Latest News – Page 858
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NewsShip emissions portal to aid ports
A new web-based tool to benchmark ship emissions has been launched to help ports improve their environmental standing.
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NewsPort operators reveal carbon stats to tackle climate change
International port operator DP World has signed up to the global Carbon Disclosure Project, joining fellow operator APM Terminals in the programme to “accelerate unified action on climate change”.
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NewsNot in my backyard
In these days of hyper-connected supply chains, we sometimes forget about the human factor, good old fashioned labour on the docks, in the warehouses, and around the port.
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Disinterest in Indonesian projects
Only one of 12 ports offered by Indonesia''s National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has received interest from potential investors as part of potential public-private partnerships.
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Tianjin in major expansion project
The north-eastern Chinese port of Tianjin is planning a $1.95bn expansion. This will also involve the creation of an extensive logistics network, connecting it to 16 inland ports. For this year, the forecast is for the port, the third-largest in China, to handle 400m tonnes.
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NewsSize matters
Should ports invest in infrastructure to handle bigger ships or stay on the sidelines?
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SAL supports Melbourne development
Shipping Australia (SAL), the industry body representing shipowners, operators and agents, has backed the early development of Webb Dock container terminal as essential for Melbourne to retain premier port status.
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LA supports zero-emission vehicles
The Port of Los Angeles is the world’s first port to offer a reduced tariff for zero-emission vehicles imported and exported through the port.
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Transnet mulls bond issue
South Africa’s Transnet is said to be mulling a $1bn bond issue in international markets to help fund its capital expansion programme, according to local press. Reportedly, bonds off its global medium-term note programme are being considered and that the issue date will depend on market conditions.
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APS wins Apapa favour
Automation specialist APS Technology Group is to supply its Automated Gate System at APM Terminal’s Apapa, Nigeria hub to “streamline entry and exit of traffic over 18 lanes”. APM is investing in the Apapa terminal, the largest box terminal in West Africa, to support further growth.
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Brazil’s 5,000 unwanted boxes
The number of containers either seized by the federal authorities or not picked up by importers has resulted in 5,000 unwanted boxes being abandoned at Brazilian ports, challenging the ability of the ports to continue to store them on dock.
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Reclamation bill pleases ports
Legislation to return New Zealand ports to their pre-2004 status - when they were granted a fee simple title on land created as a result of reclamation - has been applauded by the country’s 15-member port company chief executive group.
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Tyres for larger machines
A range of port tyres adapted especially for the trend toward larger capacity machines has been developed by Duratread.
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NewsICTSI rebuffs Manila accusation
Claims that construction of ICTSI''s new berth 6 at Manila is illegal have been rejected by the terminal operator – and waters have been calmed by the Mayor.
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NewsIs the cascade effect a threat, an opportunity, or both?
Outside factors are influencing the plans of both the Black Sea and the Baltic ports
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Kiel goes to greater lengths
The opening of Kiel’s Schwedenkai terminal marks the beginning of a new era according to the port – underscoring the point with the new architectural terminal building which is to be a landmark for the city.
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Transas wins Libyan contract
Vessel tracking management specialist Transas Marine has signed a “multi-million Euro” VTMS contract with Libyan Ports and Maritime Transport Authority (PMTA). Transas will now supply and install Libya’s national scale Coastal Surveillance System covering almost 2,000 km of coastline and the country’s 15 main ports.
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Greenfield development setbacks at Indian ports
In 2009-2010, the private sector handled 34% of all cargo passing through India''s ports, compared with 27% in the previous year, a figure which is expected to rise to 50% within the next five years, according to new figures.
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Fremantle backs truck plan
Fremantle Ports has indicated its support for the ACCC competition watchdog plan to give preference in terminal access to trucks engaged in dual runs.
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Predictive scheduling tool launched
A new port scheduling system has been developed to predict where future problems may arise - and then also help to re-plan accordingly.
