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CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

John Bensalhia assesses the rubber tyred gantry sector identifying positive demand andongoing design innovation including for what can be dubbed “conventional units”.

11th February 2021

CONVENTIONAL WISDOM

11th February 2021

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

Scotlands Port of Nigg has been chosen as a base for foundation structures being used for a major offshore wind farm project.

11th February 2021

Scottish port takes key offshore wind role

11th February 2021

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Antwerp Container Terminal (ACOT) has ordered two new ship to shore container cranes with unique offset primary rocking beams to enable operational flexibility.

11th February 2021

Cranes help Antwerp Container Terminal grow

11th February 2021

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

A single-source terminal and supply chain management solution is being developed to support the emerging offshore wind industry in the US.

11th February 2021

US ports get help to shift to offshore wind

11th February 2021

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

Ghanas Port of Terma is boosting its recycling efforts with a compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil waste into petroleum products.

10th February 2021

African port recycles oil waste

10th February 2021

EUROPE

EUROPE

Work to allow Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe to accommodate larger ro-ro vessels and improve the efficiency of vessel operations has been completed.

10th February 2021

Port of Felixstowe ro-ro upgrade complete

10th February 2021

ASIA

ASIA

It could result in more earth being moved than both the Panama and the Suez canals combined - and it won’t pay for itself. Stevie Knight asks if the Thai Canal is…

9th February 2021

OVER LAND OR SEA?

9th February 2021

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) ports have agreed to take new actions on energy efficiency, shore power and alternative fuels to combat climate change.

9th February 2021

WPCAP ports decide on 2021 actions

9th February 2021

CRUISE GREENPORT

CRUISE GREENPORT

In this article, Susan Parker talks to HAROPA Le Havre (HLH) on how the port is fulfilling ESPOs November 2020 environmental report.

9th February 2021

Le Havre sets out its green agenda

9th February 2021

ASIA

ASIA

Penang Port has established a free commercial zone (FCZ) to boost shipping and transhipment activities.

8th February 2021

Penang FCZ to boost transhipment

8th February 2021

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

Transnet has successfully carried out a rail project that supports the companys strategy for a modal shift from road to rail to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

8th February 2021

Transnet takes trucks off road

8th February 2021

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

Abu Dhabi Ports has announced a major coral relocation and conservation project to protect marine life.

8th February 2021

Coral relocation plan protects marine life

8th February 2021

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Investment in an ultra-low emissions locomotive engine by a Port of Long Beach (POLB) operator will contribute towards the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan.

5th February 2021

Eco train aids POLB clean air plan

5th February 2021

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

The Port of Gothenburg has joined forces with three transport companies to speed up the transition to fossil-free fuels in the transport sector and cut emissions linked to the port by 70%…

5th February 2021

Gothenburg sets goal to cut emissions by 70%

5th February 2021

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Souring international relations between China and Australia are now seriously threatening coal exports from Australia. AJ Keyes assesses what the impact could be on both sides.

4th February 2021

CHINA – AUSTRALIA COAL WARS

4th February 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Titan LNG has struck a deal to charter a dedicated LNG bunker vessel that will be used to supply LNG to large LNG-fuelled vessels in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region.

4th February 2021

Titan LNG charter ups fuel accessibility

4th February 2021

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The bremenports-managed ports of Bremen (Bremen and Bremerhaven ports) have achieved a key environmental certificate for the fifth time to reflect their commitment towards environmental sustainability.

4th February 2021

Eco certification for ports of Bremen

4th February 2021

ASIA

ASIA

The Indian Government is moving towards port privatisation with plans for seven public-private partnership (PPP) port projects during 2021-22.

3rd February 2021

PPP plans for India’s ports

3rd February 2021

ASIA GREENPORT

ASIA GREENPORT

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been recognised for its decarbonisation efforts in 2020 with an environmental award.

3rd February 2021

Green port accolade for Port of Singapore

3rd February 2021

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

LNG bunkering can now take place at the Port of Gibraltar following the award of a bunker licence to a global energy company.

3rd February 2021

Port of Gibraltar set for LNG bunkering

3rd February 2021