All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 357
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NewsBarrelling down to net-zero
COMMENT: The force is strong at the moment. The push for immediate action on climate risks from David Attenborough, the BBC, youth protests and Greta Thunberg (calling out politicians for procrastination) is gaining traction, writes Charles Haine
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NewsCalling on the youth of today
Erasmus’ Maurice Jansen sees value in young professional networks taking the stage in ports around the world
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NewsBe part of disruption or be disrupted
Cargotec’s Dr Tero Hottinen explains why ports need a finger of the pulse of disruptive technology
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Press Releases
Port of Tilbury still reaping the benefits of 30-year-old Rubb warehouse
A Rubb warehouse has been brought back to life to support relocation goals of Tilbury Port planners and a long-term customer.
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Press ReleasesSYNERGY adds a 3rd train frequency between the Port of Barcelona and Miranda de Ebro
Synergy, the logistics operator of Hutchison Ports group, has launched a 3rd train frequency between the Port of Barcelona and Miranda de Ebro, thus consolidating in record time its commitment to Miranda de Ebro and northern Spain.
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NewsNot immune to labour shortfall
Iain MacIntyre finds out how ports have had to overcome old-fashioned thinking to ensure a viable workforce in the future
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NewsTrade wins in biosecurity battle
Iain MacIntyre investigates the pioneering programmes at ports that have waged war against invasive species and pests
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NewsFirst small US marine and truck LNG facility
The first small-scale LNG facility in the US with both marine and truckloading capabilities has opened to serve customers at the Port of Jacksonville.
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NewsVancouver strikes averted at eleventh hour
A BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) enforced lockout has been lifted and an International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada-organised strike withdrawn after a “tentative agreement” on a new labour contract was reached between the two organisations.
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NewsUK port launches triple eco initiative
Shoreham Port has launched three new eco-friendly initiatives including a proposal for a new biodiversity corridor along the port’s seafront, tree planting on the port’s perimeter and a trial installation of debris-collecting Seabins.
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NewsHutchison Ports signs Quebec terminal deal
Québec Port Authority has signed an agreement with Hutchison Ports and CN (Canadian National Railway) to build and operate a CAD$775m deepwater container terminal.
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Press ReleasesHutchison Ports BEST terminal increases its capacity
On March 2019, BEST container terminal in the Port of Barcelona, received 6 new automated cranes (ASC) from the Finnish supplier Konecranes, thereby increasing its storage capacity from 24 to 27 automated blocks. Currently, these blocks are being assembled and tested and they are expected to be fully operational in ...
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NewsTIL bids for new Valencia terminal
Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) has proposed to invest €1,011m to build and operate the new terminal within the northern extension of the Port of Valencia.
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Press ReleasesAnd the first Kuenz FREERIDER goes to…
Decades of experience and continuous product improvement has led Kuenz to become an innovation leader in the container handling market. Because of these strengths, Kuenz elevated the common RTG design into the 21st century with its product innovation – the Kuenz FREERIDER – presented in 2018. Now Kuenz is proud ...
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NewsVancouver warns of strike and lockout damage
The Port of Vancouver has stressed how a withdrawal of labour would be “extremely disruptive” as the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) goes ahead with its plan to lock out workers on 30 May in retaliation to the International Longshoreman Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada’s plans for strike action.
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NewsEPC contracts for Rio Grande LNG terminal
NextDecade Corporation has signed two contracts with Bechtel Oil, Gas and Chemicals for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of its planned Rio Grande LNG export terminal at the Port of Brownsville in Texas.
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NewsPartnership to reduce PSA’s carbon emissions
A new partnership between Energy Market Authority (EMA) and PSA Singapore aims to make the latter’s port operations more eco-efficient by helping reduce overall energy usage and carbon emissions.
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NewsPortXL Shakedown to showcase next-gen tech
More than 50 companies will showcase next-generation technologies and solutions to benefit the port ecosystem and beyond at the PortXL Shakedown.
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NewsCosta Rica assesses four port projects
The government of Costa Rica is considering investment in four port projects and has committed $3.348m to pre-investment studies.
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NewsSetúbal dockers sign new labour agreement
Stevedores at the Portuguese Port of Setúbal have unanimously approved in principle a new collective bargaining agreement, which should bring labour stability to what had become a hotspot of unrest over the past six months.
