Author: Importer

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A US port could benefit from a feasibility trial of cost effective zero-emission freight handling using all-electric trucks.

7th August 2017

Electric truck trial benefits for US port

7th August 2017

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Ports could receive infrastructure investment by supporting offshore renewable energy projects.

7th August 2017

Renewable energy support pays off for ports

7th August 2017

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Ports need to do more to protect themselves from cyber security threats, a US security expert has said.

4th August 2017

More port cyber security is needed

4th August 2017

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

The Internet of Things (IoT) could give greater momentum to the industry’s slow uptake of technological solutions, according to Michael Dempsey, vice-president for Container and Port Solutions at ORBCOMM.

4th August 2017

IoT can beat “dumb, dark and disconnected” industry

4th August 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Nicaragua’s Official Investment Agency ProNicaragua has held talks with Japan’s Mitsui regarding possible funding of port projects.

4th August 2017

Mitsui moots Nicaragua ports investment

4th August 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

It has been estimated that the reduction of operational draft at the Port of Santos could be costing shipping companies in the region of $35m per week.

4th August 2017

Santos draft restrictions cost $35m per week

4th August 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

TEKSO, which specialises in the capture and transmission of data, has designed and implemented a solution for the Chilean Port of Lirquén, allowing it to communicate with its clients and workers in…

4th August 2017

New information highway at Lirquén port

4th August 2017

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Queensland’s Ports Minister has stood down after revelations about his use of a personal email account, which allegedly had been used to conduct discussions with the Electrical Trades Union.

4th August 2017

Queensland Ports Minister investigation

4th August 2017

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

With the concern over air quality issue in cities and public health rising, the Port of London Authority (PLA) in the UK is working to develop a new air quality strategy for…

3rd August 2017

London port switches its attention to air quality

3rd August 2017

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

An American port authority is investing in LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental footprint.

3rd August 2017

Georgia opts for energy saving LEDs

3rd August 2017