All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 645

  • Stavros Hatzakos
    News

    GreenPort Cruise keynote speaker confirmed

    2015-06-11T11:40:00Z

    Stavros Hatzakos, president of the new Cruise and Ferry Port Network, will give the keynote address at the 3rd GreenPort Cruise Conference on 6 October 2015 in Copenhagen.

  • Mr Lee told GreenPort the challenge is changing the view on the environmental side of things
    News

    Greening bulk handling

    2015-06-11T10:29:00Z

    Dust emissions from bulk handling is a common problem worldwide and while some work is being done to reduce the environmental footprint, Ray Lee from Portside Solutions told GreenPort there’s a long way to go.

  • Tier 4 compliant: The new Terex straddle carriers will be equipped with eco-friendly diesel-electric drives
    News

    Tier 4 Terex straddles bound for US

    2015-06-10T15:20:00Z

    Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has secured the first US Tier 4 final compliant straddle carrier order from the Port Newark Container Terminal LLC (PNCT), Newark, New Jersey.

  • K-Motion embedded in the Gloria reachstacker is said to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40%
    News

    Kalmar unveils reachstacker solution

    2015-06-10T14:42:00Z

    Kalmar has launched a new drive train system embedded into its Gloria reachstacker said to offer ‘greener’ operations, with 40% less fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions.

  • K-Motion embedded in the Gloria reachstacker is said to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40%
    News

    Kalmar unveils green reachstacker solution

    2015-06-10T14:39:00Z

    Kalmar has launched a new drive train system embedded into its Gloria reachstacker said to offer ‘greener’ operations, with 40% less fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions.

  • Andy Barker: “Boxreload minimises the environmental impact of transport and can help cut congestion”
    News

    Boxreload cuts carbon and costs

    2015-06-10T12:00:00Z

    Hutchison Ports Holdings has launched what it calls a ground-breaking web-based tool to allow road hauliers to reduce costs and cut emissions.

  • The first fifth generation ASCs will be delivered to TraPac Inc. terminal in LA
    News

    New more efficient Kalmar ASC

    2015-06-10T11:54:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched its next generation automatic stacking crane (ASC) system at the TOC Europe exhibition in Rotterdam.

  • Maersk
    News

    Productivity needs to step up to the mark, says Maersk

    2015-06-10T08:59:00Z

    Stagnating productivity increases that have not kept pace with a growth in ship sizes is a “concern” for Maersk Line.

  • Joint focus: Kalmar and Navis unveil accessible automation solution
    News

    Cargotec siblings launch integrated automation concept

    2015-06-09T15:55:00Z

    Cargotec’s Kalmar and Navis have launched their OneTerminal solution as a means of integrating the specialist’s automation offerings for the port industry.

  • Not all bad: A price drop in bulk cargo has seen iron ore deliveries surge at Hedland
    News

    Sluggish growth dents global optimism

    2015-06-09T14:20:00Z

    A new report says that continued slow growth in the global economy has had a knock on effect on the overall growth of ports causing them to suffer from continued weak productivity.

  • Andy Barker: “Boxreload minimises the environmental impact of transport and can help cut congestion”
    News

    Boxreload cuts carbon and costs

    2015-06-09T10:48:00Z

    Hutchison Ports Holdings has launched what it calls a ground-breaking web-based tool to allow road hauliers to reduce costs and cut emissions.

  • Pumped up: the telematics solution complements the company’s ContiPressureCheck tyre pressure monitoring system
    News

    Continental CST’s telematics promises ‘all in one’ solution

    2015-06-09T10:00:00Z

    Continental Commercial Specialty Tires has described port logistics as “one of the most promising growth markets in the world”, but with that comes challenges for suppliers.

  • Supply chain efficiency: POLA is embracing Cargomatic’s Free Flow programme
    News

    Increasing supply chain efficiency

    2015-06-08T16:00:00Z

    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is embracing new technology to help increase supply chain efficiency with a new mobile app which aims to expedite containerised cargo.

  • Supply chain efficiency: POLA is embracing Cargomatic’s Free Flow programme
    News

    Increasing supply chain efficiency

    2015-06-08T15:54:00Z

    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is embracing new technology to help increase supply chain efficiency by testing a new mobile app which aims to expedite containerised cargo.

  • News

    Political uncertainty tempers Noatum's Spanish investment

    2015-06-08T07:22:00Z

    According to local trade union sources, JP Morgan Infrastructure Fund and Stichting Pensionefonds ABP, the owner of Noatum Ports, is said to be awaiting with interest what will happen in respect of the political situation in Spain before making any major new investment.

  • News

    New concessions for Montevideo and Puerto Bolívar

    2015-06-08T07:22:00Z

    The Uruguayan government''s decision to issue a second container terminal tender for the port of Montevideo has been received with surprise by Monetcon, which currently handles containers on the port''s multipurpose quays.

  • News

    $4.5bn earmarked for Mexican ports

    2015-06-08T07:22:00Z

    In order to meet its objective of seeing both public and private investment of $4.5bn made in ports over the next six years, Mexico''s Transport Ministry (SCT) is to give the go ahead for the expansion and upgrading of a number of key port.

  • Cost effective: K-Sim Lift Essential system is a 'more economical' simulator
    News

    Kongsberg launches entry level simulator

    2015-06-07T22:16:00Z

    Kongsberg GlobalSim has unveiled a new crane simulator offering “more economical entry” for ports looking to invest in simulators.

  • Alexander Porschke: “We want stricter IMO regulation, especially for black carbon". Photo: Hamburg Port Authority (HPA)
    News

    NABU calls for stricter regulations

    2015-06-05T14:28:00Z

    While awareness of air pollution from ships has increased over the years, the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) says it wants to see stricter IMO regulations in the future, writes Rachael Doyle.

  • Work troubles: Uncertainty surrounding the new labour deal has reared its head at Oakland
    News

    More unrest at Oakland

    2015-06-04T17:43:00Z

    The US Port of Oakland has been affected by another minor work stoppage which some say is a reaction to the stemming from the uncertainty surrounding the new labour agreement on the west coast.