Latest News – Page 459
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NewsFinance rescheduled for ports in Madeira
In Portugal, the Council of the Regional Government of Madeira has decided to amend the finance and work programme it signed with the island’s ports’ administration, APRAM. In particular, this will result in the rescheduling of its €8.319m financial contribution to this organisation.
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NewsCoal unpopularity impacts UK volumes
Freight handled by UK ports in 2016 was down 3% due to a reduced demand for coal imports.
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News2012 Welcome Reception sets the tone!
The networking started at the welcome reception and continued all week. The venue was the beautiful Vielle Charite located in the heart of the Panier, Marseille.
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NewsMultipurpose zero emissions tractor is cost effective
A zero-emissions tractor with full battery electric power aims to help ports be environmentally friendly and reduce costs.
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NewsAutonomous container loading to cut port emissions
Autonomous container loading and offloading concepts that will cut emissions at ports are under development.
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NewsShore power could slash Norwegian emissions
Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.
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NewsCentral Arctic port proposal approved
Canada’s largest and northernmost territory has taken initial steps towards creating the Central Arctic’s first deep-water port at the mid-point of the Northwest Passage.
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NewsFirst offshore cold ironing class vessel certified
The first offshore vessel with the DNV GL class notation Shore Power has been certified.
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NewsZero emissions ferry provides fast service
A zero-emissions, economical test commuter ferry with a cruise speed of 25 knots plus is ready for operation.
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NewsCanadian container terminal closed after 11 staff injured
Canada’s Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal was yesterday closed after 11 employees were injured.
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NewsShore power could slash Norwegian emissions
Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.
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Central Arctic port proposal approved
Canada’s largest and northernmost territory has made initial steps towards creating the Central Arctic’s first deep-water port at the mid-point of the Northwest Passage.
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NewsPort of Tianjin observes coal and steel drop
A measure aimed at combatting Beijing’s pollution problem has led to a dramatic drop in coal and steel throughput at the Port of Tianjin as traders and shippers have been forced to divert cargoes to its northern rivals.
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NewsSmart solutions not enough, says Kalmar
With port machines getting ever-more intelligent, traditional hardware manufacturers, such as Kalmar, now find themselves straddling the hard and software line.
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NewsKalmar: VR can improve terminal safety
Kalmar has been putting virtual reality (VR) and 3D technology to use to improve safety solutions for global terminals.
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NewsGreenport Congress and Cruise Hosted by the Port of Amsterdam
The Port of Amsterdam, host of this year’s GreenPort Congress and Cruise, is one of the world’s most important logistics hubs.
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NewsEnvironmental Challenges - a key discussion point in our interactive Workshops.
Environmental challenges that ports need to solve, as well as balancing expectations with regulatory requirements, will be addressed at the GreenPort Congress in Amsterdam.
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NewsPort of Houston operational
Operations have resumed at the Port of Houston’s Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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NewsSustainable port campaign facilitates investment
A sustainability campaign aims to secure ongoing investment at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsGothenburg licks its throughput wounds
Port of Gothenburg is suffering the fallout from the ongoing labour dispute with figures showing an unprecedented fall in container volumes.
