All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 431
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NewsMoU aims to speed up sustainability
A new MoU wants to ensure faster testing and implementation of sustainable innovation by appointing representatives of key equipment, technology and financial services providers at ports.
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NewsUKMPG launches ‘Digital Dragons' Den’ contest
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has launched a ‘Digital Dragons Den’ contest to connect innovators in the digital space with major investors and operators in the UK ports sector.
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NewsTruck scanning reduces idle time
A new truck scanning project at Barge Terminal Tilburg aims to provide terminals with more data to enable better control of supply chains, faster turnaround times and less waste of time and fuel.
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NewsHamburg University wins PEMA Challenge
The University of Hamburg has won the 2018 Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA) Student Challenge to find a sustainable, practical and commercially viable solution to reducing container terminal CO2 emissions.
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Call for greater port co-ordination and co-operation
Shipping lines, ports and other operators in the maritime sector have been urged towards greater co-ordination and co-operation in dealing with the challenges ahead at a special event on ports hosted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London.
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Weaker ports risk abandonment in digital sprint
Weaker or smaller ports that are unable to keep up with digitalisation and infrastructure demands could be abandoned by shipping lines, delegates at an International Maritime Organization special event on ports heard.
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NewsLiebherr reackstacker offers improve performance
Swiss-headquartered port equipment manufacturer Liebherr unveiled two new reachstacker models at TOC Europe 2018 in Rotterdam.
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NewsVolvo Penta will introduce electric by 2021
Volvo Penta is to offer electrified solutions in both its marine and industrial segments by 2021 with the aim of becoming a driving force in sustainable power solutions.
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Technical committee to tackle definition of standards
The Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) and the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) have announced the establishment of the Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 (TIC 4.0).
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NewsKonecranes eco-efficient lift truck concept
Konecranes has launched three green driveline solutions for lift trucks aimed at delivering between 25 and 40% fuel savings for operators through a reduction in the use of fossil fuels.
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NewsHyster Li-ion container handler in development
Hyster has unveiled more details of its all-electric laden container handler currently in development at the TOC Europe exhibition.
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NewsEco Reachstacker boasts fuel saving guarantee
Kalmar has introduced an eco-efficient reachstacker which boasts a fuel saving guarantee to customers.
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NewsKonecranes eco-efficient lift truck concept
Konecranes has launched three green driveline solutions for lift trucks aimed at delivering between 25 and 40% fuel savings for operators.
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NewsAPMT COO highlights new operator reality
The chief operating officer of APM Terminals (APMT), Keith Svendsen, has identified growing competition, diminishing returns and container growth and consolidation in the liner customer base as “the reality” for terminal operators.
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NewsMOU to speed up sustainability
A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to ensure a faster route for testing and implementation of sustainable innovations by key equipment, technology, cargo handling and financial services providers into the world''s major ports.
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NewsVolvo Penta will introduce electric by 2021
Volvo Penta is to offer electrified solutions in both its marine and industrial segments by 2021 with the aim of becoming a driving force in sustainable power solutions.
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NewsWEF transport head notes disruptive powers
Automation, online markets and distributed business were just some of the forces of disruption identified by the World Economic Forum''s (WEF) head of supply chain and transport industries on the opening day of TOC Europe 2018.
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NewsConti brings radial tyres into product range
Continental Tires is to introduce radial tyres to its port application portfolio in 2019.
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NewsIncentive schemes that promote green shipping
An increasing number of ports in Europe, North-America and parts of Asia have in recent years introduced or adopted incentive programmes to encourage ships to use cleaner marine fuels or reduce air emissions while in port, writes Renilde Becqué, independent emissions consultant
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Kalmar shakes up reachstacker offerings
The launch of Kalmar’s new Eco Reachstacker marks the company’s first step on its journey to a full suite of electrically powered units by 2021.
