Bulk Handling – Page 2
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NewsBulk handling expansion
The Port of Newcastle is opening new container and bulk services capabilities in its latest diversification initiative
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NewsAUCKLAND PULLS PLUG ON AUTOMATION
The Ports of Auckland is scrapping plans to introduce automation at its Fergusson Container Terminal. The project was first aired in 2016 and originally had a date of late 2019/early 2020 for operations to commence.
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Bulkers also bedevilled by berthing delays
While container ships gain a lot of headlines for their queuing to access to ports in China, bulk vessels bringing grain and coal – key basic commodities that China cannot produce enough of for its needs – are also suffering similar challenges.
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NewsEXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
The pre-covid normal is gone and there is a need to adapt to a new set of market conditions. This was the game-changing view presented at the recent IAPH World Ports Conference. Felicity Landon reviews the highlights
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Verticalisation Driving Diversification
ICTSI Rio 1 is one of several terminals in Brazil diversifying in the face of what is dubbed locally as verticalization – liner companies extending their activities along the supply chain.
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A HUB FOR BEER PRODUCERS
The Ponta do Felix port facility in Antonina, part of the Paranagua port area (APPA port authority), will next month (July) open up six new silos for storing malt, barley and wheat, adding 40,000 tons of static storage capacity at a cost of Reais45million (US$9m).
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NewsGRAIN: SYSTEM INNOVATION
Grain handling and storage system innovation continues apace. John Bensalhia highlights recent developments in the supply sector
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Bedeschi Deal
Bedeschi S.p.A. has confi rmed the take-over of Berga Golfetto Sangati bulk handling activities from Golfetto Sangati srl, eff ective January 1, 2022.
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NewsBREAKBULK – THE OUTLOOK?
Modernisation and global restructuring post-Covid presents real opportunities in the breakbulk sector. Andrew Penfold considers how should port developers react?
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NewsCapacity growth threat
Port and terminal capacity is on the rise, but congestion remains a key risk to sector performance.
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NewsSustainability winners
The winners of the IAPH 2021 World Ports Sustainability Awards have been announced.
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NewsForced flexibility
Ports and terminals are being forced to embrace flexible vessel planning and this is impacting productivity.
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NewsHow valuable is ecommerce to ports?
Ecommerce is creating new opportunities for ports and terminals.
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NewsPandemic performance
“The COVID-19 pandemic has generated diverse temporal and spatial impacts on world ports,” concludes new analysis.
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NewsNEW PATTERNS AND PRIORITIES
Grain trade volumes are increasing, prices are climbing and larger vessels are wanted. Andrew Penfold considers the implications for port investment.
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NewsProactive supply chain can tackle congestion
Proactive responses across the supply chain will be vital to tackle port congestion as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsWINNERS AND LOSERS
COVID-19 meant that 2020 was a very challenging year for north European ports, entailing a switchback ride for trade and an array of differing results. The outlook remains unclear, so what does this tell us, asks leading analyst, Andrew Penfold?
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NewsSHOCKWAVES, VULNERABILITIES AND PREDICTIONS FOR 2021
What lies ahead for the maritime sector in 2021? Against a background of the impact of COVID-19, Felicity Landon highlights select expert views.
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NewsMergers and acquisitions up in port sector
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the port sector has been growing, with recent M&As indicating the sector is consolidating, reports a maritime research consultancy.
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NewsVessel calls up but rail sees delays
The share of ports facing a significant drop in container vessels calls has dropped but there has been an increase in barge and rail delays.
