Latest News – Page 487
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NewsVlieborg receives innovative hull cleaning
An innovative hull cleaning robot that can clean ships while they are in port has been launched in the Port of Rotterdam.
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Positive take up of ‘green’ discount
Sixty-six ships calling at terminals on the Thames qualified for the UK’s first port charge discount for cleaner ships in the first three months of 2017, including car carriers, container ships and tankers.
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NewsCanal expansion 'fails to meet expectations'
Far fewer ships than expected have made the passage from the expanded Panama Canal to US ports due to “insufficient operational resources” within the Panama Canal, the International Organisation of Masters, Mates and Pilots has claimed.
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NewsHueneme wins environmental award
California''s Port of Hueneme has been recognised for its environmental projects with a state award.
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NewsLondon’s getting greener
The UK’s Port of London Authority (PLA) says that there’s been a positive early uptake of its green discount on port charges.
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NewsA collective voice in sustainability
Safety and environmental risk expert, RightShip, is the latest company to join The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), the collective group working together to help create a more environmentally sustainable maritime industry by 2040.
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NewsGreenPort Congress networking dinner venue confirmed
2017 hosts, Port of Amsterdam, has confirmed that this year’s Conference Dinner will be held at the iconic Pompstation. The GreenPort Congress is renowned for its networking opportunities and this year’s event looks set to exceed all expectations.
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NewsPort of Amsterdam CEO confirmed to give keynote address at 2017 GreenPort Congress
Koen Overtoom, CEO since December 2016, will share the ‘Sustainability ambitions and challenges of the port of Amsterdam’. The port of Amsterdam is one of the largest energy ports in Europe and delegates will learn about the port’s challenges but also its best practices. Book now to guarantee your ...
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NewsStart-up promises to improve port efficiency
A new start-up promises to help operators improve efficiency using Big Data analytics to support business decisions and to transform port calls covering all key regions.
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NewsEco-friendly material handling
The UK’s first Liebherr LH 120 M mobile material handler has been put into operation at Ridham Sea Terminal in Kent.
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NewsTerminal management software
Emerson has launched next-generation terminal management software which it says will help operators streamline operations and manage their terminals more efficiently.
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NewsVisedo focuses on Asia
Finnish manufacturer of heavy duty electric drivetrains, Visedo, is focusing on hastening the transition to hybrid and electric marine vessels across Asia.
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NewsOakland up for alliance challenge
A Port of Oakland executive says that newly formed ocean carrier alliances will benefit his port bringing larger vessels and more container moves per vessel increasing the efficiency of operations.
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NewsForth Ports identifies technology opportunities
Operator Forth Ports is harnessing technology to set itself apart from other UK ports.
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NewsAAPA, MARAD complete investment toolkit
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), together with a host of industry experts, have completed their Port Planning and Investment Toolkit (PPIT) to help ports better compete for funding.
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NewsBattery power for Chinese port
Corvus Energy will provide Orca Energy lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS) for four hybrid RTGs at Changshu Port, which wants to increase its efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Chilean ports increase traffic by 4.3%
Chile’s ten publicly-owned ports boosted traffic by 4.3% in 2016.
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NewsArgentina discusses future port development
The Argentinean government has calculated that the Port of Buenos Aires needs investment of $1bn in order to modernise. This would see container capacity raised from 800,000 teu to 1.2m teu.
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Ports Australia appoints new CEO
Former Australian Minister of Police Michael Gallacher has been appointed chief executive of Ports Australia, succeeding David Anderson, who announced his decision to leave the position earlier in the year after serving ten years as chief executive.
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NewsDiscontent continues over DPWA fee hike
DP World Australia’s decision to raise infrastructure fees at Melbourne and Port Botany continues to fuel intense debate in Australia.
