Latest News – Page 461
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NewsContainer exit for Taranaki
Port Taranaki has formally withdrawn from the container trade and is to focus energies on the log sector and its existing core businesses of bulk liquids, bulk dry products and supporting the offshore oil and gas sector.
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NewsSydney leapfrogs Melbourne in container ranking
Sydney has overtaken Melbourne as Australia’s biggest container port.
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NewsPush back on DPW Australia levy increases
Arguments over infrastructure fees imposed by stevedores in Australia have intensified following a decision by DP World Australia (DPWA) to increase infrastructure levies at its Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne container terminals.
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NewsDP World presents its vision for Sokhna World Zone
DP World has presented its vision for its Sokhna World Zone project which envisions a sustainable industrial area to attract foreign investment complete with a range of investment incentives.
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NewsLow-carbon cooling units improving sustainability
Hapag-Lloyd has invested in low-carbon cooling units featuring the R513A refrigerant system to maintain and expand its container fleet.
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NewsAutomation taskforce to look at sustainability
A new joint taskforce will explore opportunities and turnkey automation solutions to help operators become more efficient and sustainable.
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NewsABB sets out its digital approach to future shipping needs
The industrial technology giant ABB has set out its electric, digital, connected approach for shipping customers going forward.
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NewsLNG tool to match shipowners with suppliers
Shipowners will be able to inform LNG suppliers about their interest in bunkering LNG in specific locations with a new tool.
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NewsCollision warning system reduces accident risk
Crane and reach stacker operators could reduce the risk of ‘blind spot’ accidents with a new outdoor collision warning system.
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NewsGreen financing could help clean port initiatives
Implementation of environmentally friendly projects and equipment may be boosted by a new green financing project.
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NewsABP launches GB£3.5bn property arm
ABP has launched its transformed property arm as a GB£3.5bn development and investment business with a 960-hectare land bank.
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NewsHouston approves US$275 million budget to invest in growth
The Port of Houston Authority has approved a larger operating budget for 2018 to up its capacity to cater for new resin production along the Houston Ship Channel.
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NewsOakland jobs initiative could go national
A new Port of Oakland development agreement that supports local workers could become a national model for local hiring.
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NewsTaskforce for automation development launched
A new joint taskforce will explore opportunities and turnkey automation solutions.
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NewsWind turbine business sees potential in Hull
A new UK centre for wind turbine equipment has opened in recognition of Green Port Hull’s manufacturing potential.
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NewsOil spill response craft
Tideman Boats is developing a dedicated HDPE oil spill response craft (OSRC) in partnership with Hebo Maritime Services.
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NewsDP World tests the efficiency of remote operation
DP World Yarimca is automating two of its Konecranes RTG cranes to test the possibilities of better efficiency.
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NewsPort of Savannah expansion approved
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has given the green light to rail and gate expansion projects that will significantly boost capacity at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal - North America’s biggest container terminal.
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NewsRotterdam investigates CO2 capture system
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is exploring opportunities with Nederlandse Gasunie (Gasunie) and Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN) to achieve a basic infrastructure to capture and transport carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Port of Rotterdam area.
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NewsJapan to fund Patimban port
Japan’s government has made a $1.04bn (Rp 14.2tr) loan agreement to fund the Patimban deep seaport venture in Subang in Indonesia.
