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AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Hydrogen and electric-powered cargo handling equipment has been demonstrated at a US port as part of its goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions sea port.

4th October 2019

Eco equipment demonstrated at US port

4th October 2019

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Up to US$200m will be made available to upgrade a US state’s port infrastructure to support the expanding offshore wind industry.

4th October 2019

US$200m for ports to support offshore wind

4th October 2019

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

A new report has recommended the closure of a major New Zealand port to improve the country’s supply chain.

3rd October 2019

New Zealand port closure proposed

3rd October 2019

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

The world’s first zero-emission battery-electric top handlers will be tested at a California container terminal as part of a port’s drive for clean cargo-handling operations.

3rd October 2019

Testing for first zero-emission top handlers

3rd October 2019

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

A Finnish port has made a repeat order for an automated mooring system as part of its efforts to optimise safety and efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

3rd October 2019

Port gives automated mooring eco-credit

3rd October 2019

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

The world’s first zero-emission battery-electric top handlers will be tested at a California container terminal as part of a port’s drive for clean cargo-handling operations.

3rd October 2019

Testing for first zero-emission top handlers

3rd October 2019

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

The US-China trade war may continue to dominate headlines but there are macro-economic factors at work which are “more important” in determining future trade patterns, a ports expert has said.

2nd October 2019

Look beyond trade war, advises Drewry

2nd October 2019

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A European port authority has launched a new application allowing shippers and freight forwarders to locate their containers at any given moment.

2nd October 2019

Container tracking app launches

2nd October 2019

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

A Belgium port has announced its largest investment in a decade, focusing on the offshore wind sector in a bid to boost its commitment to renewables.

2nd October 2019

Port takes on sole ownership of wind terminal

2nd October 2019

SPEAKERS COASTLINK

SPEAKERS COASTLINK

Client Director, Integrated Sales, Automotive, Maersk

2nd October 2019

Richard Newton

2nd October 2019

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

A panel discussion featuring case studies from small ports will mark the end of GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019.

2nd October 2019

Solutions for small ports

2nd October 2019

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Robin Mortimer, Chief Executive of Port of London Authority will take part in a panel discussion on day two of GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019.

2nd October 2019

Port of London Authority preparing for the energy transition

2nd October 2019

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

SANY, one of the world’s leading heavy equipment manufacturers, joins the list of confirmed sponsors of GreenPort Congress 2019.

2nd October 2019

SANY confirm sponsorship

2nd October 2019

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

Giles Pettifor, environmental manager at the Port of Hueneme, explains how the Californian port is tackling emissions in its supply chains.

1st October 2019

Emission-free avocados and more

1st October 2019

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Four ports are part of an alliance of more than 60 organisations aiming to have commercially viable zero-emission vessels powered by zero-emission fuels operating along deep sea trade routes by 2030, leading…

30th September 2019

Zero-emission alliance set 2030 goal

30th September 2019

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

A port in the United Arab Emirates has taken part in the first IMO 2020-compliant low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) bunkering operation for an energy company.

30th September 2019

LSFO bunkering helps ports be IMO-compliant

30th September 2019

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

Environmental goals are being achieved by using trains to feed export logs from inlandrural hubs to Wellington’s CentrePort, in New Zealand’s North Island. By Iain MacIntyre

27th September 2019

Log trains cut emissions at New Zealand port

27th September 2019

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

How are multi trailer tractors and trucks putting ports in the driving seat?John Bensalhia looks at some of the more notable developments in this sector

27th September 2019

THE ROUTE AHEAD – MULTI-TRAILER DEMAND CONTINUING

27th September 2019

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

29 companies have applied for investment in a port in Iran during the first six months of this year.

27th September 2019

Nearly 30 companies keen on Iranian port

27th September 2019

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

John Bensalhia investigates how multi trailers and multi trailer systems can benefitports in terms of cost, safety and efficiency

26th September 2019

Tricks of the trailers shows benefits of multiple box moves

26th September 2019

AFRICA GREENPORT

AFRICA GREENPORT

Nigerian port professionals have completed oil spill liability and compensation training to help them better prepare for and handle oil spill incidents.

26th September 2019

Training aids oil spill liability competency

26th September 2019

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

There are two main methods of delivering quay and yard cranes, either fully-assembled or inknock-down form. Barry Cross investigates which option terminal operators prefer and why

26th September 2019

KNOCK-DOWN OR FULLY ERECT – A TERMINAL VIEW

26th September 2019

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Dave MacIntyre investigates the impact and procedures when a crane is knocked down and considers common causes, plus the consequences that may follow.

26th September 2019

Mitigation steps needed against crane knockdowns

26th September 2019