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EUROPE

EUROPE

Following the signature of Article 50 which triggers the UK’s exit from the EU, UK ports are calling for trade facilitation, infrastructure investment and hinterland connectivity to be central pillars of the…

29th March 2017

Brexit priorities for British ports

29th March 2017

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

At the end of February, Brussels was the place to be for the European maritime sector. The maritime beau monde gathered in Europe’s capital for the second edition of the European Shipping…

29th March 2017

The sustainable agenda of European cruise ports

29th March 2017

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Becker Marine Systems has been chipping away at establishing itself in the North American market where it says its innovative cold ironing and LNG solutions are particularly in demand.

29th March 2017

Becker looks to North America

29th March 2017

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

With increasing automation of systems and equipment, expect a marked uptick in the number of cyber attacks on ports, a security specialist has warned.

29th March 2017

Cyber risks of increased automation

29th March 2017

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

The European Union’s Port Services Regulation has now entered into force and EU member states will be required to implement the legislation within two years.

27th March 2017

EU’s port legislation enters into force

27th March 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Konecranes has won an order for two BOXHUNTER RTGs from Gold Bond Group Ltd (Conterm) in Israel.

27th March 2017

BOXHUNTER order for Israel

27th March 2017

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

With the increase of punitive measures for operations that have a negative environmental impact and the significant pressure on companies to increase efficiencies, port operators need to find new and innovative ways…

22nd March 2017

Environmentally respectful import of dry bulk

22nd March 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The testing of a new container for bulk cargo is being tested at the container terminal of the Multipurpose Sea Cargo Complex (MSCC) Bronka.

15th March 2017

Bronka trials containerised bulk solution

15th March 2017

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

An advisory panel has been set up to guide the Australian Government on infrastructure investment plans through to 2100.

15th March 2017

Australia focus on future infrastructure

15th March 2017

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

The Port of Helsinki has opened its new West Terminal 2 passenger ferry terminal where MoorMaster technology will help large ferries moor more efficiently.

13th March 2017

Helsinki gets MoorMaster technology

13th March 2017

ASIA

ASIA

One of the largest hub ports in South China is planning a share offer in the first half of 2017, seeking financing to expand business, according to a senior company executive.

9th March 2017

Guangzhou Port looks to share offer

9th March 2017

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Marseille Fos released its 2016 results which show a total cargo of 81m tonnes and a spike in passenger numbers with 2.7m visitors overall and 1.6m cruise visitors.

6th March 2017

Energy innovation at Marseille Fos

6th March 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

ABP has invested £3.3m in the construction of a new bulk warehouse and hydraulic crane at the Port of King’s Lynn.

6th March 2017

ABP invests in the Port of King’s Lynn

6th March 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

Theres much more to UK ports than Brexit, as Felicity Landon reports

6th March 2017

Growth and connectivity

6th March 2017

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

Stevie Knight investigates the advantages of digital trading and the hurdles to widespread acceptance

6th March 2017

An end to paper?

6th March 2017

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Effect Ships International (ESI) and Echandia Marine (EM) have developed a new non-polluting, fast, economical commuter vessel.

3rd March 2017

Battery electric ASV commuter ferry

3rd March 2017

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Kalmar has bagged an order for eight Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers from DP World Antwerp Gateway terminal in Belgium, which have been ordered to help meet the terminal’s efficiency goals.

1st March 2017

Greener equipment to meet efficiency goals

1st March 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

In Brazil, the government is mulling the possibility of including conditions in future port concessions that will allow part of the concessionaires revenues to be used to secure foreign currency loans.

1st March 2017

Brazil explores ports legislation changes

1st March 2017

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

APM Terminals has significantly increased its US$70m investment plans for the APMT Port Elizabeth Facility.

23rd February 2017

APMT makes Elizabeth big ship ready

23rd February 2017

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The Port of London Authority (PLA) unveiled its vision to increase freight and passenger transport on the Thames while making the river cleaner at its recent environmental conference.

23rd February 2017

Balancing business with the environment

23rd February 2017