All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 416
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NewsBallast water treatment for muddy water ports
India has been advocating port-based mobile ballast water treatment since 2013 especially in ports with challenging water quality which can suffer from non-compliance.
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NewsLow sulphur fuel storage for Rotterdam
A.P. Moller Maersk and Royal Vopak have signed an agreement to create a 0.5% sulphur bunkering facility at the port to aid future compliance.
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NewsDPW potential “one-stop shop” strategy risky
DP World’s acquisition of European short-sea and feeder carrier Unifeeder is unprecedented in scale and naturally throws up questions about the company’s motivation, Drewry has stated.
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NewsHamburg delight at deepening project decision
A controversial project to deepen the River Elbe to improve large vessel access at the Port of Hamburg can now begin following completion and approval of the third supplementary planning procedure.
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Hutchison launches cyber security programme
Hutchison Ports has introduced its own cyber security recovery programme, to improve the group’s overall readiness and protection from cyber crimes.
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NewsEmissions-cutting LNG power generator
A new 1.5-megawatt mobile LNG power generator is set to enable large container ships at the Port of Hamburg to switch off their auxiliary diesel supplies during lay time to save fuel, reduce emissions and improve air quality.
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NewsSiemens to exhibit at GreenPort Cruise & Congress
Siemens will be placing themselves in front of over 180 senior decision makers in the ports and terminals sector at GreenPort 2018.
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NewsLargest solar park in the Netherlands
A solar power project which is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands is helping North Sea Port increase its credentials as a steward for renewable energy.
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NewsGothenburg container volumes recover
Container volumes at the Port of Gothenburg have recovered following a drop of 19% in 2017.
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NewsRestrictive practices fined in Vigo
In Spain, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), or the National Commission on Markets and Competition, has fined five stevedoring companies and five port unions for illegal agreements that have restricted competition in the Port of Vigo. These have kept prices artificially high and undermined the ...
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NewsOperators squabble at Buenos Aires
The Argentinian government’s decision to unify the Port of Buenos Aires’ five box terminals under the single operator in 2019 has caused skirmishes to break out between some of the existing operators.
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NewsIquique lacks adequate infrastructure
A report set up in October 2017 by the World Bank to look into the performance of free zones in Chile has found that Iquique has faced problems because of outdated infrastructure.
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News$100m development of Matamoros port
In Mexico, a Puerto de Matamoros development plan that includes a multipurpose terminal will require overall investment of $100m.
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NewsIndian port reform bill still not passed
A bill to overhaul the management of the major ports of India and ensure fair conditions across all the country’s ports has not yet been passed, despite being pending since 2016.
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NewsElectric RTGs for Koper dock
The operator of Slovenia’s only port has placed an order for five electric RTGs from Konecranes in order to make operations more efficient.
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NewsFinal programme released
Over 48 leading industry professionals are speaking at GreenPort 2018, sharing best practice and exemplary case studies in the port and terminal sector. Are you joining them?
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NewsBid to limit business loss at Genoa
Efforts to limit cargo handling business losses to 5% at the Port of Genoa are being made following the collapse of the Morandi Bridge on 14 August.
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NewsIndustry bodies highlight port trade opportunities
The British Ports Association (BPA), UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) and Associated British Ports (ABP) have welcomed the UK Department for International Trade’s new Export Strategy and highlighted the importance of ports to future trade opportunities.
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NewsHydrogen trucks to lower US port emissions
Toyota has unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck which will help clean up emissions at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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News270m teu extra container capacity planned
About 350 upcoming expansion projects aim to supply 270m teu additional container handling capacity up to the year 2023, with chances for completion varying regionally from 40% to 70%.
