Latest News – Page 347
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NewsFleet Cleaner completes Rotterdam oil cleanup
After the recent oil spill disaster involving the Bow Jubail in the Port of Rotterdam, one piece of technology was instrumental in helping the authorities clean ship’s hulls which were fouled by heavy fuel oil.
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NewsGhana tackles port smuggling
Ghana’s government plans to implement a new measure to tackle smuggling in Ghana’s ports arising from diverted transit goods allegedly meant for landlocked countries including Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
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NewsJudge fenders on physical properties
The ShibataFenderTeam Group has released its first White Paper on rubber compounding which looks at the raw materials used in rubber production, the physical properties of a fender and their correlation with the compound’s composition.
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NewsElectric drive promises emissions reduction
Port equipment manufacturer Liebherr has developed a new low-voltage frequency converter system which promises significant reduction in energy consumption and emissions.
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NewsPort of Busan bunkering agreement
The Port of Busan has signed a cooperation agreement with the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) to establish a robust port bunkering system going forward.
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NewsHodeidah strikes could cut off port supplies
Airstrikes on the Houthi rebel-held port city of Hodeidah in Yemen are escalating the risk of food and humanitarian supplies from the port being cut off, a UN boss has warned.
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NewsCosco US “fully recovered” post cyber attack
Cosco Shipping Lines’ Americas network is fully operational following a cyber attack, the company has said.
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NewsAdani Ports inks long-term Dhamra LNG pact
Adani Ports has inked a long-term LNG regasification agreement for the Dhamra LNG terminal with GAIL India to help secure its future status as a supply hub to eastern India, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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NewsAutomation not always inevitable
It doesn’t always make sense to automate and the feasibility of automation depends on available investment and previous technology and equipment choices, the president of Tideworks Technology has said.
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NewsEco pilings protect Hueneme marine life
The Port of Hueneme is using chemical free eco-friendly pilings for its new efficiency-geared harbour deepening project.
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NewsPort checks essential in Brexit UK
Inland border controls post-Brexit would present public, animal and environmental health risks, the Port Health Authority for London has warned.
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NewsPSC collective kick-starts emissions campaign
The Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU port state control (PSC) regimes have agreed to focus on the prevention of ship air pollution during their forthcoming concentrated inspection campaigns (CICs).
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NewsCosco cyber attack hits Long Beach services
Cosco Shipping Lines has confirmed its Long Beach customer service centre (COSAG) has been “adversely affected” following a cyber attack on its US operations.
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NewsTorqeedo powers clean electric vessels
Torqeedo is supplying electric propulsion systems for a fleet of 15 new passenger excursion boats recently delivered to Vinpearl’s newest resort development at Hoi An, Vietnam.
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NewsRemote monitoring system for ocean cleaning
A new remote monitoring system is being put to the test as part of the first-ever ocean cleanup system which will eventually go to work on a large-scale cleaning project in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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News“Unprecedented uncertainty” for trade
Global trade prospects in 2018 face an “almost unprecedented level of uncertainty” which calls for caution about expected cargo volume for 2018, Hutchison Port Holdings has said.
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NewsPort of Qasim LNG infrastructure agreement
Engro Corporation Ltd of Pakistan and Royal Vopak of the Netherlands have signed a Share Purchase Agreement in which Vopak will acquire a 29% share in Elengy Terminal Pakistan Ltd (ETPL).
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NewsOakland aims for no emissions operations
The US Port of Oakland has set an ambitious target to reduce emissions as part of its air quality improvement plan which is currently out for public review.
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News135 teu millionaire ports
In 2017, 135 ports handled more than 1m teu with these ports handling 84% of the estimated teu volume worldwide.
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NewsFelixstowe admits "rail misses"
The Port of Felixstowe has “continued to suffer from a significant number of rail misses” but this number reduced following the introduction of new yard procedures on 12 July and implementation of its latest terminal operating system (TOS) upgrade on 14 July.
