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EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The UK’s Port of Tyne has announced a GB£1m investment that will help combat dust emissions.

5th November 2020

Port of Tyne invests to combat dust emissions

5th November 2020

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

River cruise and inland passenger vessel operators now have more opportunity to embrace sustainable shipping using one incentive programme.

4th November 2020

Green incentives for inland operators

4th November 2020

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

An emergency oil spill exercise has successfully been carried out by a UK body to test its capability and processes in the event of a tier 2 hydrocarbon spill.

4th November 2020

Oil spill exercise aids eco safeguarding

4th November 2020

AFRICA

AFRICA

A new report offers six recommendations to accelerate the modernisation of Africa’s port sector.

4th November 2020

Modernisation challenges for Africa’s ports

4th November 2020

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

A terminal management system (TOS) has helped the container terminal of Universal Logistics Services (ULS) in Uzbekistan to achieve a more than twofold increase in cargo turnover.

3rd November 2020

TOS boosts cargo turnover

3rd November 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

A self-contained 40ft container has been launched to meet the need for safe, eco-friendly hull cleaning operations at remote locations.

3rd November 2020

Self-contained hull cleaning container

3rd November 2020

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

Two MED ports have renewed their commitment to the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS).

2nd November 2020

Med ports renew green commitment

2nd November 2020

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

The private sector is being asked to solicit proposals to help expand the use of zero-emission technology at the Port of Los Angeles.

2nd November 2020

Forging ahead with zero emission truck plans

2nd November 2020

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has applied for EU funding for a CO2 capture project to help the city reach its goal of becoming CO2 neutral by 2025.

2nd November 2020

Funding application for CO2 capture project

2nd November 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is underway, but what specific job skills are needed in conjunction with technology for the port industry to thrive in it? AJ Keyes investigates.

30th October 2020

THE 4th INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

30th October 2020

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

John Bensalhia takes a look at how independent specialists provide container terminal maintenance services and are adapting to the automated age.

30th October 2020

MAINTENANCE OUTSOURCING

30th October 2020

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Seattle’s new Terminal 5 modernisation project has a lot riding on it, as the port continues to see strong competition from Canada’s Pacific Gateway ports. AJ Keyes investigates.

30th October 2020

PNW COMPETITION BUILDS

30th October 2020

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Drones will be used to support enforcement and control in the Antwerp port area with a view to improving overall safety.

30th October 2020

Drones to help with port control

30th October 2020

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Rob Ward investigates the impact of the strike by truckers in Chile that ended in September 2020.

29th October 2020

TRYING TRUCK TIMES IN CHILE

29th October 2020

ASIA GREENPORT

ASIA GREENPORT

Eight new hybrid Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes will help reduce air pollution at a container terminal in the Philippines.

29th October 2020

Eco Hybrid RTGs for Philippines terminal

29th October 2020

AFRICA

AFRICA

New financing will support an initiative to relocate Dakar’s port and its operations from the city centre to a new greenfield site.

29th October 2020

Investment supports Dakar port move

29th October 2020

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Authors of a new risk assessment of work accidents in container terminals built their analysis around data from the Port of Tanjung Priok. As Felicity Landon reports, all container terminals can learn…

28th October 2020

THE HUMAN FACTOR ABOVE ALL

28th October 2020

VIEWPOINT

VIEWPOINT

COMMENT: The so-called ‘rule of six’ in the UK is a COVID-19 regulation that restricts social gatherings to a maximum of six people. If the regulation is breached then the offending party…

28th October 2020

It’s not ‘dobbing-in,’ it’s ok!

28th October 2020

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Two port authorities have partnered to exchanging experiences and good practices in several fields including digitalisation and cyber security.

28th October 2020

Ports partner to aid technology efficiency

28th October 2020

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

A diverse set of environmental objectives is behind one American port winning three sustainability awards this year.

28th October 2020

Port Everglades wins environmental kudos

28th October 2020