All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 532

  • On trend: Multi-touch tables for navigation planning are just one output of HPA’s smartPORT programme
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    A digital journey

    2017-04-03T16:44:00Z

    HPA is well along the path of digital optimisation, but it still has some surprises in store, finds Carly Fields

  • Homebase investment: The increase in throughput was mainly driven by the additional contribution from a new equity investment in Dalian Port (PDA) Company Limited
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    "Major transformations" for CMPort

    2017-04-03T15:15:00Z

    For China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CMPort), focusing on homebase port development and overseas expansion helped to bump container throughput up by 14.5% (95.77 million teu) in 2016.

  • MPA and MLIT were among the signatories of a MoU signed in Singapore last year to widen the network of LNG bunker ready ports
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    Asian LNG bunkering cooperation

    2017-04-03T11:22:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ports and Harbours Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) in order to better promote the use of LNG in the region.

  • Houlder, Trelleborg and Wärtsilä have developed a low-cost LNG transfer solution for projects where shoreside investment may be constrained
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    Simplifying ship to shore bunkering

    2017-03-30T15:36:00Z

    Houlder, Wärtsilä and Trelleborg have developed a floating transfer terminal (FTT) that will enable ship to-shore LNG bunkering without a jetty, reducing infrastructure investment for small to mid-scale projects.

  • Green and clean: The straddle carriers comply with the latest exhaust emission regulations
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    Electric straddle carrier order

    2017-03-29T15:05:00Z

    Kalmar''s electric straddle carriers are helping to support capacity expansion at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) at the Port of Antwerp, with nine more being put on order.

  • Richard Ballantyne: "As the UK moves towards beginning negotiations on the terms of Brexit, it is vital that trade facilitation is given the highest priority"
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    Brexit priorities for British ports

    2017-03-29T14:36:00Z

    Following the signature of Article 50 which triggers the UK’s exit from the EU, UK ports are calling for trade facilitation, infrastructure investment and hinterland connectivity to be central pillars of the Brexit agreement.

  • At the end of the distillation process several fuels are produced, including naphtha, fuel (GO and IFO) and light bitumen
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    Sustainable slops disposal for ports

    2017-03-29T13:30:00Z

    In March 2016, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) released its priorities for the year ahead, with port waste ranking fifth on the list. This high ranking highlights the difficulties many ports have in finding an effective and sustainable solution for slops disposal, writes Vincent Favier, CEO, Ecoslops.

  • Isabelle Ryckbost
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    The sustainable agenda of European cruise ports

    2017-03-29T13:27:00Z

    At the end of February, Brussels was the place to be for the European maritime sector. The maritime beau monde gathered in Europe’s capital for the second edition of the European Shipping Week.

  • Green and clean: The straddle carriers comply with the latest exhaust emission regulations
    News

    Electric straddle carrier order

    2017-03-29T10:50:00Z

    Kalmar''s electric straddle carriers are helping to support capacity expansion at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) at the Port of Antwerp, with nine more being put on order.

  • Becker is perhaps best known for its LNG hybrid barge solutions
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    Becker looks to North America

    2017-03-29T09:50:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems has been chipping away at establishing itself in the North American market where it says its innovative cold ironing and LNG solutions are particularly in demand.

  • Cyber risk: With the increase in automation, ports can expect a marked uptick in the number of cyber attacks Photo: Yuri Samoilov
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    Cyber risks of increased automation

    2017-03-29T03:07:00Z

    With increasing automation of systems and equipment, expect a marked uptick in the number of cyber attacks on ports, a security specialist has warned.

  • Benoit de la Tour unveiled the new focus
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    Navis widens supply chain optimisation focus

    2017-03-28T18:21:00Z

    Navis is targeting a bigger share of the whole supply chain in its bid to make global trade smarter, safer and more sustainable for everyone.

  • Green light: Damen’s InvaSave external ballast water treatment system has received IMO type approval
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    Port ballast water treatment system gets IMO approval

    2017-03-28T16:41:00Z

    Damen’s InvaSave external ballast water treatment system, which is designed primarily for use in ports and harbours, has received IMO type approval.

  • VAHLE was awarded the first contract to electrify ten container blocks of the terminal back in 2011
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    VAHLE electrifies Mexican terminal

    2017-03-28T10:38:00Z

    VAHLE, the mobile power and data solutions company, has completed the electrification of the intermodal area at the Lázaro Cárdenas Terminal (LCT) in Mexico.

  • Buss Erk is using a new Sennebogen 8130 EQ balance material handler in Iskenderun port to handle tonnes of fertiliser
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    Electric material handler saves operating costs

    2017-03-28T10:21:00Z

    A new Sennebogen balance material handler is helping to save one operator up to 75% in operating costs, thanks to a sophisticated balance principle and electric drive.

  • News

    Altamira and Manzanillo box terminals to expand

    2017-03-27T17:38:00Z

    Container terminals in the Mexican ports of Manzanillo and Altamira are taking advantage of new rules governing expansion introduced by the Transport & Communications Ministry and have announced investment of $26.5m.

  • News

    EU’s port legislation enters into force

    2017-03-27T17:29:00Z

    The European Union’s Port Services Regulation has now entered into force and EU member states will be required to implement the legislation within two years.

  • News

    Konecranes offers crane rental option

    2017-03-27T17:29:00Z

    Konecranes has launched a bundled crane rental product to allow users better control of costs and ongoing servicing of units.

  • News

    Getting the message out on the CTU Code

    2017-03-27T17:29:00Z

    Applauding the launch of the Guidelines for Packing Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code), IMO and European Commission officials have lent support to a campaign to get the message out on best practice in packing and securing cargo and compliance across all modes.

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    BOXHUNTER order for Israel

    2017-03-27T17:29:00Z

    Konecranes has won an order for two BOXHUNTER RTGs from Gold Bond Group Ltd (Conterm) in Israel.