Operations News – Page 8
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NewsPeel Ports to sell historic Liverpool site
Peel Ports is selling a historic Merseyside site, opened in 1852 and named after a local MP.
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NewsLiebherr completes New York crane upgrade
Liebherr has concluded a major upgrade project at Port Liberty (formerly Global Container Terminals) in New York
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NewsOmani port expansion on track
A major expansion plan at the Port of Salalah in Oman is on track
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NewsDP World invests in South America
DP World is investing in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador to enhance capacity and operational efficiency
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NewsKonecranes unveils new synthetic rope hoist
Konecranes has released a new rope hoist with a synthetic rope and smart features for enhanced safety and productivity
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NewsSFT chosen for major Rostock refurb
Large refurbishment at the Port of Rostock, Germany, equipped with 59 ShibataFenderTeam cone fenders
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NewsLos Angeles approves US$2.6bn budget
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved a budget of US$2.6 billion to help the port modernise infrastructure, drive decarbonisation and develop the workforce
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NewsUnipart invests in Saudi supply chain
British firm Unipart has spotted Saudi Arabia as a key hub for logistics across Europe and Asia
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NewsIMO Secretary-General to appear at #IAPH2024
IMO Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, will join the #IAPH2024 World Ports Conference to discuss key strategic objectives
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NewsNew cranes boost productivity at Greenock
Peel Ports has invested in two new cranes at Greenock in response to demand from cargo owners
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NewsBlueBox unveils new tracking solution
Logistics solutions provider, BlueBox Systems, has unveiled a new advanced freight tracking solution
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NewsHunterston upgrade boosts offshore wind
Peel Ports Clydeport is investing up to £150 million in the redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard in Ayrshire, Scotland to help boost UK offshore wind
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NewsCollaborative action required to reduce mooring accidents
The recent Safe Mooring Seminar, organised jointly by TT Club and Port Strategy highlighted both the need for, and the desire of a wide range of stakeholders, for collaborative engagement to improve safety when mooring ships. TT’s Mike Yarwood provides an overview of the challenges that exist and the improvements being achieved in this crucial aspect of worker safety.
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NewsData recording for better safety
Port Skills and Safety Ltd (PSS) is calling on the UK Ports industry to improve data recording relating to near-misses and incidents.
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NewsBold decisions required
Felicity Landon charts the key talking points at the recent Coastlink Conference
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NewsBold decisions required
Felicity Landon charts the key talking points at the recent Coastlink Conference
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NewsCongestion looms
The West Mediterranean port region is seeing a surge in container demand in 2024. AJ Keyes assesses the position and asks what, or indeed where, the solution might be moving forward
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NewsEurope – a new reality
The trajectory of European ports is changing – fundamental structural changes are underway. Andrew Penfold identifies the catalysts to change and paints a picture of the port sector 10 years on
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NewsChallenging times
The Hamburg-Le Havre port range is the engine room for the North European mainland and handles a wide range of different cargoes. AJ Keyes assesses how the major facilities performed in 2023 and how 2024 has kicked off
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NewsDemand to head south?
China is at the centre of world dry bulk demand and plays a dominant role in the coal and iron ore trades. Both the steam coal and coking coal sectors are facing major uncertainties. Andrew Penfold takes a look…
