Latest News – Page 390
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NewsPEMA Student Challenge finalists announced
Three teams will compete in the final stage of the Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA) Student Challenge to devise a sustainable and economically competitive solution to reduce port CO2 emissions by drawing on green technology.
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NewsStandardisation helps automation implementation
Standardisation is needed to speed up deployment, radically shorten start-up times, and simplify the maintenance of highly complex automated systems, according to the president of Kalmar.
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NewsBreathing space for Spanish reform decision
Spain’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport has delayed the deadline for an agreement on national port reforms by six months after key meetings with unions and Puertos del Estado to discuss new collective bargaining agreements
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NewsThames’ barges to boost Port of London vision
Eight new barges specifically built to carry spoil out of central London as the Thames Tideway Tunnel is excavated will eliminate thousands of lorry journeys from London’s roads, Bennett’s Barges managing director Chris Livett has said.
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NewsOdebrecht awarded port construction contract
Odebrecht Engineering & Construction (OEC) has signed a contract with Petrocity Portos to build a multipurpose port in the state of Espírito Santo.
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NewsChile in need of new ports law
The Ibero-American Institute of Maritime Law has come out in support of the creation of a new maritime law for Chile.
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NewsCriticism of Moín build oversight
In Costa Rica, the Infrastructure Division of the Comptroller General''s Office has asked for better supervision of the concession contract for the Port of Moín, which is being developed by APM Terminals.
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NewsUruguay master plan due mid-2018
Víctor Rossi, Uruguay’s Transport & Public Works Minister, has revealed that a new Master Plan for the country''s ports, covering 2018–2035, will be introduced by mid-year.
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NewsBenefits of Continental port tyre compound
Manufacturing firm Continental is introducing a new Port Plus compound for its port tyres portfolio which offers “a plus in abrasion resistance, durability and mileage”.
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NewsPort equipment energy storage boost
A new energy capture storage and reuse system for container terminal yard handling equipment could help terminals reduce fuel bills, emissions and power peaks.
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NewsBritish ports warned about clean air act
The UK government has made clear that there will be a new clean air act coming into force that all areas of transport will have to adhere to.
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NewsHyster creates truck-based automation solution
Material handling equipment company Hyster has developed a truck-based automation solution which it said “enables applications to benefit from the quality and reliability of Hyster trucks alongside cutting-edge automation technology”.
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NewsKalmar installing final diesel engines
Kalmar has said that the latest-generation Stage 5 diesel engines it is installing in container handling products “will be some of the last diesels [it] will install on new equipment, anywhere” following the company’s announcement last week that all its products will be electrified by 2021.
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NewsDigital Oakland shipping platform aggregates data for greater efficiency
A new online shipping platform will provide supply chain operators with a single point of entry to operations at the Port of Oakland to enable better trade flow management.
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NewsElectric truck takes on diesel
Hyster Europe will be revealing new efficient developments to the energy recovery system of its 48t zero-emissions electric container handler at TOC Europe.
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NewsGothenburg dispute has cost Swedish economy US$510m
The Swedish economy will lose out on SEK4.5bn (US$510m) as a result of a long-term conflict between dockworkers and APM Terminals at the Port of Gothenburg, a new report has found.
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NewsVessel project aims for zero emissions
Kalmar is to deliver autonomous equipment software and services for a new concept battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions.
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NewsBatteries to boost energy storage on ferries
Corvus Energy will supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) to power five new green all-electric ferries being built for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.
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NewsKalmar to provide autonomous equipment for Yara zero emissions container vessel
Kalmar will deliver autonomous equipment, software and services for a Yara digitalised, autonomous, battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions.
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News“Highest gains” predicted for port infrastructure
The port infrastructure market is projected to see the highest gains through 2017 to 2025.
