Container & Cargo Handling

Wärtsilä has launched an initiative that aims to connect and inspire 20 of the world’s most influential port cities to embrace and develop Smart Marine ecosystems by 2020.

Terminal tractor development edges ever closer to all-electric operation to improve working conditions and on-dock safety, reports Alex Hughes.

Modern engines bring increased fire risks in ports and many are investigating ways to reduce combustion risks, finds John Bensalhia.

DP World’s acquisition of European short-sea and feeder carrier Unifeeder is unprecedented in scale and naturally throws up questions about the company’s motivation, Drewry has stated.

About 350 upcoming expansion projects aim to supply 270m teu additional container handling capacity up to the year 2023, with chances for completion varying regionally from 40% to 70%.

DP World has acquired Unifeeder Group for €660m to boost its presence in the maritime global supply chain and help it become a “trade enabler”.

A lack of charging standards, inability to keep up with battery demand and overwhelming infrastructure redesign demands could stunt all-electric potential, explains Barry Cross.

“Vulnerable” US West Coast port proves that it can comeback from significant body blows in labour and operator losses. Martin Rushmere reports

Global trade prospects in 2018 face an “almost unprecedented level of uncertainty” which calls for caution about expected cargo volume for 2018, Hutchison Port Holdings has said.