Latest News – Page 569
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NewsMombasa operator hiatus
COMMENT: It was originally scheduled to be announced in July but now informed sources indicate the name of the new Mombasa container terminal operator will be announced in late September/early October.
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NewsSafety first
Automation does not negate the need for adequate RTG collision prevention finds John Bensalhia
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NewsWhich way the wind blows
Stevie Knight asks what it takes for a new wind deployment facility to breeze ahead
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NewsNo magic productivity pills
Carly Fields talks with Navis’ Oscar Pernia about evolutionary changes in port performance
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NewsBrighter times ahead
Despite a short term slowdown, long terms prospects for Chilean ports look bright, finds Alex Hughes
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Economic hurdles remain
COMMENT: Ports and terminals around the world are making major investments in upgrading facilities, building new ones and re-financing what they have. It seems as if there is a general belief that global trade will return to the growth paths seen before the Great Recession and that shipowners will pursue ...
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NewsMass migration
AJ Keyes looks at the impact of refugees on Mediterranean ports and the strategies being adopted
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In a bubble
COMMENT: China''s having a tough time of it. While its economic slowdown is old news - shipping markets have had over a year to adjust to falling demand from the Asian juggernaut – its ports are now under scrutiny, writes Carly Fields.
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NewsBrighter bulk handling
Bulk handling technology is learning from past mistakes finds Stevie Knight
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NewsUnder scrutiny
Unions are shining the spotlight on the inherent dangers of work on the wharves. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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NewsWho stole my container?
TT Club''s Laurence Jones explains why cybercrime is a rising threat to ports
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NewsGreen spreader dominance
Bromma is continuing to further its reach in the crane equipment market helped largely by its dominance in the green all-electric spreader sector.
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NewsChanging times for green ports
The port sector and shipping industry are not immune from the spotlight of media attention, focus for legislation and scrutiny by local communities, particularly when it comes to considerations of environmental management, writes Dr Christopher Wooldridge, academic associate, Cardiff University, UK.
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NewsMedCruise to moderate Waste Session at GreenPort Cruise Conference
Thanos Pallis, Secretary General, MedCruise, will be moderating the session entitled ''Dealing with waste from cruise ships'' at the forthcoming GreenPort Cruise Conference.
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NewsNetworking opportunities at the 10th GreenPort Congress
As well as the refreshment and lunch breaks, delegates will be networking during the Working Groups and also at the Conference Gala Dinner.
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NewsFuel options for SECA Compliance
Included on this year''s programme will be a working group on the options available for SECA Compliance, which will be moderated by Malte Siegert, Head of Environmental Policy, NABU, Hamburg.
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NewsIndustry leaders ‘Go Green’
Five of the industry’s leading terminal operators are joining forces this month for a new initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable future operations.
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NewsPort industry leaders ‘go green’
Five of the industry’s leading terminal operators are joining forces this month for a new initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable future operations.
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Booking system to optimise Manila movements
In a bid to optimise the entry and exit of containerised cargo, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has implemented a vehicle appointment system.
