All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 253
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NewsTHREE SOLUTIONS FOR DRAYAGE
Adrian Weiler, Dr. Eva Savelsberg and Matthew Wittemeier of INFORM review three of the common challenges seen in port and terminal drayage operations and outline available optimisation solutions
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NewsDESIGN OPTIONS STACK-UP
New design options continue to be added for RTGs and RMGs catering for diverse requirements. John Bensalhia investigates innovative product initiatives from leading manufacturers.
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NewsTRANSLOADING TAKES OFF
High-quality transloading facilities are a key requirement to support container port demand in North America. AJ Keyes assesses the implications of new funding for this infrastructure at Prince Rupert.
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NewsEuropean ports prepare for Suez congestion
European ports are preparing for increased traffic following the refloating of the ‘Ever Given’ ship and the reopening of the Suez Canal.
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NewsFees waived for green ships
LNG and hydrogen-powered ships will be encouraged to visit a Japanese port from April.
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NewsUpping the ante in automation
Increased AutoShuttles will increase efficiency at Australia’s first fully automated container terminal.
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NewsMajor US infrastructure investment
Capital improvement projects have been approved at a US port that will increase container capacity by 20%.
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NewsPushback on Patrick charges
Australia’s container transport industry is stridently opposing new increases in landside fees and charges applied by Patrick Terminals from 1 March.
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NewsGREEN DEAL FUNDING APPLICATION
A joint application for EU funding designed to facilitate assisting ports to become sustainable multimodal nodes has been submitted by the ports of Stockholm, Belfast, Lubeck and Gent.
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NewsCorporate social responsibility win
One Middle East port operator has become the first-ever company from the Middle East to win a UK corporate social responsibility (CSR) award.
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NewsFirst UK mainland port with 5G
A milestone deal will see the first private 5G network established at UK mainland port in a bid to improve the reliability and security of communications.
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NewsOil recycling goes full circle
The circular economy is playing an increasingly important role in the decarbonisation agenda for ports and Ecoslops is a driving force, writes Rebecca Jeffrey.
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NewsFossil-free green fuel trucks
Fossil-free trucks will enable port and terminal operators to reduce their carbon footprint.
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NewsGuide helps ports cut GHG emissions
A guide focusing on eight practical measures which can support GHG emissions reduction at the ship-port interface has been released.
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NewsGearing up for offshore energy
Green port infrastructure will be developed at a UK port to meet the needs of the offshore energy industry.
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NewsIT guide for port productivity
Boosting productivity and throughput in ports and container terminals will be made easier with a new IT guide.
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NewsOvercoming onshore power issues
Europe’s ports want to install more onshore power, but they’re often prevented from doing so because of costs or logistical issues.
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NewsNEW ADMINISTRATION, NEW ‘SUPER-CYCLE’
COMMENT: All along the East Coast, the talk is all about off shore wind, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsNicaragua investment
The National Port Company (CPN) of Nicaragua forecasts it will handle five million tonnes in 2021, which compares to 4.5 million tonnes in 2020.
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NewsA BIG STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
COMMENT: The environmental media has been awash with news that shipping giant Maersk is aiming to launch its first ‘carbon neutral’ cargo liner vessel, writes Charles Haine.
