All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 752

  • The EIPV rewards shippers for reducing vessel emissions
    News

    Emissions incentive programme

    2013-07-25T17:31:00Z

    Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has set up a new environmental stewardship programme to reward shippers for reducing vessel emissions.

  • Oakland is trying to safeguard itself its competitiveness in the long-term
    News

    Oakland SSA agreement creates 'mega' terminal

    2013-07-25T16:12:00Z

    The Port of Oakland has chosen to end a dispute with one of its tenants by making it the operator for the majority of its terminals - creating the third largest terminal on the US west coast.

  • The new Thames Hub airport is strategically located near to DP World’s Thames Gateway
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    Thames Hub airport plan

    2013-07-25T15:13:00Z

    A proposal has been formally submitted to the UK government’s Airports Commission for a new four runway airport hub on the Isle of Grain in the UK’s Thames Estuary.

  • The MCC ensures data is safe and port operations can continue in the event of a hurricane
    News

    GPA gets mobile

    2013-07-25T12:32:00Z

    The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has prepared itself for hurricanes and other emergency situations with a brand new US$1.5m Mobile Command Centre (MCC).

  • Whose definition of 'on time' should we use?
    News

    Clock watching port-style

    2013-07-25T09:00:00Z

    In the past few years, more attention has been paid to ''on time'' arrival and it is a phenomenon that is not going to go away. But it seems that ''on time'' is a subjective phrase, so whose definition to we use?

  • The subsidy should move the LNG project at Antwerp along more quickly Photo: Antwerp Port Authority
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    EU subsidy for LNG project

    2013-07-24T17:07:00Z

    The Antwerp Port Authority has received a EU subsidy for its LNG bunkering project to be used to develop and build an LNG bunkering station for barges at the port.

  • 'Greenstream' is the second LNG barge to bunker and refuel at Antwerp Photo: Antwerp Port Authority
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    EU subsidy for LNG project

    2013-07-24T17:04:00Z

    The Antwerp Port Authority has received a EU subsidy for its LNG bunkering project to be used to develop and build an LNG bunkering station for barges at the port.

  • Helsinki by night, showing the effectiveness of the new lights
    News

    Helsinki: The pull between challenge and opportunity

    2013-07-23T21:30:00Z

    The Port of Helsinki is attempting to find pragmatic answers to challenges many urban ports will understand - including the tension between costs and environmental strategies, writes Stevie Knight

  • Dockworkers in Lisbon have extended their strike
    News

    Lisbon fears losses from strikes

    2013-07-23T14:56:00Z

    A strike called by dockworkers at the Port of Lisbon on June 25, is to be extended by a further month. As of July 22, the port will be paralysed for one hour every day – between 15.00 and 16.00 - until August 19 as stevedores down tools in support ...

  • News

    Tauranga co-governance initiative welcomed

    2013-07-23T14:55:00Z

    Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns says his port is comfortable with the co-governance framework for the harbour and catchment being drawn up between the Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective, local authorities and the Crown.

  • News

    Auckland negotiations frustration with unions

    2013-07-23T14:55:00Z

    Ports of Auckland has expressed its frustration at the ongoing industrial dispute with the Maritime Union of New Zealand following recent facilitation meetings between the parties.

  • Protestors are campaigning for jobs and a change in management
    News

    Libyan protestors halt exports

    2013-07-23T14:14:00Z

    Oil exports are still at a halt at the eastern Libyan port of Zueitina as protesters continue to campaign for jobs.

  • Beach holiday
    News

    Book before your holiday and save 20%!

    2013-07-23T11:38:00Z

    Just one week left to book at the early bird rate for the GreenPort Congress. Book by 31 July 2013 and save 20% - over 230 Euros!

  • Broe Group will invest US$500m in infrastructure upgrades
    News

    Port of Chicago leased

    2013-07-23T11:20:00Z

    A US based company is set to operate and manage the Port of Chicago under a 62 year lease and carry out major infrastructural upgrades to modernise the port along the way.

  • The LNG market outlook is uncertain
    News

    Uncertain LNG outlook

    2013-07-23T11:18:00Z

    The LNG market is on rocky ground, according to Drewry Maritime Research, as its latest LNG freight index remains unchanged despite a rise in LNG enquiries.

  • Kuantan Port wants to take better advantage of new industrial opportunities Photo: Wikimedia
    News

    Malaysian expansion project

    2013-07-22T18:14:00Z

    Kuantan Port in Malaysia looks set to double its capacity by the end of the year transforming it into a mega port up from its current feeder port status.

  • The  LPS 600 was awarded with the IBJ Crane of the Year Award in 2011
    News

    Efficiency in Gdansk

    2013-07-22T18:09:00Z

    Liebherr has installed two LPS 600 cranes at the Port of Gdansk in Poland which should increase the efficiency of bulk handling.

  • Rotterdam sees any link to whaling as detrimental to the port Photo: Daniel Mueller/Greenpeace
    News

    Rotterdam makes a stand over whaling

    2013-07-18T23:59:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam is nailing its political colours to the mast when it comes to the thorny issue of whaling - it''s trying to stop the transit of whale meat through its terminals.

  • The Marco Polo rail programme aimed to shift freights from roads to rail, sea and inland waterways
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    ECA slates Marco Polo rail programme

    2013-07-18T18:18:00Z

    The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has slated the European Commission’s (EC) Marco Polo rail programme, which aims to move freight away from the road towards other modes of transport using EU funds.

  • News

    Green Port Hull investment

    2013-07-18T18:15:00Z

    There is speculation in the UK media that Siemens is about to ratify its Green Port Hull investment which could see the project moving forward at last.