News
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ICTSI invests in Iraq’s potential
International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) is partnering with the Government of Iraq to invest US$130m in Umm Qasr Port in a bid to unlock the country’s economic potential. 11 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Strengthening operations with a green theme
Newer, advanced technology is available for ports to strengthen operations in all spheres. For example, products have been designed to meet environmental rules without compromising productivity. 11 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Long Beach dismisses proposed Los Angeles merger
A proposal by the LA 2020 Commission to merge the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach – the two busiest container ports in the US – has been slated by Long Beach leaders for being “condescending and disrespectful”. 10 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Keeping the pace
Keeping up with the latest technological developments is a full time job as John Bensalhia finds out. 10 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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ISS warns of impending Argentinian strike
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is warning of a potential ‘general’ strike in Argentinian ports to take place on Thursday 10 April 2014 from 00:00hrs to 24:00hrs. 09 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Yilport reveals vision for the future
Turkey-based Yilport Holding is looking to significantly increase its annual container handling throughput in a bid to become one of the top 10 global container terminal operators by 2023. 09 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Channelling the gas flow
A spate of recent conferences has brought New York’s shipping community to life, in spite of cold weather. 09 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Dar saga plays on
The saga of the construction of berths 13 and 14 at Dar es Saalam port – the berths intended to provide much needed new container capacity – continues. 09 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Making good use of data
A lack of data transparency can hold back port efficiency, according to consultant Peter de Langen of Ports and Logistics Advisory. 09 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Konecranes turns RTG design on its head
Konecranes has launched a mid-priced rubber-tyred gantry crane aimed at the emerging markets. 08 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Taking the cyber highway
Alex Hughes finds out about Rotterdam's plans to become the centre of the logistics internet 08 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Ports prepare for gas-fuelled future
More and more ports are either planning for, or are anticipating, the development of LNG bunkering, according to a new survey by Lloyd’s Register. 07 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Latin American and Caribbean ports' technical efficiency improving
Latin American and Caribbean ports are 40% less efficient than those in Europe, notes a report from the Inter-American Development Bank (BID), although 40% more efficient than those in Africa. 07 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Egyptian ports not for sale
The Egyptian Minister of Transport, Ibrahim El – Demeiry, has publicly stated that there are no plans to start privatisation of the nation's ports. 07 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Making a connection
There's still a place for shore side power solutions, as Anne-Marie Causer finds out 07 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy