Latest News – Page 667
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NewsICS addresses CO2 mitigation
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) advised a United Nations event on the economics of mitigation that reducing CO2 emissions is an economic ‘no brainer’ for the global shipping industry and it’s doing all it can to get better.
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NewsReal or no real?
Simulation is being driven by larger ships and higher productivity demands. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsSignificant LNG project in Sweden
A Swedish LNG project has been recognised by the European Union as having the potential to significantly contribute to market integration and competition, enhance the security of supply and reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsOakland emissions plan proves costly
The Port of Oakland Board of Directors is back in the negotiating room for yet another bout of strikes after truckers walked off the job early last week over new clean-air standards.
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NewsSignificant LNG project in Sweden
A Swedish LNG project has been recognised by the European Union as having the potential to significantly contribute to market integration and competition, enhance the security of supply and reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsLisbon works hard to become “transparent”
The Port of Lisbon is looking to make operations “easier, faster, more efficient and transparent” with investments in a new terminal and a national single window (NSW).
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NewsDNV GL class for Helgoland ferry
The new Fassmer built Helgoland ferry for AG EMS, will be constructed under the supervision of classification society DNV GL.
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NewsFinding an equilibrium
Materials handling specialist Sennebogen has introduced its 8130 EQ model, which incorporates its radical Equilibrium system (EQ).
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NewsEU Parliament renews LIFE budget
The European Parliament has agreed on the continuation of the LIFE programme, the EU''s financial instrument supporting environmental and climate action projects carried out by public or private bodies.
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NewsTotal concentration
Dry bulk technology designed to streamline handling is out there as Alex Hughes discovers
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NewsPEMA advice on electrification of RTG cranes
The Port Equipment and Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has released a paper on the electrification of RTG cranes which will help to provide operators with information on technological alternatives.
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NewsPOLA in trouble over TraPac
America’s Los Angeles City Council approved major changes this week to the TraPac container terminal project at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) despite not being consulted for three years and the project being four times over budget.
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NewsVolumes moving in the right direction
Montreal remains ‘cautiously optimistic’ on volumes for 2013 despite a fall in box and liquid bulk volumes in 2012.
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NewsProduct and equipment round-up
Here''s a round-up of the latest products and services on the market all aimed at saving terminal operators time and money by improving operations.
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NewsNew Phoenix LED floodlight
Phoenix Products Company has launched its latest innovation in LED floodlight technology – the SturdiLED™ Series.
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NewsAnother hurdle for Brazilian port reform
Attempts by the Brazilian government to undertake a comprehensive reform of the ports sector have run into further legal problems.
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NewsValencia stevedores accused of being overpaid
The Valencia Shipping Association has claimed that stevedores in the port earn up to three times more than stevedores in other ports.
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Post-quake build announced for Lyttelton
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch has announced a “reinstatement and development vision” to shareholders at its recent annual meeting.
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Long term lease for Newcastle
New South Wales Government Treasurer Mike Baird has called for expressions of interest from qualified parties wishing to secure a 98-year lease of the Port of Newcastle.
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NewsCall to privatise Melbourne
Privatising the Port of Melbourne would help facilitate the development of a container terminal at the Port of Hastings and deliver flow-on benefits, according to Australian Logistics Council chief executive Michael Kilgariff.
