Latest News – Page 226
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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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NewsRail freight focus will reduce emissions
One port has a new emissions busting rail freight service, the second its announced in seven days.
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NewsEuropa Terminal gets mega vessel upgrade
The Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp will be upgraded to enable it to handle the largest container vessels.
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NewsJoining forces for Albania LNG project
Three parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for a potential LNG project in the Port of Vlora in southern Albania.
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NewsLUANDA TENDER CONTROVERSY
Serious questions are being asked about the recent tender award process for the multipurpose terminal in Luanda.
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NewsShort-Haul Rail Assessed
A new study commissioned by the Australian Railway Association drills into the viability of getting short-haul rail working in conjunction with Australia’s main containerports.
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NewsCOMBINING PAST AND FUTURE
Richard Crowther, Associate Maritime Engineer of consultancy firm WSP, asks if historic waterways combined with vessel automation, and in some cases integrated vessel/berth design, hold the key to unlocking effective supply chain solutions?
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NewsMARMARA: PRESSURES BUILD
Andrew Penfold considers how Turkey’s Marmara Sea container handling market has developed and future prospects including the critical issue of the balance between supply and demand.
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NewsA LABOURED PATH
It is interesting that during a time when there was a clear need to “pull together,” 2020 featured a number of high-profile port labour strikes – in Australia, Argentina, Canada, France, Portugal amongst others.
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News5G technology improves port safety
5G technology is being used to improve safety in ports in a new project using 5G networks to connect cranes, vehicles, and people by merging different advanced communication and localisation technologies.
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NewsLiebherr crane supports heavy lifting
One UK port has invested in a Liebherr Crawler Crane with capable of heavy lifting and handling to enable it to process goods more quickly.
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NewsTerminal cleans up with hybrid RTGs
Eco-efficient hybrid RTGs will expand operations and reduce emissions at a US terminal.
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NewsUK throws its weight behind offshore wind
Two new UK ports will be constructed to support the development of next-generation offshore wind projects with up to GB£95m investment.
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NewsBrexit border control plans change
The UK Government has set out a new timetable for introducing post-Brexit import border control processes.
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NewsLNG bunker supply for Brazilian ports
A newbuild LNG carrier and bunkering vessel will be used to supply LNG to ports across Brazil.
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NewsEco tariff discounts for Brazilian port callers
One Brazilian port is to offer green tariff discounts based on environmental performance.
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NewsNew rail service from Felixstowe
A new daily rail service has been introduced at Hutchison Ports'' Port of Felixstowe to further build its supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsElectric RTG cranes expedite 2030 goal
Nine RTG cranes are part of one US terminal''s goal to move to zero emissions equipment by 2030.
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NewsCONNECTED TECHNOLOGIES
Lynsey Jeffers, Smart Infrastructure Sector Lead – Ports UK, Siemens, explains how an integrated approach to planning, installation and service can help ports exploit their full energy efficiency potential.
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NewsAutomated straddle carriers for OZ operator
12 fully automated straddle carriers have been ordered by an Australian container terminal operator as part of a plan to boost efficiency at its terminals.
