All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 682
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NewsMAN dual-fuel engines for LNG carriers
MAN Diesel & Turbo has reported a contract for four MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines to power two LNG carriers, ordered by Norway’s BW Group from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
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NewsGreenPort Congress and Conference takes place this week
The 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference takes place this week at the World Trade Centre, Barcelona. Hosted by the Port of Barcelona, the event will bring together the whole port community and will be a platform for the exchange of information on the latest in sustainable environmental ...
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NewsDamen tug leaves for Trinidad
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the first ASD tug 2810 in a four-vessel contract with ARC Towage, which will be used to provide gas terminal berthing services in Trinidad and Tobago.
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NewsCompetition and continuity
Next month, Charles Hammond steps down as UK Major Ports Group chairman. Felicity Landon asks him about the hot topics in the industry.
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NewsLong Beach combats congestion
As congestion hits the second largest port in the US, a congestion relief team has been set up at the Port of Long Beach to address the what the port says is one of the main causes – a “chassis imbalance”.
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NewsInvesting in innovation stimulation
COMMENT: What drives the competitiveness of ports? Is it sufficient draft to accommodate ever larger vessels, productivity, high quality hinterland infrastructure or well-functioning port community systems, asks Peter de Langen.
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NewsECSA position on scrubbers
The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has published a position paper to try to achieve a harmonised position on the discharge of washwater in ports, estuaries and coastal areas, from open-loop scrubbers.
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ABPmer to lead Southampton impact assessment
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) is to prepare various technical reports to support the environmental statements for the proposed regeneration of the Royal Pier Waterfront in Southampton, UK.
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NewsTopical speaker session – ‘Customers’, users’ and stakeholders’ perception of Green Ports’
During the 2013 GreenPort Congress it was clearly identified that to achieve an environmentally responsible port sector, port users need to communicate more. This aim of this year’s congress is to open up the routes for discussion and enable better communication. Our first session discussing customers, users and stakeholder’s ...
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NewsHear how ports and cities work together to cope with increasing cruise ship passenger numbers
Delegates attending the one day 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, being held on the 14 October at the World Trade Centre, will be able to join the Port-City interface discussion around how ports and cities are having to work more closely together to cope with increasing cruise passenger numbers as well ...
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NewsNot booked yet? There’s still time but hurry and book now!
If you’ve not yet booked your place at the 9th GreenPort Congress, incorporating the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, which is being held at the World Trade Centre in Barcelona from the 14-17 October, then don’t worry – there’s still time to book your place, but hurry as only a few ...
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NewsInterested in attending? Hear what past delegates said about the GreenPort Congress.
When thinking about booking to attend an event it’s important to hear what past delegates thought of the overall event, as well as the speaker sessions and networking opportunities. Hear what some of our delegates thought of last year’s event.
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NewsFormer US west coast rivals buddy up
Old US west coast rivals the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma have formed an unlikely alliance in order to share space and ensure their ability to reinvest in terminal assets and infrastructure.
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NewsLong Beach combats congestion
As congestion hits the second largest port in the US, a congestion relief team has been set up at the Port of Long Beach to address the what the port says is one of the main causes – a “chassis imbalance”.
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Nigerian port project
The Nigerian president has inaugurated Phase 4 of the country’s $204m Onne Port Complex.
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NewsMexican expansion to add value to Veracruz
The Mexican port of Veracruz is set to more than quadruple in size following a US$1.77bn investment, which it says will keep it competitive.
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NewsSkangass gets green light for Finnish LNG terminal
Skangass is to begin construction of an LNG terminal in Pori, Finland, following NOK 185m (US$28.6m) investment support from the Finnish government.
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NewsGreenPort Congress - one week to go
There’s just one week to go until the 2014 GreenPort Congress being held at the World Trade Centre, Barcelona, Spain, from 15 to 17 October. This year will focus on ”Improving communication between all port users”.
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NewsLNG Hybrid Barge arrives in Hamburg
Becker Marine Systems’ LNG Hybrid Barge has arrived at its home port of Hamburg, where it will provide an external, environmentally-friendly and low-emission power supply to cruise ships.
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NewsFouling defence system wins efficiency award
Danish coatings manufacturer, Hempel, has won a prestigious environmental award for its Hempaguard hull coating concept.
