All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 581
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NewsICHCA urgent warning on VGM ‘grace period’
ICHCA has released an information paper on the impending VGM regulations to clarify the "mistaken belief" that the SOLAS amendment itself has been deferred for three months until October 1, 2016.
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NewsPeel Ports partners with MSC
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has committed vessel support to Peel Ports to help make marine trials at Liverpool2 a success.
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NewsESPO roadmap to cut 'red tape'
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and its members have developed a roadmap defining ambitious but realistic steps towards simplifying administration and facilitating trade.
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NewsPSA International launches ‘Living Lab’
PSA International, together with the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), has launched the PSA Living Lab, a living laboratory in Singapore for the port and logistics industry.
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NewsExpanded Panama Canal open for business
The first commercial transit of a neo-panamax vessel through the expanded Panama Canal took place on June 26, ushering in a new era of global trade.
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Tideworks finalises big data tool for terminals
Tideworks Technology is finalising a new data warehousing and analytics offering, combining real time terminal data and analytics with a choice of user interfaces.
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Investors shy away from Brazil investment
Political instability, difficulties in securing finance and legal uncertainty resulting from changes to regulatory frameworks have combined to deter potential foreign investors to Brazilian infrastructure projects, according to Fernando Marcondes, partner at L.O. Baptist-SVMFA.
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Finance informs Yildirim acquisition and growth strategy
Savvy crafting of financial structures is a critical pillar of Yilport’s plans to be become a top ten global port operator by 2025.
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NewsDP World lists $1.2bn Sukuk
DP World group chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem rang the market-opening bell on June 27, to celebrate the listing of $1.2bn Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai.
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News‘Cool heads’ needed in response to UK ‘out’ vote
As the United Kingdom voted in favour to leave the European Union, the whole country is left in uncertainty, including the UK shipping industry.
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NewsRotterdam streamlines inter-terminal moves
APM Terminals, ECT and RWG have made an agreement with the Dutch Tax and Customers Administration to end the requirement of physical customs documents in order to transfer containers from one Maasvlakte terminal to the other.
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NewsAPMT’s ‘terminal by module’ vision
APM Terminal’s head of terminal design and automation has outlined the concept of ‘terminal by module’ at TOC Europe’s 40th annual industry gathering.
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NewsMaking the air cleaner
Dust suppression technology specialist, Dust Control Technology, has introduced a new trailer-mounted dust control system, with a range of 100 metres and the ability to deliver over 15,000sqm of coverage area.
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New Zealand ready for VGM
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) senior communications and media advisor Steve Rendle believes the local shipping industry now has practical working arrangements in place to accommodate the new verified container weight (VGM) regulations.
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Auckland relocation political hot potato
Auckland’s future port location is looming as one of the key issues in New Zealand’s October local authority elections, with three Mayoral candidates publicly backing a move out of the city at a recent debate.
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Israel proposes offshore port
Israel’s transport minister, Yisrael Katz, has proposed the construction of an artificial island off the coast of Gaza, according to the Times of Israel.
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Navis sets out software aspirations
Navis is to develop its terminal operating systems to cover smaller terminals and investigate software-as-a-service based platforms, according to new president Benoit de la Tour.
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NewsNavis launches operational innovation lab
Navis has launched an “operational innovation laboratory” in Rotterdam focused on improving the impact of software on operational performance and advancing the technical integration of processes, systems and users at container terminals.
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Mclean’s “fresh perspectives” for Bromma
Bromma’s new president is keen to bring a “fresh perspective” to the Swedish spreader manufacturer’s business.
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NewsPEMA explores key issues for port operations
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has published three information papers exploring key issues for port and terminal operations to include shore side power and lighting technologies.
