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CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

A major crane manufacturer will start temporary layoff talks due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

30th March 2020

Crane manufacturer in temporary layoff talks

30th March 2020

EUROPE

EUROPE

Vital equipment used to protect workers against coronavirus (COVID-19) is running out, a ports trade association has warned.

30th March 2020

Lack of COVID-19 equipment puts ports at risk

30th March 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

The largest global LNG bunkering operation on record has taken place at a Dutch port with the most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel.

27th March 2020

Record-breaking LNG bunkering operation

27th March 2020

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A new eco-efficient mobile harbour crane is helping a company operating at a major European port handle bigger volumes.

27th March 2020

Eco-efficient crane drives bigger volumes

27th March 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

A multi-functional terminal for liquefied methane-based fuels including LNG will be developed at a Swedish port.

26th March 2020

LNG development boost at Swedish port

26th March 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

A fleet of electric forklift trucks has arrived at a UK port as part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions and make more use of renewable energy generated onsite.

26th March 2020

Electric forklifts cut emissions at UK port

26th March 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The first phase of a Belgian ports 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment has been completed to boost digitalisation, automation and IoT-based innovation.

26th March 2020

First phase of 5G network for Belgian port

26th March 2020

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A key economic outlook for the US ports sector has been revised to negative from stable due to weakened demand and persistent supply chain risk as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19)…

25th March 2020

US ports outlook changes to negative

25th March 2020

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Eight rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes will help improve efficiency and reduce emissions at an African port.

25th March 2020

RTG cranes to aid efficiency at African port

25th March 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

LNG bunkering infrastructure will be developed in ports along the German Baltic Sea coast as part of a new partnership.

25th March 2020

LNG investment at German Baltic ports

25th March 2020

COASTLINK GREENPORT

COASTLINK GREENPORT

As a result of the prevailing global conditions, and the most recent Government advice, Mercator Media has taken the decision to re-schedule the Coastlink conference that was due to take place in…

24th March 2020

New dates announced for Coastlink 2020

24th March 2020

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A US port is seeking federal support of US$1.9bn to cover revenue losses and expenses resulting from the “extraordinary challenge” presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

23rd March 2020

Port authority plea for coronavirus support

23rd March 2020

THE NEW YORKER

THE NEW YORKER

COMMENT: Every February, the local and Norwegian and Greek Chambers of Commerce host an excellent conference along the East River waterfront (across from the long-gone industrial terminals in Long Island City and…

23rd March 2020

Its important to be part of the mix

23rd March 2020

THE STRATEGIST

THE STRATEGIST

COMMENT: If ever there is a strategy needed, it is a well thought out one to minimise the impact of the coronavirus, writes Mike Mundy.

20th March 2020

Coronavirus: making it go away!

20th March 2020

THE ANALYST

THE ANALYST

COMMENT: The move of DP Worlds parent company (Port and Free Zone World) to purchase shares traded on Nasdaq Dubai and delist the company is highly interesting, writes Peter de Langen.

20th March 2020

The ownership of port operators

20th March 2020

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

COMMENT: In the shadow of the tariff wars the coronavirus has the potential to wreak further harm to global trade, writes Ben Hackett.

20th March 2020

The Impact of the Coronavirus on Global Trade

20th March 2020

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Senior maritime administrators in the Caribbean have been briefed on a programme which aids the prevention of maritime pollution.

20th March 2020

Maritime pollution guidance in the Caribbean

20th March 2020

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A group representing major US ports is seeking US$6.5bn to help stem the fallout from coronavirus (COVID-19).

20th March 2020

Coronavirus prompts US ports to seek US$6.5bn

20th March 2020

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

The EU has approved the transfer of stakes in ten port terminals as the move would have a “very limited impact’ on the market.

20th March 2020

EU approves transfer of terminal stakes

20th March 2020

EUROPE

EUROPE

A new UK bill that could see individual ports temporarily close due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) should only be used in extreme circumstances, a port body has said.

19th March 2020

Port closures an “extreme” measure

19th March 2020

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

A German port has deployed its first autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) for water measurement with electric propulsion for zero-emission operation.

19th March 2020

Electric ASV enables zero-emission operations

19th March 2020

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

A global LNG infrastructure company has signed an agreement to develop an LNG import terminal in a South American port.

19th March 2020

South American LNG terminal to be developed

19th March 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of Rotterdam is set to benefit from optimisation software as part of its Container Exchange Route (CER) project.

18th March 2020

Optimisation software for Rotterdam

18th March 2020