Latest News – Page 276
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NewsPorts pledge to promote LNG
An MoU to promote the use of LNG as a marine fuel and the provision of LNG bunkering services has been signed by a Canadian port authority and a Japanese port authority.
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NewsGrant funding for port efficiency improvements
An American port has received funding which is helping it to make efficiency improvements to both its infrastructure and equipment.
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NewsTimely Terminal Boost for Wilson, Sons
Major Brazilian shipping group, Wilson, Sons has received a boost as shipping lines are bringing additional cargo to the company’s two terminals, as Rob Ward confirms.
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NewsFinnish port applies for green funding
A Finnish port has made a funding application to the EU to help realise its ambition of 100% carbon-neutral operations by 2035.
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NewsNew crane record for US port
A US port now has more Neo-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes than any other single terminal in North America.
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NewsHow to make going green sustainable
As ports push forward with zero-emission investments they are beginning to show that being sustainable doesn''t have to come at an economic cost.
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NewsFrench port facilitates wind energy
A French port is caretaking wind turbine components which will be deployed to a wind farm in Northern France.
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NewsSeabed cleaning using robotics and AI
A new research project which aims to develop a system to clean the ocean seabed using a combination of robots and artificial intelligence will be demonstrated in a German port.
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NewsShore power arrives at LNG port
Vessels docked at a US port offering LNG bunkering can now plug into shoreside power to help cut emissions and air pollution.
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NewsPort of Singapore MASS trials successful
The first commercial Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) trialled in Port of Singapore waters has demonstrated its capability to avoid a variety of obstacles, including virtual and real-life moving vessels.
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NewsDebris-collecting vessel cleans up UK port
A UK port has taken delivery of a new debris-collecting vessel to remove waste material such as wood, metal and hard plastics from its waters.
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NewsTechnology partnerships for Israeli port
Artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber defence systems are among technologies that will be incorporated into an Israeli port’s activities following a first of its kind tender process with start-up companies.
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NewsChina lowers service charges at ports
China will lower the service charges of ports to optimise the business environment and encourage logistics firms to resume operations, as coronavirus begins to loosen its hold on the country.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering at Lithuanian port
Truck to ship LNG bunkering has been carried out for the first time at a port in Lithuania to help further its commitment to sustainable operations.
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NewsCoronavirus hits California ports
Two Californian ports have reported continued disruption to the supply chain as coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll on port and shipping operations.
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NewsCoronavirus container contraction threat
The containerised trade sector could see a large contraction in global container demand this year as a result of coronavirus.
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NewsTARGETING ZERO-CARBON FOOTPRINTS
How are ports helping to reduce emission levels to zero in the operation of container handling? John Bensalhia reports on modern day design and technology use
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NewsLand reclamation facilitates mega ships
Taiwan’s largest-ever port land reclamation project has been completed as part of project to build a new large container transshipment terminal to accommodate mega ships.
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NewsCarbon capture benefits whole supply chain
What is reportedly the UK''s first carbon capture project should help one port lower emissions and the Government hit zero carbon targets.
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NewsUK port marks charity climate initiative
A UK port will mark WWF’s Earth Hour with an ''All Electric Day'', dedicated to promoting ways to reduce carbon emissions.
