Operations News – Page 18
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NewsInvestment uncertainties build
The world looks quite different today than it did in 2019. The implications for port development of these structural shifts are far-reaching. How should the port sector adapt to the new reality? Andrew Penfold takes a look…
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NewsParacas carves out its niche
‘One man’s gain is another’s pain’ as the old adage goes and this is the case with Puerto de Paracas which has made inroads into Callao’s general cargo traffic. But will it last? Rob Ward reviews developments
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NewsPacific ports push-on
Mexico’s two key Pacific Coast ports - Lazaro Cardenas and Manzanillo - are pushing on with major investments to meet new demand. Nearshoring also has the potential to accelerate growth elsewhere, A J Keyes maps the path ahead
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NewsDigital twins: the future
In today’s rapidly evolving world of innovation, the introduction of digital twin technology has provided a game-changing tool for transforming airline operations and has huge potential for application with ports and terminals. Simon Miles, Head of AI, Aerogility, sets the scene
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NewsSafe EV Claims
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) claims carriage of electric vehicles…
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NewsFive for Houston
The Port Houston, Texas, USA has ordered five hybrid RTGs from Konecranes for…
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NewsBEST takes on hybrid cranes in decarbonisation drive
Hutchison Ports has taken another step towards its decarbonisation goal with the arrival of six new hybrid cranes at its BEST terminal in Barcelona, Spain
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NewsA turning point for the ocean freight industry?
The ocean freight industry may have turned a corner after a full year of plummeting rates
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NewsLithium: gateway race on
Argentina is building momentum with lithium exports – big things are expected – and the race is on to capture this cargo from the so-called Lithium Triangle. There are various gateway options – Rob Ward assesses the state-of-play
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NewsGreen credentials tested
The word greenwashing has risen from a rarely used word to one in common usage today. What does it mean?
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NewsLand of opportunity
Mexico has long been a manufacturing alternative to China, but concerns over China’s economy and vulnerabilities to supply chain security from COVID-19 means further opportunities exist, as AJ Keyes discovers
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NewsFelixstowe deepening works complete
Work at the Port of Felixstowe, UK to improve access for the world’s largest container ships has completed
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NewsUnlocking port potential in Indonesia
DP World sees significant potential in Indonesia as a major hub for global trade
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NewsThames Freeport marks investment milestone
Thames Freeport in the UK is celebrating £600m of private sector investment in its first two years, with more than 1,000 new jobs in the region
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NewsAre global container volumes falling?
Container volume at the Port of Oakland in California has fallen compared with the same period last year, in a trend that is possibly global
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NewsAberdeen South Harbour officially opens
A multi-million expansion project at the Port of Aberdeen in Scotland has been officially opened by the Princess Royal
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NewsCertification for Kalmar cyber security system
Kalmar’s automated cyber security solution has been awarded IEC 62443-4-1 certification
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NewsJob losses likely at Port of Liverpool
Job losses are on the cards at the Port of Liverpool following a prolonged fall in container volumes
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NewsCargo handling safety agreement
Two international associations involved in the cargo handling sector are cooperating on safety and sustainability
