All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 609

  • Protection: perimeter fencing needs to be robust. Credit: Port of Everett
    News

    Secure futures

    2016-01-25T16:17:00Z

    John Bensalhia looks at how port security can be improved safely and cost effectively

  • Construction LNG receiving and regasification terminal will begin in late-2016
    News

    Agreement for HiLoad LNG regasification terminal

    2016-01-25T09:59:00Z

    HiLoad LNG AS, a subsidiary of Sevan Marine, has signed a Technology License Agreement with Vires Energy Corporation for an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in the Philippines.

  • The vessels present at the event included Damen’s 100% LNG-fuelled type C tanker EcoLiner Photo: Port of Rotterdam/Marjolein Boer
    News

    Successful end to the Rhine LNG Masterplan

    2016-01-25T09:58:00Z

    The LNG Masterplan for Rhine/Meuse-Main-Danube has been successfully completed, the culmination of which should result in more successful implementation of LNG infrastructure for the inland water transport sector.

  • Joined up: ports need to consider a more integrated security solution for 2016
    News

    A watchful eye

    2016-01-25T09:43:00Z

    Chuck Dougherty outlines his top five must-have port security initiatives for 2016

  • Non-starter: Port of Melbourne has been left in a leasing limbo. Credit: Port of Melbourne Corp
    News

    Mixed feelings

    2016-01-25T09:42:00Z

    Australia''s port privatisation has provoked much debate, find Dave and Iain MacIntyre

  • Out there: Port of Long Beach uses social media to raise awareness about what comes through the port
    News

    Time to tweet?

    2016-01-25T09:41:00Z

    Some ports are more social than others, but to what end asks Felicity Landon

  • Try-outs: the call of the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin was a test of West Coast infrastructure
    News

    Welcome sight

    2016-01-25T09:41:00Z

    Publicity stunt or forward planning, the arrival of CMA CGM''s megaship made history, finds Martin Rushmere

  • Intelligent: Port of Santos uses a smart port logistics system. Credit: Claus Bunks Flickr
    News

    Doing more with less

    2016-01-25T09:41:00Z

    ValenciaPort Foundation''s Jonas Mendes Constante and Miguel Llop talk technology

  • Tied in: Tacoma's (pictured) and Seattle's pairing works on a number of fronts
    News

    Happy couple

    2016-01-25T09:40:00Z

    Martin Rushmere explains why the alliance of Tacoma and Seattle is working out so well

  • News

    Feeling the pain in Asia

    2016-01-25T09:39:00Z

    COMMENT: Global trade for the first eleven months of 2015 has at best been flat, but of those, eight months were negative or had no growth. The next six months are likely to be similar in nature, writes Ben Hackett.

  • Possible value in integrating port and industrial development Credit: Flickr ????
    News

    Integration key to development

    2016-01-25T09:38:00Z

    COMMENT: In many countries, port development and the development of, often adjacent, sites for industrial activities is traditionally done by different, state-owned entities, writes Peter de Langen.

  • Making his mark: Governor Andrew Cuomo wants his legacy to include infrastructure. Credit: Diana Robinson
    News

    Dancing to a different tune

    2016-01-25T09:37:00Z

    COMMENT: Ports need to be making soothing noises, not just loud noises, about their importance, writes Barry Parker.

  • The new inland waterway barges will be equipped with Wärtsilä power
    News

    Wärtsilä power for LNG barges

    2016-01-25T09:20:00Z

    A series of 15 110m inland waterway barges being built for Belgium based Plouvier Transport, to be chartered by Shell Trading Rotterdam (Shell), will be powered by Wärtsilä dual-fuel main engines.

  • News

    Australian port union leaders must 'get real'

    2016-01-24T09:27:00Z

    The worsening industrial situation at Australia’s ports has prompted the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) to call on maritime union leaders to “get real” and abandon their “excessive and unsustainable wage and condition claims”.

  • K-Motion will increase efficiency, while reducing fuel consumption
    News

    Kalmar unveils fuel-efficient K-Motion drive train

    2016-01-21T16:20:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new K-Motion drive train solution for reachstackers in the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Strikes at the Port of Lisbon have been called off, as an agreement has been reached Credit: Juntas
    News

    Unions call off Lisbon port strikes

    2016-01-21T16:20:00Z

    Strikes by stevedores at the Port of Lisbon have been called off, as an agreement has been reached between the port authority and the Stevedores Union of Central and Southern Portugal. The announcement was made by the Maritime Minister, Ana Paula Vitorino, who referred to the deal as “a social ...

  • News

    New bulk and container terminal for Pisco

    2016-01-21T16:20:00Z

    Peru''s National Port Authority (APN) has approved the technical report put forward for the construction of the new Terminal Portuario General San Martín in Pisco, which has been put together by concessionaire Terminal Portuario Paracas S.A. (TPP).

  • News

    ICHCA announces inaugural innovation in safety award

    2016-01-21T16:20:00Z

    The International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association, or ICHCA, has launched a safety award to highlight innovation in improving safety standards in cargo logistics around the world, sponsored by specialist insurance provider TT Club.

  • News

    Ports America refocuses its west coast strategy

    2016-01-21T16:20:00Z

    Committed to market-leading growth, Ports America is currently focusing its business strategies on increasing its West Coast presence through additional investments and expansion of services into new terminals.

  • APM Terminals' acquisition of Grup TCB shuts out Chinese Credit: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas
    News

    APMT TCB acquisition shuts out Chinese

    2016-01-21T16:20:00Z

    APM Terminals'' acquisition of the Grup TCB will effectively prevent Cosco or China Merchants establishing a foothold in the Port of Valencia.