Operations News – Page 3
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NewsBPA announces 2024 awards nominees
The BPA has announced its nominees for the 2024 BPA Awards, recognising excellence, innovation, sustainability and leadership across UK ports
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NewsDe-risking port logistics
Ian McRobbie, Programme Manager for Ports and Maritime Infrastructure at BMT*, drawing on extensive project experience highlights the merits of optimising bulk transshipment through ‘Climate-Smart’ simulation technology
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NewsOCR: The ‘science fiction’ age
The adoption of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology in ports continues to grow…
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NewsRiver Amazon resourcefulness
With access to the jungle port of Manaus restricted by low water levels in the River Amazon a highly creative solution has been developed to keep essential supply lines open. Rob Ward charts an unfolding story
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NewsTbilisi Deal
AD Ports Group (AD Ports) has confirmed the acquisition process for Tbilisi Dry Port, making the Group the…
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NewsOn-Dock is Go
A US$52 million infrastructure project to significantly improve on-dock rail capacity at the Pier 300 terminal in the…
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NewsPSA Takes Loconi
PSA Baltics N.V., a subsidiary of PSA International (PSA), is acquiring an 85% majority stake in Loconi International S.A. …
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NewsCharting West-Med port congestion
The Red-Sea attacks are approaching their first anniversary in early November and the maritime world has become used to the new situation of structural re-routings around Cape Good Hope. JP Verschuure, Director at Rebel, asks if the problems are reducing or whether supply chains are just as congested as in the Spring of this year?
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NewsMore Capacity Required
Will there be sufficient container port capacity developed in the North Atlantic region moving forward? Are intermodal rail capabilities at the region’s ports effectively competing with facilities elsewhere? These two key questions are addressed by AJ Keyes
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NewsBig numbers
The North Atlantic port region serves some of the most densely populated areas in North America and container growth is outperforming the national average. AJ Keyes assesses why this is a port region of ‘big numbers’
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NewsPort of Tyne welcomes future leaders
The Port of Tyne welcomed six new apprentices and one graduate, selected from over 230 applicants, to start their maritime careers
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NewsBrunswick expands storage for RoRo trade
The Port of Brunswick in the US is expanding vehicle storage by 50 acres to meet growing RoRo trade demands
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NewsDP World extends port investment in Mozambique
US$600 million will be invested over the next three years, boosting Mozambique’s port infrastructure and trade connectivity
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NewsForth Ports makes board changes
Forth Ports appoints Paul Dale as COO, while Carole Chan steps down as chief commercial and financial officer
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NewsNigerian terminal upgrade boosts trade
APM Terminals’ US$115 million WACT upgrade is set to boost Nigeria’s economy by improving port efficiency, safety and capacity
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NewsUS strikes threaten global trade
A potential ILA strike on top of Suez and Panama Canal disruptions threatens to severely impact global trade and supply chains
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: How 5G is transforming port connectivity
5G technology promises to revolutionise optimise connectivity, streamline cargo handling and enhance port automation
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NewsAAPA launches Latin America initiative
AAPA has launched AAPA Latin America to enhance regional engagement, focusing on trade efficiency and economic growth
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NewsUS strikes loom over container shipping
Anticipated labour strikes threaten US container shipping stability, with potential delays, increased leasing rates and logistical challenges
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NewsUS west coast ports brace again for labour strikes
Potential labour strikes, alongside tariff uncertainties and extreme weather events, are creating a volatile environment for global trade
