All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 621

  • The Port Authority has approved the construction of a major ship-to-rail facility
    News

    Express rail facility approved

    2015-10-27T16:35:00Z

    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved an agreement that will allow the construction of a major ship-to-rail facility to proceed.

  • News

    Port barometer report

    2015-10-27T16:33:00Z

    Trelleborg has launched its fifth annual Barometer which explores the issues and challenges that the marine industry has faced over the last five years.

  • Neil Davidson: “There also needs to be more alliance between ports and operators just as there is in the shipping industry”
    News

    Looking at the bigger picture

    2015-10-27T13:41:00Z

    Drewry’s latest global container operators report gives an insight into the industry over the past year and highlights the combined impact that bigger ships and shipping alliances are having on ports and terminals.

  • The Port of Long Beach has surpassed its air pollution reduction milestones set for 2014
    News

    Long Beach surpasses air improvement targets

    2015-10-27T11:08:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach has surpassed its 2014 air pollution reduction targets through its air quality improvement programmes which aim to put in place cleaner diesel trucks, low sulphur fuel and increased use of shore power.

  • The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a US$1.2m grant to help replace diesel fuelled tractors with electric vehicles
    News

    Zero emission tractors for Long Beach

    2015-10-26T16:38:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a US$1.2m grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help the Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) replace diesel fuelled tractors with electric vehicles.

  • Privatisation setback: The bid deadline for Piraeus Port has been put back until December
    News

    Privatisation bid deadline pushed back

    2015-10-26T15:04:00Z

    The bid deadline for the privatisation of Piraeus Port has been pushed back until December with an early election being blamed for the delay.

  • ICTSI raises $260m to fund development of port in Mexico
    News

    ICTSI secures Manzanillo funds

    2015-10-23T16:55:00Z

    Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) confirmed in a statement to Port Strategy today that it has secured a US$260m loan from banks to fund the development of its port in Mexico.

  • The IMO aims to reduce the shipping industry's carbon footprint even further
    News

    2016 climate deadline unrealistic

    2015-10-23T16:19:00Z

    Shipowners have expressed concerns over a recent European Parliament resolution urging the industry to develop a global policy framework by the end of 2016 which aims to meet carbon reduction targets.

  • R&D will play a key role in shaping the future of Singapore's busy port
    News

    R&D a priority as Singapore launches NGP 2030

    2015-10-23T15:29:00Z

    Research and development (R&D) gets top billing as Singapore sets its sights on being a next-generation port.

  • Towage strike: Both Piraeus and Eleusis ports are suffering from towing operation stoppages in protest of privatisation
    News

    Greek port stoppages

    2015-10-22T16:34:00Z

    Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has advised of a towage strike taking place Greece from 22 to 23 October which threatens to affect vessel movements at Greek ports and terminals.

  • GPA to invest US$152m in Brunswick terminals over the next 10 years Photo: Georgia Ports Authority/Stephen B. Morton
    News

    GPA invests in Brunswick facility

    2015-10-22T14:01:00Z

    Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) executive director, Curtis Foltz, has discussed an ambitious capital improvement plan for Brunswick terminals.

  • Congress 2015
    News

    GreenPort Congress papers available

    2015-10-22T13:49:00Z

    Over 45 papers and presentations from the two day technical GreenPort Congress and Cruise conference 2015 are now available online to download now, along with bonus material from the working groups.

  • Congress 2015 Welcome Reception
    News

    Shore power survey

    2015-10-22T13:48:00Z

    The City of Copenhagen, City & Port Development and Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) have drawn up joint analysis of the need and options for establishing shore power for cruise ships in Nordhavn.

  • News

    Mercator Media branches out

    2015-10-22T13:08:00Z

    GreenPort''s parent company, UK-based B2B publishing and events company Mercator Media, has announced the opening of its second overseas office in the Americas.

  • Lucy
    News

    Port Strategy boosts US presence

    2015-10-22T13:08:00Z

    Port Strategy is to strengthen its American presence with the launch of a new office in Maryland.

  • Port Louis is set to be developed into a global bunkering hub by the Government of Mauritius
    News

    Mauritius port bunker opportunities

    2015-10-22T11:02:00Z

    The Government of Mauritius has taken the next step in developing its largest city Port Louis into a global bunkering hub.

  • Demand for LNG bunker fuel in the Asian Pacific is expected to grow from 2020 onwards
    News

    LNG bunkering report

    2015-10-22T09:47:00Z

    A recent Transparency Market Research (TMR) report into the LNG bunker fuel market produces encouraging news for the industry with Europe emerging as the strongest regional market.

  • Maher Terminals has contracted the upgrade of its truck gate systems to Certus
    News

    Certus wins Maher contract

    2015-10-22T09:12:00Z

    Dutch company Certus Port Automation has been selected by Maher Terminals, Newark US, for the replacement and upgrade of existing truck gate automation systems.

  • The Port of Seattle and City of Seattle have agreed to a collaboration for a heavy haul network Photo: Don Wilson/Port of Seattle
    News

    Heavy haul pact to keep Seattle moving

    2015-10-21T11:00:00Z

    The Port of Seattle and City of Seattle have agreed to a collaboration which aims to help shippers and truckers in the industrial core.

  • Congress 2015 Welcome Reception
    News

    Bonus material – Shore Power Survey included with download material

    2015-10-21T10:05:00Z

    The City of Copenhagen, City & Port Development and Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP), hosts of the 2015 GreenPort Cruise Conference and GreenPort Congress, have together drawn up this analysis of the need and options for establishing shore power for cruise ships in Nordhavn.