All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 654
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NewsTruck scheme gets EU funding
The European Union’s TEN-T programme is investing almost €570,000 into the pilot launch of a ‘green’ IT solution to help match truck schedule in the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsDelays abating at Rotterdam and Antwerp
Congestion at the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp is beginning to improve for container vessels, including ultra-large vessels, according to management software solutions provider, CargoSmart’s latest newsletter.
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NewsShippers face the ‘perfect storm’
Insufficient road-rail infrastructure and port capacity will create the ‘perfect storm’ in future if ports cannot keep up with demand – the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) has warned.
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'Low speed' port growth expected for 2015
The global port industry will maintain “low-speed growth” in 2015 following slow global economic and trade recovery in 2014, says the Shanghai International Sipping Institute (SISI).
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NewsABP invests in vehicle handling
Associated British Ports (ABP) is building a port that will support the car industry in the UK by investing £12m in its vehicle handling facilities at Southampton.
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NewsThe plague of congestion
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) says it’s doing everything it can to relieve congestion which has been attributed to a 10% increase in overall cargo volumes at the ports over the past two months.
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NewsEvac extends waste management offering
Finland-based Evac Group is expanding its offering of environmentally-friendly water, waste and wastewater collection and treatment equipment following its acquisition of Deerberg-Systems GmbH.
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NewsUK port becomes carbon neutral
The UK''s Port of Milford Haven says it has become carbon neutral, thanks to its investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
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NewsKonecranes RTGs head for Vancouver
Konecranes is to deliver four rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes with Diesel Fuel Saver technology to GCT Canada Limited Partnership’s Deltaport facility at Port Metro Vancouver - its first RTG delivery to the west coast of Canada.
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NewsKonecranes RTGs head for Vancouver
Konecranes is to deliver four rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to GCT Canada Limited Partnership’s Deltaport facility at Port Metro Vancouver – the company’s first RTG delivery to the West Coast of Canada.
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Why EU ports clamber to meet carriers' whims
As vessel sizes continue to rise, but the number of regular liner services on the North Europe – Far East route fall, annual volumes handled by Europe’s container ports are taking a hitting, says University of Antwerp professor, Theo E Notteboom.
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NewsRotterdam LNG break bulk construction begins
Gate terminal at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, along with its main shareholders Gasunie and Royal Vopakis, is kicking off construction of its new LNG break bulk facility.
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NewsABP Newport supports green Gwent work
Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Newport is joining forces with Gwent Wildlife Trust (GWT) to help protect important wetland reserves on the Gwent levels.
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NewsICTSI calls for public union commitment
ICTSI Oregon wants the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to publicly commit to the fact that productivity interferences are over at Portland''s Terminal 6 following its latest call loss.
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NewsKonecranes nets STS orders
Konecranes is to supply three ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III’s (Persero) PT Terminal Petikemas Surabaya (TPS).
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NewsEnvironmental excellence in Vancouver
Port Metro Vancouver has ranked once again among Corporate Knights’ 2015 Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada in recognition of environmental excellence.
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NewsPakistan opens first LNG terminal
Pakistan’s first LNG import terminal in Port Qasim is now open for business – a fast-track solution built to ease the energy shortage facing the country.
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NewsKPMG: M&A activity set to surge
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the transport and logistics sector are set to pass the high levels seen in 2014, according to the latest KPMG ‘Transport Tracker’.
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NewsLast chance to submit your abstract for the 2015 GreenPort Congress & Cruise Conference!
There are just 2 days remaining to submit your abstract for consideration for the 10th GreenPort Congress and 3rd GreenPort Cruise Conference taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark on 6-9 October 2015. Call for papers deadline is 10 April 2015.
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NewsILWU approves West Coast labour agreement
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) coast longshore caucus delegates have voted to recommend approval of the tentative labour deal reached with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).
