Terminal Operations

Corrosion has the power to slash the life span of port structures, explains John Bensalhia

John Bensalhia looks at how port security can be improved safely and cost effectively

Chuck Dougherty outlines his top five must-have port security initiatives for 2016

The Associated British Ports’ (ABP) owned Newport Docks in South Wales is benefitting from around 81% in energy savings owing to its new upgraded lighting system.

As LED lighting gains in popularity, one European manufacturer has warned that not all LED port fixtures are created equal.

Thousands of port employees around the world have taken in a joint environmental initiative launched by five of the world’s largest port operators in conjunction with the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PRA).

A dynamic lighting system has begun a pilot test, developed by Ingeniería de Aplicaciones Energeticas SLU, at the Noatum Container Terminal in Valencia.

Felicity Landon discusses the implications of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention on ports

Engineers, investors and representatives from the maritime sector are teaming up to expand the use of electrically powered ships in the Nordic country.

As more US ports turn to automation to increase the efficiency of their operations, the House Homeland Security Committee warns they could be at risk of cyber-attacks.

This year’s GreenPort Cruise conference, hosted by Copenhagen Malmo Port, kicked off on 6 October with the added addition of a live blog to keep the whole industry abreast of the latest…

PortsTorontos new three-year agreement with Canada’s Bullfrog Power to supply green electricity for all of its operations means that it is the only port in Canada to run entirely on renewable energy.

The UK’s Port of Felixstowe is to create an “environmental corridor” to improve habitats and enhance green areas as part of the Go Green campaign launched by several major port operators earlier…

Five pilot projects have been chosen for development as part of Norway’s Green Coastal Shipping Programme, including a green port project with minimal carbon footprint and hybrid LNG/battery vessels.

Five of the industry’s leading terminal operators are joining forces this month for a new initiative that aims to promote environmental awareness and sustainable future operations.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is working with IBM to develop and test new analytics-based technologies to help improve safety, security and vessel traffic at the global port hub.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of PierPass Inc’s OffPeak Programme, which has significantly reduced cargo-related congestion in and around the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach since 2005.

Underwater, floating, sand-filled or rock-strengthened; breakwaters come in all shapes and sizes finds Felicity Landon

Authorities and the public are watching to see who will be the first to act on green issues, says Martin Rushmere