News
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Building the terminal of the future
A Moffatt & Nichol terminal design concept was one of seven shortlisted in the recent Next Generation Container Port Challenge hosted by The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Maritime Institute. 15 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Terex pioneers crane for smaller ports
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is making it easier for small maritime and river ports to “professionalise” their cargo handling with the launch of its mobile harbour crane, the Terex Quaymate M50. 14 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Back to the drawing board
A reversal in terminal planning priorities has complicated designs, as Iain MacIntyre discovers 14 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Barcelona expected to be P3 ‘loser’
The P3 alliance may have a profound impact on how Spanish container ports develop in the near future. 11 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Savonna and Genova merger mooted
Reports from Italy suggest that the port authorities of Genova and Savonna are discussing a possible merger. 11 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Rocha port to handle Paraguayan cargo
Uruguay and Paraguay are cooperating on the development of a deepwater port on the Uruguayan coast at Rocha, which will provide an outlet to the sea for businesses in Paraguay. 11 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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Transnet monopoly holding back South Africa
Andrew Pike of Velden Pike Nichols Inc asks if South Africa’s port development and efficiency is being hindered by its monopolistic port systems 11 Apr 2014 - Port Strategy
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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