All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 376
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NewsFirst exhaust gas purification stage V crane
The first Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane to comply with the new exhaust gas purification stage V is being used for operations in the Port of Passau.
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NewsMulti-million JAXPORT development agreed
Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) board of directors have approved a 25-year agreement with terminal operator SSA Marine for the development and operation of a US$238.7m international container terminal at JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.
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NewsPipe Handling Challenges & New Solutions
The safety & efficiency of handling pipes is crucial. In the majority of cases, pipes are handled manually with slings and chains by men needing to connect hooks. This is dangerous and slow. A new safer and faster way is ready.
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NewsPort marine biosecurity programme wins award
A marine biosecurity surveillance programme that helps protect the natural environment and flora and fauna at ports in Australia has received an Australian Biosecurity Award.
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Press ReleasesKalmar's proven, eco-efficient hybrid straddle carrier technology selected by DP World for four of its European container terminals
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply DP World with a total of 63 Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers for use at four of its European container terminals: 12 units will be delivered to GMP in Le Havre, France; 20 units to Eurofos in Marseille, France; 19 units to Antwerp Gateway ...
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Press ReleasesBusan New Container Terminal Selects CyberLogitec OPUS Terminal Solution
05 March 2019, Korea – Leading maritime, port/terminal and logistics information technology (IT) solutions provider CyberLogitec, signed an agreement with Busan New Container Terminal (BNCT) to implement the highly-integrated terminal operating system, OPUS Terminal, at Busan New Port Terminals.
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Press ReleasesKonecranes wins order for four large mobile harbor cranes from YILPORT
In the first quarter of 2019, Turkey-based YILPORT HOLDING, the 12th biggest global container terminal and port operator, ordered four high-performance Model 8 mobile harbor cranes for two terminals in Latin America. Two of the large Konecranes Gottwald cranes will begin operation in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, in mid-2019, followed by ...
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NewsManufacturer aims for ambitious performance guarantees
Kalmar is gearing up towards a performance-based business model, the company’s president has stated.
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NewsGrey water system meets EU law
Marina operator MDL Marinas has installed Wave International’s Wavebrite grey water system in its new floating office in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, to process overboard waste water and protect the marina environment from pollution.
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NewsCambodia joins EDI revolution
The approval of a grant package extension from Japan will allow Cambodia’s ports to install Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in its ports.
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NewsCollaborative emissions initiative launches
A new Vancouver Fraser Port Authority-led initiative aims to help reduce emissions from international shipping more efficiently and effectively through education about incentive programmes and environmental infrastructure.
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NewsEmissions reduction initiative launches
A new Vancouver Fraser Port Authority-led initiative aims to help reduce emissions from international shipping more efficiently and effectively through education about incentive programmes and environmental infrastructure.
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Press Releases
ShibataFenderTeam opens new office in The Netherlands
The success story of the SFT Group continues in 2019 and with effect of March 2019, SFT opens its 6th office which is based in The Netherlands, located close to Eindhoven.
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Press ReleasesCavotec secures EUR 10.3M automated mooring order
Cavotec has signed an agreement with a port operator to equip two berths at a terminal with MoorMaster™ automated mooring systems.
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NewsLA offers US$1m in community grants
Sustainability projects will be considered for the Port of Los Angeles’ US$1m Community Investment Grant Program for 2019-20.
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NewsNicaragua unveils port investment strategy
Nicaragua’s national port company Empresa Portuaria Nacional has revealed details of investment opportunities available in the ports of Corinto, Puerto San Juan del Sur and Bluefields.
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NewsOECD critical of Portugal’s management model
A study undertaken on the Portuguese economy by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that the current management format is not the best one in terms of boosting the country’s overall competitiveness.
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NewsTecPlata ready for regular business
Bruno Porchietto, chief executive of TecPlata, the container terminal at the Port of La Plata in Argentina, has revealed that the facility is to commence regular operations on April 2.
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NewsHow to 'turbo charge' UK ports
A new 10-point plan to "turbo charge" UK ports and give them greater ability to invest and grow seeks reform of local planning law, with an overall goal of boosting UK trading capability regardless of how Brexit develops.
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NewsBe wary of unjustified optimism
COMMENT: Ports, terminal operators and especially ship owners tend to look for any sign of optimism and then joyously go ahead and invest without paying too much attention to the downsides facing the maritime industry. This is especially true when economic indicators suggest that a recession is around the corner, ...
