Latest News – Page 6
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NewsDrewry reflects on CK Hutchison’s ports business sale
The $22.8bn deal includes 43 ports across 23 countries, excluding terminals in Mainland China and Hong Kong
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NewsPort of Albany awarded infrastructure grant
The Port of Albany has received US$18.79 million from the FAST NY programme to upgrade Beacon Island infrastructure
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NewsJeddah’s South Container Terminal opens
DP World and Mawani have opened Jeddah’s expanded South Container Terminal, boosting capacity and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global trade hub
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NewsGerman ports need an offshore wind fund
The BWO says Denmark’s lead where port capacity for offshore wind is a targeted investment is spot on
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NewsExpediting electrification with floating solar power
ABP’s Port of Barrow is seeking to preserve land for manufacturing while delivering renewable energy capacity
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NewsSouth Africa: Transshipment realities
Mike Mundy delves into the case for transshipment in South Africa under current operating realities – it is not as straightforward as has been suggested
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NewsChallenging times for ports as energy hubs: Bilbao in the mix
The sustainable port congress in Bilbao was an excellent opportunity to take stock of the many initiatives to move towards more sustainable ports.
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NewsTransnet taps simulation for maritime training
Kongsberg Digital is delivering new state-of-the-art simulator technology to the Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) Academy in Durban, South Africa.
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NewsNew standard for smart ports
Puertos del Estado and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) have presented the new UNE 178110 Standard, which establishes the requirements for a port to be considered a Smart Port and provides recommendations for achieving this goal.
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NewsMPA and Microsoft to harness new technologies
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on a wide range of new technologies covering cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, robots, and cybersecurity.
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NewsLynxis bags TEDIVO to expand market coverage
Landside logistics solutions provider Lynxis confirms the acquisition of TEDIVO, the specialist provider of software that visualises and streamlines ship operations at marine terminals.
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News(Smart) business as usual
A J Keyes runs the rule over China’s recent container terminal performance – volumes, automation/investment in Smart Ports – and assesses what lies ahead
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NewsClean fuel initiatives for transport and handling
Further steps forward are being made in clean fuel initiatives for truck operation and container handling equipment.
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NewsShore power supply is buzzing
The shore power supply market is buzzing, with a number of notable events recently being reported to PS.
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NewsWide-ranging demand for konecranes products
Konecranes has been busy. It reports diverse projects spanning the Middle East and Europe.
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NewsNews in brief: February/March 2025: Equipment
A round up of Port Strategy February/March 2025: Equipment issue’s Equipment news.
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NewsPolitical fireworks/uncertain times undermine accurate forecasting
Trump 2.0, as many commentators are referring to the second term of the President, has started with a flourish, or, according to some, “with a bang”.
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NewsFull steam ahead
This is the year that promises to bring to the market the STS 10 container terminal opportunity in Santos, Brazil – the so-called jewel in the crown in Brazil’s port privatisation programme. Rob Ward assesses the project parameters and prospects
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NewsCapacity Concerns? Not here….
Mexico’s container ports had a good 2024, with further volume growth. AJ Keyes assesses what expansion plans are ongoing in the country and asks whether there are expected to be any space issues moving forward?
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NewsEmbracing reefer trade
The West Coast of South America is a key part of the reefer supply chains providing many different products to global markets. AJ Keyes assesses why Chile and Peru are so integral to these trade lanes
