Latest News – Page 179
-
NewsXXL WAREHOUSING: TIME TO THINK BIG
The port ‘business ecosystem’ includes logistics activities, most importantly warehousing. Most ports have developed logistics zones to attract warehouses. This strengthens the port business ecosystem, as warehouses generate captive cargo for the port. In addition, developing warehousing sites allows the port development company to capture some of the value created ...
-
NewsTHE ECONOMICS OF GLOBAL TRADE
Economic growth, or the lack of it, has had less of an impact on trade than was expected, resulting in stronger economic growth.
-
NewsFUTURE FUELS: FRONT LINE ROLE FOR PORTS
As the world looks towards a reduced carbon 2050- there is a tremendous role for port planners and strategists.
-
NewsTHE HYDROGEN BUBBLE IS BULGING
UK ports are embracing the party the UK Government has thrown with its Hydrogen Strategy. The goal is to create a world leading hydrogen economy, unlocking £4bn by 2030 through 5GW capacity of production and the promise of jobs galore.
-
NewsDCSA STANDARDISES PORT CALL DEFINITIONS
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has published a range of new messaging application programming interface (AFI) specifications to help standardise port call data definitions.
-
NewsHydrogen Coalition
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is to work with CEM Global Port Hydrogen Coalition to disseminate information related to hydrogen-based projects in ports.
-
News
GREEN LIGHT FOR APMT & PLAQUEMINES
Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District (PPHTD) has signed a Letter of Intent which confi rms that APM Terminals (APMT) will become the operator of the new container terminal and intermodal facility to be developed at the port. The agreement follows a six-month review process.
-
NewsJNPT HITS 40 PER CENT GROWTH AND CONSIDERS ACQUISITIONS
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), India’s largest container port, has recorded a 40.40 per cent increase in container traffic in the first half of FY21 compared to the same period in FY20 with this amounting to 2,703,051TEU.
-
NewsDURBAN PLANS UNVEILED
More details have emerged of South Africa’s move to secure private sector investment in the port of Durban, the country’s major port.
-
NewsIntelligent port vessels
A partnership has been formed in Asia to develop smart port vessels equipped to increase efficiency and reduce congestion.
-
NewsElectric fleet investment
One port is making a further commitment to carbon reduction by selecting electric commercial vehicles.
-
NewsElectric grid challenges
Shore power investment is more widespread than ever, but can ports handle electric grid challenges?
-
NewsPort tech merger talks
Talks continue on planned merger of the port equipment giants Cargotec and Konecranes.
-
NewsCall for FuelEU clarity
European ports want coherent legislation on provision and use of clean energy infrastructure for ports.
-
-
NewsFlood congestion action
Congestion prevention action is underway in Canada following flooding that cut off a port.
-
-
-
NewsRussian terminal tender
A tender to develop a new container terminal in Russia has been announced.
