Latest News – Page 228
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NewsElectric trucks help cut port emissions
A first-of a kind US$11m pilot project with zero-emission fuel cell electric yard trucks is preparing to launch to help California ports reach their environmental goals.
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NewsEight freeports in England named
The UK Government has announced that eight new English freeports will be established following a competitive bidding process.
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NewsSri Lanka confirms new terminal deal
The Sri Lankan government has confirmed a new terminal development deal following its U-turn on a major project last month.
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NewsNear zero emission RTG comes to market
Port operators will be able to further cut emissions with a new near zero emission (NZE) rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane.
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NewsFirst hydrogen filling station for Dutch port
One Dutch port has taken a further step towards a hydrogen economy with the opening of its first hydrogen filling station.
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NewsEco bonus for Stockholm port callers
The Swedish government is rewarding innovative and sustainable shipping with an eco-bonus environmental incentive.
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NewsGreen cabins to monitor air and noise
The Port of València has installed two new environmental quality and control cabins to monitor weather, air quality and noise.
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NewsCMA CGM grows in Med with terminal stake
The CMA CGM Group is building up its terminal footprint position in the Mediterranean through a container terminal equity stake acquisition.
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NewsDraft trials key to bigger ships in Belgium
Draft extension trials that will determine whether a Belgian port can handle the world’s biggest container ships have begun on a major river.
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NewsCall for adoption of efficient green motors
A whitepaper is calling for greater adoption of efficient motors and variable speed drives to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.
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NewsTaiwan's ports key to offshore wind progress
Taiwan''s ports are playing an important role in the development of offshore wind projects.
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NewsMUA: THE BIGGER PICTURE
Victoria International Container Terminals is the latest Australian terminal operator to be dragged into conflict with the Maritime Union of Australia. The MUA cites failure to reach an Enterprise Agreement as the cause but is this the whole story?
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NewsUK needs to support shore power in ports
UK Government support is essential to enable shore power projects for reduced emissions and decarbonisation in ports, a new report has found.
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NewsFREEPORTS: THE BIDS ARE IN
David Mundy of legal firm BDB Pitmans discusses the main criteria, candidates and challenges associated with the selection process for operators of the 10 new UK Freeports
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NewsGreener production thanks to solar
One Belgian based industrial part manufacturer is investing in green solar power to reach its goal of carbon neutrality.
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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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NewsCoastlink Live to focus on post-Brexit short sea
Get up to date with all things short-sea shipping before the Coastlink Conference in September, by signing up to the first online conference in April.
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NewsNigeria tackles corruption and congestion
A Nigerian Ports Process Manual (NPPM) has been launched to cut corruption, promote transparency, improve efficiency and reduce congestion at ports and terminals.
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NewsNO TO EASY GATES TO GO THROUGH
COMMENT: It is interesting to note that the latest UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport highlights what it sees as the plight of small island states (SIDS), buffeted under the impact of the pandemic and subject to regular shocks as a result of climate change. writes Mike Mundy.
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Calling the shots under COVID-19
COMMENT: At this juncture, it would have been excellent to look at COVID-19 in the rear-view mirror, writes Mike Mundy.
