All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 751

  • Light pollution is lessened with new lighting sources
    News

    Lighting up

    2013-08-04T19:24:00Z

    Port lighting has moved on, but is large scale replacement a necessary investment? Alex Hughes thinks so

  • ABP Hull wants to be at the forefront of the renewable industry
    News

    Biomass loading project underway

    2013-08-01T20:39:00Z

    The development of the biomass loading project is firmly underway at the UK’s ABP Port of Hull with the first major piece of infrastructure being hauled into place this week.

  • The database measures container lifts around the world. Photo: Port of Gothenburg
    News

    JOC port productivity database

    2013-08-01T17:36:00Z

    JOC Group has launched its Port Productivity database, the first global measure of container port performance.

  • Schneider Electric distributes energy to a wide range of markets
    News

    Schneider Electric to acquire Invensys plc

    2013-08-01T17:32:00Z

    Schneider Electric has reached an agreement to acquire Invensys plc for £3.4bn, a move that it says will boost its position in industrial automation and electro-intensive segments.

  • Maasvlakte 2 - getting the public involved
    News

    Visual stimulation

    2013-08-01T16:55:00Z

    On a bleary and dank June morning in Rotterdam, taking a coach trip to the game-changing Maasvlakte II development seemed to be a good use of time.

  • The slowdown in China’s growth rate has left North European ports with poor trade prospects Photo: Wolfgang Staudt
    News

    Weak trade prospects

    2013-08-01T16:34:00Z

    The latest global port tracker for North Europe says that trade prospects are not improving despite there being a few short term hopeful signs.

  • SLPA is overseeing a major development project at Hambantota to include LNG bunkering Photo: SLPA
    News

    Bunkering in Sri Lanka

    2013-07-31T20:18:00Z

    Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has big plans. It wants to become a rival hub to Singapore for LNG bunkering, crew exchanges and repairs.

  • SLPA is overseeing a major development project at Hambantota to include LNG bunkering Photo: SLPA
    News

    Bunkering in Sri Lanka

    2013-07-31T10:57:00Z

    Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has big plans. It wants to become a rival hub to Singapore for LNG bunkering, crew exchanges and repairs.

  • Experts are looking at the impact of micro-plastics on the marine environment. Photo: A Bakir and RC Thompson, Plymouth University
    News

    Micro-plastic impact

    2013-07-30T17:43:00Z

    A group of international experts have completed a draft global assessment to address the growing problems in the marine environment caused by micro-plastics.

  • The proposed US$3.3bn cargo terminal will be built for the Savannah River. Photo: Marque 1313
    News

    Takeover bid for seaport project

    2013-07-30T16:54:00Z

    After a five year delay in development, Jasper County officials are attempting to take over the new seaport project to be built in the Savannah River.

  • Tampa is tapping into the Mexican car trade
    News

    Tapping into the car trade

    2013-07-30T16:51:00Z

    The Port of Tampa has a new partner with an expertise in processing vehicle shipments – it wants to cash in on the Mexican car trade.

  • Last chance to get a 20% discount for the GreenPort Congress 2013
    News

    GreenPort Congress 2013 - book your place

    2013-07-29T16:57:00Z

    It''s the last few days to book and receive an early bird discount for the 2013 GreenPort Congress to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 9 to 13 October.

  • Last chance to get a 20% discount for the GreenPort Congress 2013
    News

    GreenPort Congress 2013 - book your place

    2013-07-29T11:23:00Z

    It''s the last few days to book and receive an early bird discount for the 2013 GreenPort Congress to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 9 to 13 October.

  • Antwerp Port Authority is drawing up the report for the port community
    News

    Antwerp sustainability report

    2013-07-29T10:49:00Z

    Antwerp Port Authority is drawing up a second sustainability report for the “port community” as it strives for greater sustainability following the recent financial and economic crisis.

  • Apapa – creating a sustainability blueprint for Africa
    News

    Blueprint for Africa

    2013-07-29T10:48:00Z

    Five new eco-friendly rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) will be delivered to APM Terminals Apapa as part of a US$135m terminal upgrade within a month.

  • Antwerp Sustainable Port
    News

    Last chance to save over 230 Euros - Early bird rate expires 31 July 2013!

    2013-07-26T16:57:00Z

    Delegate places include: Welcome reception (8 October 2013), Gala dinner (9 October 2013), Port Tour (11 October 2013) as well as the two day conference with Working Groups and full documentation.

  • Port of Antwerp
    News

    Early bird rate expires 31 July 2013. Book now to save 20% - over 230 Euros!

    2013-07-26T16:40:00Z

    Delegate places include: Welcome reception (8 October 2013), Gala dinner (9 October 2013), Port Tour (11 October 2013) as well as the two day conference with Working Groups and full documentation.

  • Damen won third prize in the Top 100 'greenest' companies competition
    News

    Damen wins prize for ‘green’ tug

    2013-07-26T15:07:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has won third prize at a competition for the Top 100 Dutch ‘green’ companies for its ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid.

  • Portek will refurbish PNGPCL's RTGs to improve productivity at Port Lae
    News

    Portek secures Tanjung contract

    2013-07-26T15:06:00Z

    Singapore’s Portek International has secured its first major contract with the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia, as well as repeat orders from existing customers.

  • News

    Palfinger gets greener

    2013-07-25T21:44:00Z

    Palfinger Marine has achieved ISO 14001 certification – a sure sign that the company is working towards a comprehensive management system with safety and the environment at the forefront of operations.