All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 685

  • Switch: the EU sulphur regulations could lead to a modal shift from shortsea to trucks. Credit: Barry Lewis
    News

    Undoing the ‘blue belt’

    2014-09-26T10:00:00Z

    Felicity Landon considers the consequences of the European Union’s impending SECA amendments

  • Mr Hinchliffe: "The reduction in CO2 per tonne of cargo carried per kilometre by ships is even more impressive than the headline IMO figure for absolute GHG reduction because cargo moved by sea has continued to grow since 2009.”
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    Global shipping cuts emissions

    2014-09-26T09:29:00Z

    The total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global maritime transport are estimated to have been more than 20% lower in 2012 than in 2007, according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

  • The strength of the rebound of spot LNG prices is questionable
    News

    LNG prices on the rebound?

    2014-09-25T16:13:00Z

    The Platts Japan/Korea Marker (Platts JK) says that the price of spot LNG for October has gained 19.8%, indicative that prices may be on the rebound.

  • The LNG terminals will be built at three Baltic seaports including the Port of Rauma. Photo: MPorciusCato
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    Three new LNG terminals for Finland

    2014-09-25T14:07:00Z

    A grant worth €65.2m is being used to build three LNG terminals in Finland that are expected to help significantly reduce the industrial use of fuel oil and LPG in the country.

  • The second Model 5 crane will expand capabilities and availability of ship loading and unloading equipment at the terminal
    News

    Follow up crane order

    2014-09-25T12:45:00Z

    Terex Port Solutions has won a follow up order for a second Model 5 mobile harbour diesel-electric G HMK 5506 variant crane for the Lübeck Cargo Terminal.

  • Large scale: the arrival of mega ships has put European and Asian ports under pressure: Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller. Credit: Walter Rademacher
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    Big sets the agenda

    2014-09-25T10:00:00Z

    COMMENT: The ongoing influx of ultra large container carriers has led to a new phase of port congestion in Europe and Asia, writes Mike Mundy.

  • Automation debate: POLA terminals are struggling to move forward because of labour disputes
    News

    West coast labour struggles

    2014-09-25T09:14:00Z

    US west coast dockworkers and shippers are struggling to reach an agreement with terminals as they continue to replace the labour force with robots to achieve automation.

  • ‘Bit Viking’ was the first ship to be converted to use LNG as fuel Photo: DNV GL
    News

    LNG draft code approved

    2014-09-24T13:32:00Z

    The draft International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) and proposed amendments to make the code mandatory under SOLAS have been approved by the inaugural meeting of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 1).

  • Falck has opened what is said to be the first northwest European training facility for LNG on the Rotterdam Maasvlakte
    News

    Falck Risc studies LNG risk

    2014-09-24T12:46:00Z

    Dutch company, Falck Risc, is uniting with the United Fire Department to carry out an LNG safety study, commissioned by the European Union (TEN-T) as part of the LNG Masterplan Rhine-Main Danube.

  • Fast flow: changing shipping line alliances are keeping ports on their toes
    News

    Alliance causes Turkish strategy shift

    2014-09-24T11:43:00Z

    The shifting sands of shipping line alliances is keeping at least one Turkish port operator on its toes, according to Erhan Çiloglu, chief marketing officer of Yilport Holding.

  • So far, 2,000 forty-footer overstaying southbound customs-cleared containers have been moved from Manila
    News

    Manila shows how not to do it

    2014-09-24T10:00:00Z

    COMMENT: It’s a mess in Manila: empty boxes have been left to languish on the docks, trucks have been blocking up the highways and extreme, disconnected measures have caused a catalogue of knock on effects, writes Carly Fields.

  • Protected: the Floating Harbour Transhipper provides a covered environment
    News

    Floating a good idea

    2014-09-24T10:00:00Z

    Chasing deep draft development could be a thing of the past for future bulk ports, as Stevie Knight reports

  • Operator wanted: Esbjerg’s combi terminal is in need of a new caretakerTender launched: Esbjerg’s combi terminal is in need of a private operator
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    Esbjerg combi tender launched

    2014-09-23T17:35:00Z

    Denmark’s Port of Esbjerg wants a private operator to develop its new combi terminal and is calling on interested parties to submit an expression of interest.

  • News

    New Hempel primers to “redefine” anti-corrosion

    2014-09-23T16:37:00Z

    Worldwide coatings supplier, Hempel, has today launched a new range of anti-corrosive zinc primers which it says will “redefine” and improve protection for port equipment and machinery.

  • The most effective method for measuring emissions is in-situ monitoring using a continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS)
    News

    ECA compliance through continuous emission monitoring

    2014-09-23T14:15:00Z

    In just a matter of months, shipowners operating in emissions control areas (ECAs) will have only three choices to comply with mandatory 0.1% sulphur levels; burn marine distillates, switch to liquefied natural gas; or install abatement technology such as scrubbers, says Chris Daw, Managing Director, Procal, part of Parker Group.

  • Sohar takes environmental stewardship seriously
    News

    Sohar launches environmental programme

    2014-09-23T13:47:00Z

    Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has launched its first environmental management programme in conjunction with the Ministry of Climate Affairs.

  • The retrofit project is expected to result in an 85% reduction in particulate matter emissions and a 90% reduction in carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions
    News

    Los Angeles goes green with EPA grant

    2014-09-23T10:13:00Z

    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is one of six US ports to receive a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will be used to retrofit cargo handling equipment in a bid to reduce emissions.

  • Promote your brand through sponsorship
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    Sponsors and Sponsorship

    2014-09-23T09:50:00Z

    Sponsorship of the GreenPort Congress is a fantastic way to promote your business and brand, and for the 9th GreenPort Congress we are delighted to have some industry leading sponsors and supporters. There are still some sponsorship opportunities available to suit your budget and needs.

  • Generic istock image of a conference
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    A programme packed with industry leading speakers and valuable presentations

    2014-09-23T09:50:00Z

    The 2013 GreenPort Congress clearly identified that to achieve an environmentally responsible port sector, port users need to communicate more. The 9th GreenPort Congress next month will therefore focus on improving the relationship between the ports, its users, customers and stakeholders, who will all be involved in the comprehensive ...

  • Networking at the Gala Dinner
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    Join the industry at the port community event of the year – book today

    2014-09-23T09:50:00Z

    With just under one month left until the 9th GreenPort Congress and the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference 15-17 October, the whole port community of port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, shippers, logistics companies, port planners, dredging companies and manufacturers as well as consultants and industry associations are busy confirming their ...