Latest News – Page 17
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NewsStrikes, diversions and market outlook
The container shipping sector has been through a few volatile years.
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NewsElection: full steam ahead
On “the day after”, I am hoping- along with millions of others, for some calm, after one of the most contentious election seasons in memory.
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NewsWorld’s leading economy has swung to starboard
The global economy is facing disruption as the danger of trade wars driven by the introduction of tariffs returns to threaten world trade, particularly between Asia and the U.S. and Europe.
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NewsPolitical risk resurfaces
So far, the fallout from the Ukraine crisis has seen only limited impact on grain volumes. Increasing tension is, however, reanimating concerns about global food security. Andrew Penfold assesses the situation
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NewsPushing boundaries
Faster, greater stability, more manoeuvrable, cleaner power and supported by IoT and AI, a new generation of advanced pilot boats is launching. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsAGVs: At the heart of productivity and decarbonisation
The role of AGVs in ports is rapidly ramping up in the face of ever-larger container ships and terminal congestion.
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NewsBrave new world
Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) have both announced new operating plans for 2025. AJ Keyes looks at their aims and asks whether Gemini is taking the industry down a blind alley, or will it actually generate super-hubs? Or is MSC’s choice a better one?
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NewsEU Onshore Power Funding
Four major ports in North Europe are set to receive major funding from the EU to help provide onshore power to container ships by 2030.
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NewsUSA ship-to-shore crane purchase rethink required
Patrick Stafford, President of Stafford Crane Group (SCG) has been outlining the company’s plans to enter the US ship-to-shore (STS) crane market in 2025.
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NewsNew design Konecranes Noell straddle carrier
Konecranes recently invited a wide-range of customers to inspect its new-design Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier prototype.
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NewsTrelleborg donates to maritime pilots institute
Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure has donated advanced navigation tools, including the SafePilot CAT PRO solution and iPads, to the Maritime Pilots Institute in Louisiana.
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NewsNews in brief: November/December 2024: Digital
A round up of Port Strategy November/December 2024 issue’s digital news.
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NewsFinal phase for navigational safety project
The Operator-Centred Enhancement of Awareness in Navigation (OCEAN) project is entering its final phase.
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NewsDecoupling between trade blocs? The implications for ports
The policy logic and consequences of decoupling the Chinese and US economy is increasingly discussed. And such discussions may increase further with Trump as next president of the US.
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NewsNew data platform from Tideworks
Tideworks Technology® Inc. has confirmed the launch of its new Tideworks Data Platform (Data Platform) solution.
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NewsMSC gains proof of value with WaveBL
The world’s largest container shipping line, Mediterranean Shipping CO (MSC), has completed a Proof of Value (POV) project with Blockchain-based electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) platform WaveBL.
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NewsThe “dark” fleet a ticking timebomb that needs to be addressed
As PS goes to press the news breaks that European parliamentarians have called on the EU to impose “more targeted” sanctions against what is dubbed the “dark” or “shadow” fleet.
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NewsKwinana port plans take shape
Plans for a new container port at Kwinana in Western Australia have been announced by the WA State Government, with operations potentially commencing by the late 2030s.
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NewsMSC firms up big Brazilian investment…
London-listed Ocean Wilsons Holdings has confirmed it is selling its 56.47% interest in Brazilian port and maritime logistics operator, Wilson Sons, to Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) in a deal worth US$768 million.
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News…and Confirma satisfaction of recent activity
Soren Toft, CEO, MSC, has commented positively about the company’s recent activity.
