All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 706

  • Steel cutting on the first of the project’s LNG carriers took place in April
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    Braemar oversees Nigerian LNG build

    2014-05-14T10:00:00Z

    Braemar Engineering has been appointed to act as shipping consultants to Bonny Gas Transport, subsidiary of Nigeria LNG (NLNG), and will oversee the building of six LNG carriers.

  • The port is located close to the city centre of Ystad
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    The need for environmental regard and investment

    2014-05-13T18:35:00Z

    The port of Ystad plays, due to its strategic position, an important role in the transportation flow between Scandinavia and Sweden and East- and Central Europe, and it is one of Ystad''s most important enterprises. Björn Boström, CEO of the port of Ystad explains.

  • The RTGs will provide extra capacity at Turkey's Evyaport
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    Kalmar helps reduce emissions in Turkey

    2014-05-13T14:49:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply eight of its zero-emissions rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Turkish port operator, Evyaport.

  • News

    Covering all bases

    2014-05-13T10:00:00Z

    If ports are looking to capitalise on the growing demand for biofuels, then they need the right equipment to do the job.

  • News

    ‘Next generation’ short-sea ships ordered

    2014-05-12T10:45:00Z

    Finland’s Containerships Ltd Oy, GNS Shipping/Nordic Hamburg and ARKON Shipping have ordered two ‘next generation’ dual-fuel container ships for the European short-sea trade.

  • Power drive: Amsterdam expects biofuels handling to rise to 3.5m tons by 2020
    News

    Future fuel fix

    2014-05-12T10:00:00Z

    With aviation moving in on biofuels, what opportunities are there for ports asks John Bensalhia

  • Cargo chaos: The truck ban has caused a number of problems for Manila's port operations. Photo: Theurbanhistorian
    News

    Manila backlogs mount up

    2014-05-12T09:35:00Z

    The Port of Manila (POM) continues to struggle with cargo backlogs as a result of the truck ban implemented earlier this year, but the main concern is the threat is poses to overall Philippines growth.

  • The NGO is calling for the safe dismantling of the 'Costa Concordia'. Photo: Rvongher
    News

    NGO calls for safe dismantling of ‘Costa Concordia’

    2014-05-09T11:42:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on the Italian government to ensure the safe dismantling of the wrecked cruise ship ‘Costa Concordia’ in accordance with Italian and EU law.

  • All clear: traversing obstacles is one of the RopeCon system's strong points
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    High wire act

    2014-05-09T10:00:00Z

    The idea of skipping a few steps between mine and ship could prove attractive if the output promises to be large enough, and there are ‘high in the sky’ possibilities with lightweight rope-bridge style conveyors.

  • The PFLNG2 project will be located off Malaysia's coast. Photo: Eric Teoh
    News

    Air Products signs Malaysia agreement

    2014-05-08T16:01:00Z

    Norway’s Air Products is to provide its LNG technology, equipment and process license for Petronas’ second floating LNG project (PFLNG2), to be located off the coast of Malaysia.

  • On the move: US West Coast ports are set to see an increase in cargo flow in May
    News

    US retail imports on the up

    2014-05-08T11:44:00Z

    As new contracts are negotiated for US West Coast dockworkers, import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.5% in May, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report.

  • Join the queue: truck congestion can reach epidemic proportions outside some bulk port gates
    News

    Leap of faith

    2014-05-08T10:00:00Z

    Ports need to weigh up total versus piecemeal handling options for bulk cargo, finds Stevie Knight

  • The cranes are of the G HPK 8200 B four-rope-grab variant for use off the coast of Kalimantan
    News

    More capacity, more RTGs

    2014-05-07T17:34:00Z

    As more terminals are increasing capacity as a result of an increase in demand, equipment companies Kalmar and Konecranes are receiving new and repeat orders for rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.

  • Hyde's Guardian Gold BWT process uses efficient filtration and ultraviolet disinfection
    News

    Hyde Marine BWTS signs partnerships

    2014-05-07T16:47:00Z

    Hyde Marine is partnering with two companies for engineering and installation of its chemical-free Hyde Guardian Gold ballast water treatment system (BWTS) – a move that will help the industry prepare for the ratification of the IMO Ballast Water Treatment Convention.

  • Offloading: CMA CGM's partial terminal arm sell off helped it stay in the black. Credit: Sludge G
    News

    Terminal yard sale

    2014-05-07T10:00:00Z

    Carriers facing hard times face another round of terminal asset sales. Mike Mundy reports

  • New player: ICTSI is moving in to develop its first terminal in Australia
    News

    New kid on the block

    2014-05-07T10:00:00Z

    Australia is about to welcome a new global terminal operator into its mix. An ICTSI-led consortium was the surprise winner for the concession of the new third container terminal in the Port of Melbourne.

  • SurePure's solution can help ship owners clean fuel and reduce costs
    News

    SurePure unveils “breakthrough” solution

    2014-05-06T16:25:00Z

    Liquid photopurification company, SurePure Inc has unveiled its “breakthrough” solution designed to help the maritime shipping industry clean fuel even if severely compromised by micro-organisms infestation.

  • The value of the new port infrastructure must be weighed against the natural capital of the surrounding ecosystem. The Ilot bird island sanctuary at the mouth of the Seine near Le Havre Port 2000 was created to compensate for natural habitats lo...
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    Joining forces to protect ecosystems and achieve port expansion

    2014-05-06T16:09:00Z

    After a four-year study involving more than 1,300 scientists from 95 countries, in 2005 the United Nations issued a report: the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. In this report the concept of Ecosystems Services (ES) was explored. Since then, ES is gaining momentum, says René Kolman, Secretary General of the International Association ...

  • Open mind: Fisher's UK port forecasting project has to be flexible. Credit: Steve Arnold
    News

    UK traffic picture never static

    2014-05-06T10:00:00Z

    Fisher Associates has been appointed by the UK government’s Department for Transport (DfT) to develop a UK Port Traffic Forecasting Model. The work will go ahead this year, and will include consultation with leading maritime industry and government agency representatives, says principal Chris Fisher.

  • News

    MSC now handling vessels from other companies

    2014-05-05T06:57:00Z

    The Port of Valencia''s two container terminal operators, Noatum and TCV, are reported as being unhappy with the preferential treatment being given to MSC by the port authority.