Latest News – Page 13
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NewsChallenging times for ports as energy hubs: Bilbao in the mix
The sustainable port congress in Bilbao was an excellent opportunity to take stock of the many initiatives to move towards more sustainable ports.
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NewsTransnet taps simulation for maritime training
Kongsberg Digital is delivering new state-of-the-art simulator technology to the Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) Academy in Durban, South Africa.
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NewsNew standard for smart ports
Puertos del Estado and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) have presented the new UNE 178110 Standard, which establishes the requirements for a port to be considered a Smart Port and provides recommendations for achieving this goal.
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NewsMPA and Microsoft to harness new technologies
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on a wide range of new technologies covering cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robots, and cybersecurity.
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NewsLynxis bags TEDIVO to expand market coverage
Landside logistics solutions provider Lynxis confirms the acquisition of TEDIVO, the specialist provider of software that visualises and streamlines ship operations at marine terminals.
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News(Smart) business as usual
A J Keyes runs the rule over China’s recent container terminal performance – volumes, automation/investment in Smart Ports – and assesses what lies ahead
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NewsClean fuel initiatives for transport and handling
Further steps forward are being made in clean fuel initiatives for truck operation and container handling equipment.
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NewsShore power supply is buzzing
The shore power supply market is buzzing, with a number of notable events recently being reported to PS.
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NewsWide-ranging demand for konecranes products
Konecranes has been busy. It reports diverse projects spanning the Middle East and Europe.
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NewsNews in brief: February/March 2025: Equipment
A round up of Port Strategy February/March 2025: Equipment issue’s Equipment news.
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NewsPolitical fireworks/uncertain times undermine accurate forecasting
Trump 2.0, as many commentators are referring to the second term of the President, has started with a flourish, or, according to some, “with a bang”.
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NewsFull steam ahead
This is the year that promises to bring to the market the STS 10 container terminal opportunity in Santos, Brazil – the so-called jewel in the crown in Brazil’s port privatisation programme. Rob Ward assesses the project parameters and prospects
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NewsCapacity Concerns? Not here….
Mexico’s container ports had a good 2024, with further volume growth. AJ Keyes assesses what expansion plans are ongoing in the country and asks whether there are expected to be any space issues moving forward?
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NewsEmbracing reefer trade
The West Coast of South America is a key part of the reefer supply chains providing many different products to global markets. AJ Keyes assesses why Chile and Peru are so integral to these trade lanes
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NewsChile: onwards and upwards
AJ Keyes looks at developments in Chile’s leading ports and asks if any change to the status quo is anticipated in this important Latin American location
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NewsShort on facts
Mike Mundy considers Trump’s assertion that the Panama Canal is in Chinese ownership is ill-informed and does not justify the resulting attack on Hutchison PPC
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NewsTransparency counts
Transparency is an increasingly major driver behind the demand for remote reefer monitoring in ports - solutions which are also an important part of sustainability efforts across the supply chain.
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NewsMaintenance revolution underway
The port and terminal maintenance landscape is changing markedly driven by growing client demand for uptime, increased automation and a digital revolution in the deployment of maintenance services. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTop tyre criteria emerge
The port tyre sector is growing in importance off the back of the expansion of terminal infrastructure, increased automation in material handling and the growing demand for durable and long-lasting tyres.
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NewsEurope steps up
The European Commission and key port and shipping sector associations are pushing for a decarbonised and more competitive future, new initiatives abound
