All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 704

  • News

    No investment in Brazilian ports until 2015

    2014-05-28T11:08:00Z

    Investment in Brazilian ports has ground to a halt, according to Wilen Manteli, president of the Brazilian Port Terminals Association.

  • News

    Liebherr orders flood in

    2014-05-28T10:59:00Z

    Liebherr Maritime Cranes has seen a flood of orders, including what it calls an “important order” for its mobile harbour crane (LHM) range from a purchasing association of Algerian port operators.

  • Fractions: electrical power supplies constitute only a small percentage of port project investment
    News

    Power surge

    2014-05-28T10:00:00Z

    Well planned energy upgrades can increase efficiency and enhance supply as Alex Hughes finds out

  • Newbuilt cruise ship on the Ems, from Papenburg to the sea
    News

    The Ems Case, lessons learned

    2014-05-27T20:30:00Z

    A few years ago, the ‘Ems case’, which involved regular dredging to facilitate the navigation along the Ems River, opposed the city of Papenburg to the Federal State of Germany. Paris Sansoglou, Secretary General of the European Dredging Association points out at the main issues for dredgers in this case.

  • ABB’s PCS100 SFC converter technology helps save 20 percent fuel on ro-ro ships
    News

    ABB helps save fuel consumption

    2014-05-27T16:13:00Z

    ABB and MAN Diesel and Turbo have supplied two PCS100 Static Frequency Converters (SFCs), which provide voltage and frequency stabilisation, for ro-ro vessels to help them save fuel costs.

  • MAN's ERG solutions features Alfa Laval's PureNOx system
    News

    MAN solution proves its worth

    2014-05-27T15:39:00Z

    MAN Diesel and Turbo’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solution, being developed with support from Alfa Laval, is proving successful onboard two AP Moller-Maersk vessels.

  • European expansion: Yilport is looking at other opportunities in the Baltic region
    News

    Yilport explores Baltic opportunities

    2014-05-27T12:52:00Z

    Turkish operator, Yilport, is expanding in to the Baltic region, starting with the acquisition of a container terminal in Sweden.

  • Lock down: minimising storm damage is about good planning. Credit: Chuck Simmins
    News

    Don't over complicate storm protection plans

    2014-05-27T10:00:00Z

    Windstorms can be very damaging and very difficult to predict; they are also quite difficult to deal with.

  • Forward planning: ports need to be ready before storms arrive. Credit: Marc
    News

    Batten down the hatches

    2014-05-26T10:00:00Z

    Storm damage-related losses should be a concern for all ports and terminal operators, explains Alex Hughes

  • Positive movements: Georgia will now expand its harbour to cater for larger vessels
    News

    US seaports get vote of confidence

    2014-05-23T17:25:00Z

    US seaports are in line for a wave of modernisation following the US States Congress’ approval of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) 2014.

  • The tug will be capable of operating on both MDO and LNG. Photo: Drydocks World
    News

    UAE to build LNG-powered tug

    2014-05-23T11:28:00Z

    Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City (DMC) and Wärtsilä are to build an LNG-powered tug as part of the UAE ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development’ initiative.

  • Blown away: wind energy project cargo volumes are expected to pick up this year
    News

    Ease of access

    2014-05-23T10:00:00Z

    Port of Vancouver USA plays the distance card as it looks to bring in Pacific Rim shippers. Martin Rushmere reports

  • Next generation: The new C-series spans the entire Konecranes range of lift products
    News

    Konecranes presents next generation lift trucks

    2014-05-22T17:12:00Z

    Konecranes’ new C series of lift trucks, revealed at the CeMat exhibition in Germany this week, has been developed to enhance safety, comfort and productivity.

  • DNV GL said that although the LNG market is growing, the development of international standardisation has lagged behind Photo: DNV/GL
    News

    Harmonising LNG bunkering

    2014-05-22T17:09:00Z

    DNV GL is launching a new Recommended Practice (RP) on LNG Bunkering in the Middle East & South Asia.

  • Three more Evergas LNG tankers will be powered by Wärtsilä 50DF engines
    News

    Repeat LNG package order for Wärtsilä

    2014-05-22T15:33:00Z

    Wärtsilä is to supply integrated LNG equipment and propulsion packages for three more LNG tankers for Danish operator Evergas, in an extension to a similar previous order placed in 2013.

  • New version: The new ECG50-90 truck is designed for use in challenging environments
    News

    Kalmar reveals ‘revised’ forklifts

    2014-05-22T10:34:00Z

    Kalmar has launched new ‘revised’ versions of the electric forklift truck at the CeMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany.

  • New heights: SANY’s new Tier 4 reach stacker promises to be even smarter
    News

    SANY reaches new heights

    2014-05-21T15:35:00Z

    SANY Germany is introducing its new Tier 4 reach stacker at the CEMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany, this week.

  • New models: New reackstackers, empty container handlers, laden container handlers and forklift trucks will start leaving Hyster's Nijmegen production line in July
    News

    Hyster developments slash fuel costs

    2014-05-21T11:53:00Z

    Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.

  • New models: New reackstackers, empty container handlers, laden container handlers and forklift trucks will start leaving Hyster's Nijmegen production line in July
    News

    Hyster developments slash fuel costs

    2014-05-21T11:49:00Z

    Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.

  • Other ideas: M&S has pulled the plug on its London Gateway plans
    News

    M&S pulls out of London Gateway

    2014-05-21T11:08:00Z

    UK retailer Marks & Spencer has pulled out of plans to invest £200m in a national distribution centre at DP World''s London Gateway.