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NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A proposed container terminal project has been defended as it faces a roadblock following the publication of an environmental impact assessment report.

14th April 2020

Terminal project faces eco obstacle

14th April 2020

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

A US port has been awarded a US$14.5m grant to help fund a rail project designed to improve rail efficiency throughout the port complex.

14th April 2020

US$14.5m grant for rail project

14th April 2020

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

A new Port Economic Impact Barometer has reported steady overall port cargo volumes for the week beginning 30 March, but warns that the full impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on container volumes is…

10th April 2020

Ports still to face full impact of COVID-19

10th April 2020

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

A UK port operator has made a key step towards sustainability by investing in its first three zero-emission, electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes to help to cut air pollution at one of…

9th April 2020

First electric RTGs for UK port operator

9th April 2020

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

A new maritime financial insight report for April has warned of the risk of recession as port stocks posted massive declines amidst the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

8th April 2020

Port stocks plunge

8th April 2020

EUROPE

EUROPE

Coronavirus (COVID-19) could accelerate digitalisation in the shipping industry, a European port has said.

8th April 2020

Coronavirus could accelerate digitalisation

8th April 2020

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

An energy efficient smart buoy has been installed just outside a Swedish port as part of a project which is using digitalisation to improve safety and efficiency in shipping fairways.

8th April 2020

Digitalisation project deploys smart buoy

8th April 2020

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

A UK port authority is continuing to play its part in tackling water pollution as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

8th April 2020

UK ports plastic pledge

8th April 2020

EUROPE

EUROPE

Container handling is set to evolve at a Swedish port following the signing of a contract with a logistics company.

7th April 2020

Container handling evolution in Sweden

7th April 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

A smart port web application will allow users to collaborate on digital maritime logistics for improved efficiency and reduced emissions.

7th April 2020

Smart port application targets emissions

7th April 2020

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Both Cruise and Port stakeholders attend GreenPort Cruise & Congress to show the key role they play in sustainable shipping and debate the use of alternatives such as battery, LNG and shore…

7th April 2020

Is LNG the future for cruise?

7th April 2020

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Ports need to remain open to keep supply chains open and to allow maritime trade to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic but best practice measures will help protect staff and ensure operational…

6th April 2020

COVID-19: Best practice measures for ports

6th April 2020

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

A new COVID-19 (coronavirus) task force and information portal has been set up to help ports through the challenges they are facing.

6th April 2020

COVID-19 task force launches

6th April 2020

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

An Australian port has found a local solution in its search for specialised industrial pavers for its new AUD$30m crane and cargo container terminal.

6th April 2020

Local pavers solution for new terminal

6th April 2020

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

A new supply deal has been struck to further the development of the first fully-electric ship-handling tug.

6th April 2020

New deal for first electric tug project

6th April 2020

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

A port authority in Australia has completed its annual marine quality monitoring programme field sampling with mussels playing an important role helping it understand the health of the marine ecosystem and protect…

3rd April 2020

Mussels help marine ecosystem health analysis

3rd April 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A new tool provides ports and terminals with a quick and easy way to check site wide wireless network coverage without undertaking a specific survey.

2nd April 2020

New Wi-Fi coverage checking tool

2nd April 2020

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

The IMO has been presented with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

2nd April 2020

Trade facilitation recommendations issued

2nd April 2020

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

A new era of operation has begun at a port in Saudi Arabia with massive investment potential.

1st April 2020

New concession brings huge investment

1st April 2020

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A 400ft container dock extension has been completed at a US terminal to enable it to simultaneously handle two container ships for the first time.

1st April 2020

Dock extension boosts US terminals capacity

1st April 2020

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

An investigation is underway following the death of a dockworker at a California port.

1st April 2020

Dockworker fatality at California port

1st April 2020

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

A project to construct dust protection screens has been completed at a Russian port to help reduce pollution.

31st March 2020

Dust protection screens cut air pollution

31st March 2020

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

Five Singapore and two Japanese companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study how hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative can contribute to a clean and sustainable energy future for…

30th March 2020

MoU explores hydrogens sustainability role

30th March 2020