All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 497
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NewsForklift investment should improve efficiency
ABP’s Port of Ipswich in the UK has announced an £170,000 investment in new Linde forklift trucks to improve efficiency of port operations.
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NewsMaking the transition to shore power
The commissioning of the ''Ampere'', the first fully electric car ferry world-wide, operated by Norled, marked the start of the transition of the Norwegian ferry services from fossil fuel propulsion to electrical power, writes Heiko Vrielink, Stemmann-Technik.
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NewsAre sustainable development goals relevant for sea ports?
In 2015, 193 UN member countries adopted a 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a new sustainable development agenda, but are they relevant for sea ports? asks Claire Bryant, director, Future Proof Solutions and Jason Sprott, director, Sprott Planning & Environment Pty Ltd.
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NewsPort of Tyne introduces merchant shipping welfare fund
A fund to provide welfare support for merchant ships’ sailors visiting the Port of Tyne has raised approximately £10,000.
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NewsThe benefits of battery hybrid powered port equipment
Port operators around the world are concerned with climate change for good reason because severe weather patterns will be detrimental to operations, writes Sean Puchalski, VP Strategic Marketing & Accounts, Corvus Energy.
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NewsPakistan’s first LNG terminal lowers energy costs
Pakistan’s first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal is providing a lower cost sustainable source of energy.
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NewsA strong green ethos
This year’s GreenPort Cruise and Congress host, the Port of Amsterdam, has a strong green ethos. It wants to create a good balance between strong financial returns, whilst also caring for the environment, writes Anne-Marie Causer.
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NewsSolar power as an option for decarbonising terminals
The global energy landscape is changing. Driven by technological improvements and environmental concerns, renewable supplies are increasing, writes Ashley Woods, senior environmental advisor, APM Terminals.
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NewsKalmar efficiency for Fijian terminal
Kalmar is to deliver three Kalmar reachstackers and one empty container handler to increase productivity and improve efficiency at Fiji’s largest port.
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NewsCOSCO to acquire APM Zeebrugge terminal
COSCO SHIPPING Ports will become the sole shareholder of Zeebrugge container terminal in a EUR35m deal with APM Terminals.
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NewsLast chance for sponsorship and branding opportunities
Be part of the initiatives of GreenPort with sponsorship and make sure your brand is out there reaching our captive audience at the conference with representation from the industry professionals including port authorities, environmental managers, shipping operators and terminal operators.
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NewsLNG bunker barge will offer fuelling flexibility
A new LNG bunker barge will provide more flexibility to bunker LNG-fuelled ships in Europe.
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NewsGreenPort Congress set for Port of Baltimore - American edition dates set for May 16-18, 2018
September 2017 Fareham UK – Mercator Media Ltd in Europe, the producer of the highly regarded GreenPort Congress and Cruise Conference, has announced the inaugural American edition is to be hosted by the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Department of ...
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NewsSponsors of GreenPort identify Environmental Sustainability
Come and meet our sponsors at GreenPort Congress and Cruise on 10 to 13 October at the NH Barbizon Palace Hotel, Hosted by the Port of Amsterdam.
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NewsInfrastructure investment is essential for the future of Ports in Europe.
Ever more frequently we are hearing that ports must be able to provide the necessary infrastructure to meet the challenging economic demands and at the same time address the environmental concerns while keeping pace with evolving technological advancements
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NewsFirst fully automated terminal to boost efficiency
New technology will enable the world''s first fully automated international container terminal to improve efficiency and safety.
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NewsFrance and Canada to cooperate more on trade and efficiency
Montreal Port Authority and HAROPA Ports have signed an international cooperation agreement to work more closely together to facilitate trade and improve efficiency.
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NewsGeorgia ports will reopen “as quickly as possible”
The Ports of Savannah and Brunswick are expected to remain closed until at least Wednesday following Hurricane Irma’s impact.
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NewsAsia port alliance grows in strength
Malaysia’s Transport Minister has confirmed five new members will join an Asian port alliance to work more closely together to increase trade volume.
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NewsOakland backs shore power to slash emissions
The Port of Oakland has met with shippers to double efforts to curb emissions by plugging more vessels into shore power.
