Latest News – Page 339
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NewsBox throughput up in Latin America
Ports in Latin America and the Caribbean saw container throughput rise by 7.7% year-on-year in 2018.
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NewsDjibouti ordered to pay US$385m to DCT
DP World secured another legal victory this week when the Djibouti government was ordered to pay US$385m plus interest to Djibouti port operator Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) for breaching its exclusivity rights by developing container facilities at Doraleh Multipurpose Terminal.
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NewsEngineering deal for Newcastle LNG terminal
Australian construction company Watpac will provide design, engineering and construction services for the onshore infrastructure components of EPIK’s Newcastle LNG FSRU import terminal at the Port of Newcastle in Australia.
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NewsCO2 storage project could be realised
A project aimed at achieving a generally accessible transport and storage infrastructure into which multiple parties can supply CO2 is gathering interest from potential stakeholders.
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NewsBlue economy is focus for Baltic ports
Topics essential to the concept of the Blue Economy have been discussed at a conference focused on development of a sustainable maritime economy in the Baltic region.
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NewsCalifornia’s zero-emission truck vision is achievable
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the feasibility of deploying clean truck technology to begin meeting the zero-emission goals set by the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), which found that all the existing and start-up Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) appear to be ...
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NewsCalifornia’s zero-emission truck vision is achievable
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the feasibility of deploying clean truck technology to begin meeting the zero-emission goals set by the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), which found that all the existing and start-up Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) appear to be ...
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NewsMediterranean LNG strategy fit
Plans for LNG infrastructure at Cagliari are part of a much larger programme underway in the Mediterranean, as Valeria Mangarotti explains.
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NewsBatu Ampar investment to rival PSA Singapore
Indonesia''s state port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I (Pelindo I) has invested S$115m into the Port of Batu Ampar to raise its competitiveness in a move which may pit it against PSA Singapore.
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NewsNew LNG terminal planned for Ukraine
The Port of Reni is considering seeking funding to build an LNG terminal and establish a floating vessel bunkering facility to help meet the EU’s alternative fuels infrastructure directive.
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NewsItapoá secures major IDB loan
Brazil’s Porto Itapoá, a private-use terminal located in Santa Catarina state, has concluded a financing package worth $116m to boost capacity.
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NewsConditions still not right for Ilo investment
Gustavo Jáuregui, managing director of the National Chamber of Commerce of Bolivia, has stated that neither Bolivia nor Peru have yet made significant-enough progress to enable them to make public-private co-investment in the Port of Ilo, which is viewed as a genuine alternative to the Chilean Puerto de Arica for ...
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NewsIrish port buys zero-emission electric cars
Ireland’s Port of Waterford has purchased three new zero-emission electric cars for transporting pilots and marine personnel on both sides of the Suir Estuary.
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NewsForget big, think small for data gains
Small data could shine a light into places left dark by the bigger stuff, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsLocked horns and bad blood in Djibouti
DP World’s unceremonious eviction from Djibouti sends a chilling message to other foreign investors. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsStepping up to a smart gear with clusters
Innovation clusters are popping up across the sector, as ports recognise the value of exploring new technologies together. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTaking handling training to the next level
Modern training techniques go head-to-head with traditional teaching methods to improve bulk cargo handling. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsA region of port powerhouses
China may dominate the port top ten, but it’s not the only country making sure its voice is heard in East Asia, finds Kate Jones
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Circular space opportunities
COMMENT: There is a clear transition towards a circular economy, where materials and components are reused or recycled at the end of their lifecycle, and this transition has important consequences for supply chains, ranging from the way products are designed to the business models of companies, writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsIssues bubble up in undersea sector
Iain MacIntyre investigate the issues hanging over the progression of the commercial diving industry serving ports
