecosystem talent
Maurice Jansen outlines a new project to position maritime talent as a force for change for ports
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Happy holidays from Port Strategy
Port Strategy would like to wish all readers a very happy festive season and a very happy and prosperous 2019.
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Security concerns prompt Haifa investigation
In a move that could have repercussions for China’s investment in overseas ports, Israel has launched a review into a Chinese deal to develop part of the port of Haifa, amid US security concerns.
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Government shutdown hangs over US ports
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has warned US member ports what to expect in the event of a government shutdown.
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New digital technology project that aims to work with North East ports
A NEW programme that aims to pilot smart digital initiatives to boost trade and foster economic growth in North East ports has been launched.
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Waterson goes green at ProvPort
Waterson Terminal Services is joining the Green Marine environmental certification programme for its stevedoring and terminal operations at ProvPort, Rhode Island.
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Intelligent storing system helps efficiency
A joint-venture formed by DP World and SMS group aims to reduce container handling costs and improve speed, energy efficiency and safety with a new and intelligent storing system at Jebel Ali Terminal 4.
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Canaveral supports sand protection project
A Canaveral Port Authority-sponsored project aims to protect the coastal environment by moving more than 1.3m cubic yards of sand to replenish 3.5m of beach south of Port Canaveral in Florida.
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Audit tool helping LNG bunkering quality
The Port of Rotterdam has estimated that by 2020 it will have granted nine licenses to LNG bunker providers to operate onsite with the help of the IAPH LNG bunkering audit tool.
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Konecranes to help bring new tech to ports
Konecranes’ startup programme has scouted over 2000 startups to find new technologies that could benefit its customers in ports and terminals.
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The first shore-to-ship electrical supply connection in Eastern Mediterranean to kick-off at the port of Killini in Greece On Thursday 20th December 2018
The Ro-pax Fior Di Levante will plug into the first shore power facility in Eastern Mediterranean region at a special inauguration ceremony taking place at Killini port on Thursday 20th December 2018 at 10.30.
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SOHAR operator to ban non-reusable plastic
The Tristar Group has committed to ban non-reusable plastic materials in its shipping operations at SOHAR Port and Freezone, commencing 2019.
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Limited time remaining to submit your abstract for GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2019
Don’t delay! Submissions are now invited for the 2019 GreenPort Cruise & Congress, hosted by Port of Oslo from 15-18 October 2019.
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Top trade trends revealed for 2019
Technology provider Navis has identified six key trends it believes will be driving the shipping industry over the next year.
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LNG powers new cruise liner
Cruise company, Carnival Corporation, has welcomed AIDA Cruises’ new liner, said to be the world’s first cruise vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) both at sea and in port.
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NZ port splashing $20m on improvements
New Zealand’s Port Nelson is set to invest about $20m in the next year to year and a half on re-developing the Main Wharf North berth and buying a new Damen harbour tug.
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ABB and ZPMC modernise Tianjin
ABB has revealed that the Port of Tianjin’s Tianjin Five Continents International Container Terminal (FICT) is modernising its yard’s crane fleet with ABB automation, with the Swiss-Swedish organisation collaborating with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) for the crane upgrade.
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HullWiper to help keep Mauritian hulls clean
UAE-based HullWiper is hoping to promote the benefits of its hull cleaning remotely operating vehicle (ROV) to the Mauritian maritime community in support of Mauritius Ports Authority’s (MPA) ‘Green Port Concept’.
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Kalmar helps boost growth at Tecon Santos
The Tecon Santos container terminal in Brazil has placed an order with Cargotec company Kalmar for the delivery of 30 Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors.