All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 575

  • Chinese ports are vulnerable to shipping risks. Credit: Chris
    News

    Moody's flags Chinese port pressures

    2016-08-02T14:47:00Z

    A new report from Moody’s Investors Service has highlighted that port operators in China are facing headwinds from slower economic growth and weaker throughput outlook.

  • Being the Green Port is in the Port of Long Beach's DNA, says Commissioner Lori Ann Guzman. Credit: tdlucas5000
    News

    Port of Long Beach helps battle pollution

    2016-08-02T13:47:00Z

    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has authorised the framework for a unique, voluntary US$46.4m programme to lessen the impacts of port-related pollution on the community.

  • ESPO Port of the Month: Port of Constantza
    News

    Focusing on the environment

    2016-08-02T09:30:00Z

    The Port of Constantza, ESPO’s port of the month, has its eye firmly on improving green management and environmental policies.

  • The MPA and the MDM have a joint chemical spill plan
    News

    Tackling chemical spills

    2016-08-01T17:32:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Marine Department of Malaysia (MDM) have conducted a joint chemical spill exercise to test its joint Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for chemical spill incidents.

  • Well placed: Port Tampa Bay is well linked to the expanding markets of Central and South America
    News

    Ports America extends Tampa concession

    2016-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Ports America has extended its container agreement at Port Tampa Bay which will be valid through May 2046 and its also inked a new five-year breakbulk concession with two one-year extension options.

  • Fremantle Port will now be able to supply LNG bunkering services to shippers
    News

    ‘Australian first’ for LNG bunkering

    2016-08-01T10:14:00Z

    Western Australia-based EVOL LNG says it has won approval from Fremantle Port Authority to offer LNG truck-to-ship bunkering at the port.

  • Algeciras BrainPort 2020 aims to improve port products and services to promote enhanced efficiency, security and sustainability
    News

    ‘Smart’ and sustainable ports

    2016-08-01T09:40:00Z

    As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.

  • Algeciras BrainPort 2020 aims to improve port products and services to promote enhanced efficiency, security and sustainability
    Conference

    ‘Smart’ and sustainable ports

    2016-08-01T09:40:00Z

    As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.

  • The green cruise ship will aim to sail in 2020
    News

    Greenest Cruise Ship

    2016-08-01T09:37:00Z

    The 55,000 tonne cruise ship is said to feature ten retractable solar-paneled sails and retractable wind generators, as well as a future-ready hybrid engine.

  • The green cruise ship will aim to sail in 2020
    Conference

    Greenest Cruise Ship

    2016-08-01T09:37:00Z

    The 55,000 tonne cruise ship is said to feature ten retractable solar-paneled sails and retractable wind generators, as well as a future-ready hybrid engine.

  • Conference room 2015
    News

    Working Groups encouraging knowledge sharing and networking to feature

    2016-08-01T09:26:00Z

    The 2016 GreenPort Congress will again include Working Groups, providing delegates with opportunities to discuss in more depth solutions for the transfer of policy to practice through the use of effective skills and technologies.

  • Conference

    Working Groups encouraging knowledge sharing and networking to feature

    2016-08-01T09:26:00Z

    The 2016 GreenPort Congress will again include Working Groups, providing delegates with opportunities to discuss in more depth solutions for the transfer of policy to practice through the use of effective skills and technologies.

  • News

    Challenges for Asian rated port operators

    2016-07-29T11:14:00Z

    The resilience of Asian port operators is being tested by weak commodity prices, high capital expenditure commitments and a liner industry struggling with overcapacity, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

  • News

    Israeli ports beset by problems

    2016-07-28T16:43:00Z

    Members of the Israel food industry have gathered at a meeting of the Maritime Traders Association to warm of soaring food prices, according to the Jerusalem Post.

  • News

    Review and redundancies at Taranaki

    2016-07-28T16:36:00Z

    A net reduction of seven staff has been actioned by Port Taranaki following a four-month business review encompassing all areas of port operations.

  • News

    Auckland relocation sites announced

    2016-07-28T16:36:00Z

    Manukau Harbour and the Firth of Thames have been selected as the two potential sites for a possible future relocation of Ports of Auckland (PoAL).

  • GNL Quintero will welcome the services of two new tugs
    News

    Handling LNG carriers

    2016-07-28T15:40:00Z

    GNL Quintero, the first of three LNG terminals built in Chile, will soon welcome the services of two new RAstar 3200-class tugs.

  • News

    Investment opportunities at Faw

    2016-07-28T13:52:00Z

    It seems that there may be new investment opportunities on the table for local and foreign companies at Al-Faw Port in Basra.

  • News

    DP World to explore opportunities in Taiwan

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    DP World and Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore growth opportunities in Kaohsiung Port’s Terminal 7 in Taiwan.

  • Being the Green Port is in the Port of Long Beach's DNA, says Commissioner Lori Ann Guzman. Credit: tdlucas5000
    News

    Port of Long Beach helps battle pollution

    2016-07-28T10:35:00Z

    The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has authorised the framework for a unique, voluntary $46.4m program to lessen the impacts of port-related pollution on the community.