All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 500
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NewsPort of Tianjin observes coal and steel drop
A measure aimed at combatting Beijing’s pollution problem has led to a dramatic drop in coal and steel throughput at the Port of Tianjin as traders and shippers have been forced to divert cargoes to its northern rivals.
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Central Arctic port proposal approved
Canada’s largest and northernmost territory has made initial steps towards creating the Central Arctic’s first deep-water port at the mid-point of the Northwest Passage.
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NewsGreenport Congress and Cruise Hosted by the Port of Amsterdam
The Port of Amsterdam, host of this year’s GreenPort Congress and Cruise, is one of the world’s most important logistics hubs.
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NewsEnvironmental Challenges - a key discussion point in our interactive Workshops.
Environmental challenges that ports need to solve, as well as balancing expectations with regulatory requirements, will be addressed at the GreenPort Congress in Amsterdam.
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ConferenceGreenPort Congress 2017, 11-13 October 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
This year’s Gold and Carbon Offset Sponsor RightShip is the world’s leading maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation.
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NewsPort of Houston operational
Operations have resumed at the Port of Houston’s Barbours Cut and Bayport terminals in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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NewsSustainable port campaign facilitates investment
A sustainability campaign aims to secure ongoing investment at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsGothenburg licks its throughput wounds
Port of Gothenburg is suffering the fallout from the ongoing labour dispute with figures showing an unprecedented fall in container volumes.
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NewsUS Gulf ports in post-Harvey recovery mode
The ports of Texas City, Galveston and Freeport have been reopened with restrictions on vessel traffic, according to Reuters.
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NewsPort Corpus Christi out of action until 4 September
Port Corpus Christi is not expected to resume standard operations for another four days as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
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NewsDeveloping efficiency with electrification
As emissions-reducing equipment continues to play a key part in the transport and logistics green agenda, Hyster is demonstrating its commitment to the cause, discovers Rebecca Jeffrey.
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NewsStudy promotes LNG bunkering in Asia
A study on LNG bunkering for car carriers plying between Japan and Singapore will promote LNG bunkering in Asia.
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Goods could face post-Brexit delays at UK ports
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said that goods being imported into the UK could get stuck at ports and other points of entry for up to three days if British Prime Minister Theresa May does not reach a proper Brexit customs agreement with the European Union.
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CentrePort Wellington earthquake repairs to cost NZ$340m (US$246.7)
The cost of mending the damage to CentrePort Wellington from the Kaikoura Earthquake in November last year is expected to reach NZ$340m (US$246.7), the Greater Wellington Regional Council''s (WRC) holding company has said.
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COSCO Shipping Ports marks 11.8% throughput growth
Chinese ports operator COSCO Shipping Ports saw its global container terminal throughput increase in the half year-on-year by 11.8% to 41.8m teu, the company said.
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NewsOne bridge too far
It’s often said European port authorities assume both public and economic responsibilities and our latest fact-finding survey showed that 90% of European ports are situated in or close to urban agglomerations.
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NewsSustainable cruise in polar bear country
Michele Witthaus talks to organisations active in increasing sustainability in cruise tourism in the Arctic port of Longyearbyen.
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NewsRecords smashed at NZ’s Tauranga
New Zealand’s Port of Tauranga has claimed status as the country’s “largest, fastest-growing and most-productive port”, following an impressive annual result.
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NewsP&HSC forum addresses risk assessment
Delegates at the inaugural New Zealand Port & Harbour Marine Safety Code (P&HSC) forum have gained a detailed insight into the thorough risk assessment being undertaken by the country’s ports in preparation for accommodating ever-larger callers.
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NewsWorld cargo throughput increases by 6.8%
Cargo throughput at key world ports saw a year-on-year increase of 6.8% in Q2 2017, a significant improvement compared with the growth of Q2 2016, and maintained the rising trend of Q1 2017, Shanghai International Shipping Institute said.
