All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 543
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NewsShipping line terminal arms form alliance
The MoU between COSCO SHIPPING ports and CMA Terminals Holding shows that the container arms of the shipping lines are also allying themselves to each other, in addition to the shipping lines and opposing ports.
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NewsBrüel & Kjær monitors noise at Vancouver
Complaints from neighbours were on the rise at the Port of Vancouver. The port authority wanted to accurately measure port related noise emissions and share the credible information with the public so it turned to monitoring expert, Brüel & Kjær.
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NewsElectric trucks for Germany
Hiab, part of Cargotec, is set to supply 15 electric Moffett E4 truck mounted forklifts to Behrens-Wöhlk-Gruppe in Germany.
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NewsKalmar upgrades diesel forklift range
Kalmar is launching a new range of diesel forklifts comprising of seven models which have been updated to provide better uptime, productivity and cost savings.
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Out with the old and in with the new
A very happy belated new year to you, we’d like to wish all of our supporters and readers a very prosperous 2017.
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£200m loans for Dover Western Docks Revival
A group of leading British and European lenders has agreed a £200m package of loans to support Dover Western Docks Revival project.
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NewsCleaner energy for the Baltic
Tallink’s new LNG-powered fast ferry is set to start operations on the Helsinki-Tallinn route following a successful bunkering at Helsinki’s West Harbour.
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NewsKonecranes paving the way forward in 2017
At the beginning of January, Konecranes announced that it had completed the acquisition of Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS), which will extend its cargo handling equipment portfolio even further, writes Alice Mason.
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NewsCalculating the carbon footprint of the whole supply chain
By its very nature logistics has always been ‘bitty’ because there are a million and one parties to the transport of goods. Consequently, a universal method of calculating the carbon footprint of the whole supply chain has been impossible to realise, but that may just be about to change, writes ...
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NewsAAPA 'encouraged' by US infrastructure plan
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is said to be encouraged by the recent release of the infrastructure investment outline by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Democrats.
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Record container traffic at Valenciaport
Valenciaport ended 2016 with container traffic of 4.72m teu, an increase of 2.32% and a record high for the port, according to data from the port authority.
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NewsBPA chief calls for greater UK ports focus
Welcoming the launch of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy, British Ports Association (BPA) chief executive Richard Ballantyne has pressed for a greater focus on port connectivity and fast tracking of planning to help ports develop and grow.
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ELME bolsters spare parts branding
Spreader specialist ELME has beefed up its branding of its spare parts to ensure that customers can be sure of the provenance of OEM parts.
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NewsEcoports: The EU port’s environmental initiative turns 20
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Ecoports network. What started in 1997 as a separate initiative of a number of ports proactive in the field of environment evolved over the years towards a solid network of around 100 European ports within ESPO.
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NewsKalmar upgrades diesel forklift range
Kalmar is launching a new range of diesel forklifts comprising of seven models which have been updated to provide better uptime, productivity and cost savings.
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NewsSiwertell unloader order for China
Siwertell has secured an order from Beijing-based Shenhua Logistics Group Corporation Ltd for two rail-mounted ST 790-D screw-type unloaders due for delivery in March 2018.
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NewsDFDS selects TTS Liftec units
European shipping and logistics company DFDS has placed an order for two TTS Liftec LTH90 SafeRoll Combi translifters for its terminal in Immingham, UK.
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NewsVancouver noise mitigation efforts
Canada''s Port of Vancouver is home to a stunning coastline and waterways rich with pristine water and dramatic shorelines shared with more than 20 species of marine mammals. But ambient noise from storms, waves and currents together with sounds of vessels moving through the ocean are heard by whales, cetaceans ...
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NewsDrewry: fragmentation of capacity a concern
Drewry’s new quarterly report, which analyses key trends and developments in the global ports and terminals market, says that North European ports can expect a “status quo” in 2017 in terms of port calls, but they shouldn’t rest on their laurels.
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NewsSmart IT under chainPORT analysis
Port representatives have committed to a strong working programme for 2017, following a recent chainPORT meeting.
