Operations News – Page 5
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NewsNew cranes at Felixstowe boost net zero ambitions
The Port of Felixstowe has acquired five new automated electric RTGs as part of its commitment to net zero
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NewsGreenock port upgrade to future-proof operations
A complex crane infrastructure upgrade project has completed at Greenock Ocean Terminal to ensure it is fit for the future
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NewsThe critical need for safety preparedness
Ningbo Port’s recent vessel explosion should serve as a warning and lessons can be learned
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NewsJan De Nul wins major contracts to boost ‘Middle Corridor’
Jan De Nul has been awarded two major contracts in Georgia and Kazakhstan, providing a significant boost to the ‘Middle Corridor’
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NewsGPA begins work on rail expansion
The Blue Ridge Connector will significantly boost the efficiency and speed of container movement across Georgia and the US Midwest
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NewsFifth year of record Pilbara exports
The Pilbara region in Australia has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a record 758.3 million tonnes of exports passing through its ports in the 2023-24 financial year
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NewsNew berth opens at Puerto Bolívar
A new container berth and yard has officially opened at Puerto Bolívar in Ecuador, marking a significant milestone in the port terminal’s modernisation
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NewsConsent sought to restore historic dock tower
Associated British Ports hopes to receive consent to restore the ’jewel in the Port of Grimsby’, its historic Dock Tower
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NewsHuge rail upgrade begins at Long Beach
Work has begun on ‘America’s Green Gateway’ – a significant upgrade to facilities which will triple rail cargo capacity at the Port of Long Beach in California
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NewsPort innovation network welcomes South America
A network of port innovation hubs has welcomed its first member from South America
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NewsForth Ports Leith trials new deep water berth
A new deep water berth at Leith has been successfully trialled with a visit by the 88,500 tonne Carnival Legend
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NewsEnhancing terminal tractor safety
A new multi-camera system for terminal tractors is helping Rosslare Europort become an integrated smart port
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NewsUS$3m to protect Oakland from rising sea levels
The Port of Oakland and city have been granted US$3m to help combat the effects of rising sea levels
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NewsKalmar electric empty container handler launch…
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new electric empty container handler.
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NewsBreakthrough system
Lisa Barbieri, Simulations Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, CM Labs, charts the expanding role of simulation today in operator training and hails the enhancement of its power when formatted in an Intelligent Training System
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NewsShortsea renaissance
With uncertainties over the vector of deepsea container flows in the wake of political upheavals, the emphasis is increasingly focusing on shortsea shipping. How will this develop and what are the key issues for maximising demand? Andrew Penfold takes a look…
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Montevideo controversy
Rob Ward examines the pros and cons of the increasingly public dispute between Montecon and Katoen Natie over terminal operating rights in Montevideo
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NewsBCT upgrade advances
Gdynia’s Baltic Container Terminal is advancing a comprehensive terminal upgrade. Mike Mundy unveils the key steps which will deliver a significantly enhanced service offering
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News‘Loaded dice’ in Dar Es Salaam
A question was asked from the floor in the Africa focus session of the recent Terminal Operations Conference, held in Rotterdam, as to what are the root causes and the cure for the poor vessel turnround times and other performance related problems experienced over an extended period in the port of Dar es Salaam?
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NewsEcuador: harmony sought
The turbulence now prevailing in Ecuador – spanning economics, business agility, security and other issues - is mirrored in the country’s maritime port sector which in recent years has a seen a significant injection of new capacity but left in its trail fundamental differences between the various terminals, particularly container terminals.
