All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 539

  • News

    Spain’s stevedoring saga continues

    2017-02-22T09:34:00Z

    Spain’s Ministry of Development has sent the government proposed legislation covering the reform of stevedoring at the country’s ports.

  • Portugal is divided over the need for BCT. Credit: Paul Arps
    News

    Condemnation of Portugal’s Barreiro project

    2017-02-22T09:32:00Z

    In Portugal, the Porto Commercial Association (ACP) has criticised the stance taken by the government in respect of the proposed new Barreiro Container Terminal, labelling such a facility as “unnecessary, redundant and ruinous”.

  • Port traffic in Uruguay varied between ports and commodities. Credit: Victor.
    News

    Uruguay ports post contrasting figures

    2017-02-22T09:31:00Z

    In 2016, port traffic in Uruguay varied considerably between ports and commodities.

  • Improved efficiency: Kalmar Hybrid Straddle carriers consume up to 40% less fuel
    News

    Kalmar shuttles deliver automation readiness

    2017-02-21T15:29:00Z

    Kalmar has signed a contract with APM Terminals to deliver 30 Kalmar Hybrid Shuttle Carriers with automation readiness to its new MedPort Terminal in Tangier, Morocco.

  • The vessel will have a heavy focus on reducing noise and emissions
    News

    Ulstein hybrid vessel contract

    2017-02-20T18:08:00Z

    Boatbuilder Ulstein Verft and Norwegian ferry operator Color Line have signed a contract to construct what they call the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel.

  • Seabin is a floating rubbish bin that can be located in the water at marinas, docks, yacht clubs
    News

    Wärtsilä to help tackle marine litter

    2017-02-20T15:52:00Z

    Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Seabin Project to join its global pilot programme addressing the worldwide littering problem affecting oceans.

  • Ports need certainty on alliance calls. Credit: IMO
    News

    Delayed alliances causing headaches for ports

    2017-02-20T15:28:00Z

    With only six weeks until the container industry welcomes the launch of two new mega-alliances, the delay in announcing details is causing issues for ports and shippers.

  • Intermodal Terminal WienCont in Vienna Photo: Hans Künz GmbH
    News

    Quietening down equipment

    2017-02-20T13:51:00Z

    LASE isn''t just looking to make port equipment safer, it also wants to reduce noise emissions at the quayside.

  • News

    Improving the efficiency of RTGs

    2017-02-17T16:58:00Z

    Royal HaskoningDHV has recently completed a three-year collaborative project with University of Reading, CRESS Energy Systems and Valencia Port Foundation to improve the energy efficiency of RTGs.

  • Conference

    GreenPort Congress – delivering a high calibre audience

    2017-02-17T13:10:00Z

    The 2016 GreenPort event saw nearly 200 attendees come together in Venice at a two-day technical conference, as well as a series of social events, designed to maximise the networking opportunities. Book your place now and save 20% with the early bird rate.

  • GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2017
    News

    GreenPort Congress – delivering a high calibre audience

    2017-02-17T13:10:00Z

    The 2016 GreenPort event saw nearly 200 attendees come together in Venice at a two-day technical conference, as well as a series of social events, designed to maximise the networking opportunities. Book your place now and save 20% with the early bird rate.

  • News

    Lloyd's low carbon report

    2017-02-16T12:31:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register has released its findings from its latest report which examines the outlook for renewables, nuclear, grid and infrastructure as well as energy storage.

  • Trafigura will invest around $30m into the site at Teesport Photo: PD Ports
    News

    LNG terminal to reopen at Teesport

    2017-02-16T10:43:00Z

    The LNG import terminal at Teesport in the UK looks set to reopen as Swiss commodity trader Trafigura eyes its potential as a major hub for large scale energy infrastructure projects.

  • Port of Rostock sees first bunkering of a chemical tanker with LNG
    News

    LNG bunkering at Rostock

    2017-02-16T09:52:00Z

    Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co. KG has conducted the first bunkering of a chemical tanker with LNG at a German port.

  • Marseille Fos CEO signals wider vision in Medlink role
    News

    Wider vision for Medlink Ports

    2017-02-16T09:22:00Z

    The new 2017 chair of Medlink Ports, Christine Cabau Woehrel, has called for a united approach marketing hinterland rail and waterways connections.

  • Container throughput achieves 1.0% advance in 2016
    News

    Growth for Port of Hamburg

    2017-02-15T15:31:00Z

    The Port of Hamburg has released its 2016 figures which reports a resume in growth, achieving a turnaround in seaborne cargo throughput.

  • Tesla’s Gigafactory in the US which builds lithium ion battery cells Photo: Tesla
    News

    DP World looks to Tesla technology

    2017-02-15T12:00:00Z

    DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have discussed the potential uses of Tesla technology for DP World’s global operations.

  • There is a new international bunkering standard for LNG ships
    News

    ISO standard for safe bunkering of LNG ships

    2017-02-15T11:31:00Z

    The clear need to standardise LNG bunkering operations for all stakeholders at the international level has finally been recognised in a new ISO standard set up to ensure LNG-fuelled vessels can bunker in a safe and sustainable way.

  • China's war on smog could stop Tianjin from handling coal. Credit: Oceaneering.
    News

    Tianjin caught up in China’s war on smog

    2017-02-15T10:24:00Z

    Radical steps to tackle air quality in China’s most polluted cities could have ramifications for the Port of Tianjin, Reuters has reported.

  • News

    Konecranes wins order from Virginia

    2017-02-15T10:23:00Z

    Konecranes and Virginia Port Authority have signed a contract for the delivery of four Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes.