Latest News – Page 319
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NewsEco straddle carriers tackle capacity
Five new Kalmar ESC 440 diesel-electric straddle carriers have arrived at Scotland’s largest container terminal to boost capacity and lower emissions.
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NewsCommission CBER decision criticised
Associations representing shippers, freight forwarders and port service providers have objected to the inclusion in the European Commission’s 2020 Work Programme of the decision of the Commission to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) for another four years.
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NewsPush for funding to deal with coronavirus
Coronavirus concerns are continuing with a new call for more funding and support to be given to UK local authority officials to help seaports and airports in protecting borders.
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NewsPort Qasim LNG expansion project moves ahead
A Norwegian led consortium is in the running to provide new feasibility studies to the floating LNG terminal expansion project at Pakistan''s Port of Qasim.
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NewsHelping vessels comply with ballast water regs
A new barge which filters sediment before ballast water is taken aboard aims to help waterways vessels comply with the IMO''s Ballast Water Convention.
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NewsAIP for port in India
The Indian government has given approval in principle (AIP) for a US$9.2bn deep draft container port on the west coast of India to accommodate the ever-increasing size of container ships.
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News5G port network to drive innovation
Telecommunications company Proximus will develop a private 5G network at a Belgian port with the aim of driving innovation and digitalisation.
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NewsEmission-free shipping initiative grows
An emission-free shipping initiative has grown with the commitment of a German port authority.
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NewsShip simulation centre helps port efficiency
A ship simulation centre in Australia has been expanded to enable a full manoeuvring team to conduct integrated and immersive full port scenarios to boost operational efficiency.
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NewsFirst STS bunkering at Antwerp
The first ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering has taken place in the Port of Antwerp as it transitions to a multi-fuel port.
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NewsStrike action breather for DP World
DP World Australia (DPWA) said its operations are expected to function as normal after an interim interlocutory injunction was granted stopping industrial action at its terminals while a 16-month long contract dispute continues.
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NewsTrain service cuts carbon footprint of cargo
CMA CGM has launched a new train service which will connect a European port with a logistics hub in line with its strategy to offer reliable, intermodal, end-to-end eco-friendly solutions.
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NewsOil waste regeneration growth
Ecoslops has said that construction has started on the first industrial unit of its compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil wastes and residues into 2nd generation petroleum products.
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NewsMajor expansion at GPA drives business
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has shared progress its work to increase capacity and secure new business.
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NewsDigitalisation mishandling poses control risk
A new report on digitalising the port call process has said that there is a challenge for current stakeholders in the maritime sector to implement digitalisation and to adopt common, interoperable data standards or to risk losing control in the logistic chain.
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NewsBattery hybrid ferries to clean up the Baltic
Three new battery hybrid ferries are being built to help one operator clean up Ro-Ro cargo routes on the Baltic Sea.
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NewsDeep-water Georgia port plans progress
Plans for a deep-water port have been presented in Georgia as its developers work to secure funding for the project.
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NewsFuture port executive talent nurtured
A port authority and a university have teamed up to launch a unique programme for future port executives.
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NewsBPA calls for Brexit border clarity
The British Ports Association’s (BPA) chief executive has stressed that “the freight sector needs to understand exactly what border requirements there will be from January 2021" as Brexit proceeds.
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NewsDigital efficiency in Malaysia
One Malaysian port is benefitting from the digitisation of its berth planning allowing it to streamline its efficiency and cut down on paperwork.
