All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 676
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News'Third world' North American ports slammed
"Third world, expensive and not performing" - this is the scathing view of port operations in North America from a leading shipping line.
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Concerns on 'fragmented and reactive' industry
Fragmented and reactive, the port industry is fighting to balance long term investments against short term decision-making.
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Underinvestment a threat for container ports
Forecast demand for an additional 450m teu lifts by 2024 could mean that the industry is underinvested in container port capacity going forward, according to leading consultant.
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'Dark side' of mega ships
Carriers and ports alike are fast discovering the "dark side" of mega container ships, according to Thomas Lutje, managing director of HHLA Container Terminals.
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NewsBack on track
COMMENT: Kenya is ahead of Tanzania in seeking to install major new container handling capacity on Africa’s eastern seaboard.
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NewsXVELA launch to solve port productivity limitations
A new Navis company and cloud-based vessel stowage collaboration platform is set to improve productivity in ports, which has been affected by the introduction of mega vessels and carrier alliances.
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NewsNew association to promote 'green' propulsion
A new association has been set up to encourage, advise and support the use of wind propulsion technologies in the commercial shipping industry.
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NewsWärtsilä to design ‘first’ LNG tug for Middle East
Wärtsilä is to design and supply the propulsion and other equipment for a new LNG-fuelled harbour tug, said to be the first for the Middle East region.
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NewsOn the rails
Sohar is eagerly awaiting its connection to the Gulf Railway with its link to the wider hinterland finds Alex Hughes
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NewsEnvisan unveils plans for eco-materials centre
Envisan France, the French branch of the environmental division of Jan De Nul Group, is beginning the construction of its Soil and Sediment Treatment Centre, designed for the treatment and recycling of polluted sediments and soil.
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NewsBergen adopts shore side power
The Port of Bergen will be entering into the first phase of implementing shore side power for offshore supply ships in January 2015.
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NewsTaking the load
Heavy duty machinery manufacturers take on the challenges of the harsh port environment. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsForklift ‘first’ points to emission-free future
A collaboration between UK-based Briggs Equipment and Honda has resulted in the production of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck that relies entirely on renewable energy sources – a milestone in the development of forklift truck design.
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NewsForklift ‘first’ points to emission-free future
A collaboration between UK-based Briggs Equipment and Honda has resulted in the production of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck that relies entirely on renewable energy sources.
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An empty challenge
Dave and Iain MacIntyre examines the range of solutions to the issue of empties
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NewsLNG gas carriers make the cut
Two new LNG-powered vessels being named on Teesside, UK, today, are set to significantly cut the environmental impact of chemical transport.
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DP World to exit London Stock Exchange
DP World has announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, claiming that only 1% of its trades are made through the UK’s exchange.
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Teesport attracted by Gloria’s safety
Cargotec’s Kalmar is to supply three Gloria reachstackers and one empty container handler to PD Ports'' Teesport in December.
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NewsOnwards and upwards
No looking back for Middle East terminals that continue to climb the capacity ladder, reports Alex Hughes
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No independent valuation yet made of TNPA
South Africa''s Ports Regulator has yet to undertake a valuation of Transnet National Ports Authority'' (TNPA) assets, despite the fact that this is required to determine what tariffs port users must pay.
