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EUROPE

EUROPE

The Swedish economy will lose out on SEK4.5bn (US$510m) as a result of a long-term conflict between dockworkers and APM Terminals at the Port of Gothenburg, a new report has found.

24th May 2018

Gothenburg dispute has cost Swedish economy US$510m

24th May 2018

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Kalmar is to deliver autonomous equipment software and services for a new concept battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions.

24th May 2018

Vessel project aims for zero emissions

24th May 2018

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Kalmar will deliver autonomous equipment, software and services for a Yara digitalised, autonomous, battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions.

24th May 2018

Kalmar to provide autonomous equipment for Yara zero emissions container vessel

24th May 2018

EUROPE

EUROPE

The UK Government’s Clean Air Strategy 2018 has been accused by the British Ports Association (BPA) of not recognising it is cleaner to move goods by sea and labelled a “missed opportunity”…

23rd May 2018

UK Clean Air Strategy is “missed opportunity” to promote shipping as best freight transport option

23rd May 2018

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Kalmar plans to make electrically powered versions of all its equipment available by 2021 as part of a commitment to reducing emissions in cargo and material handling operations by fostering eco-efficient technologies.

23rd May 2018

Kalmar to offer full e-range by 2021

23rd May 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The UK’s Port of Dover has chosen Finnish company Konecranes to supply two of its Gottwald Model 5 Mobile Harbor Cranes for the port’s new cargo facilities as part of the single…

23rd May 2018

Konecranes to supply Gottwald cranes to Dover

23rd May 2018

EUROPE

EUROPE

The UK’s Port of London Authority (PLA) has launched the PLA Investment Plan, aimed at speeding up delivery of the goals in the authority’s Thames Vision — a framework for development of…

23rd May 2018

PLA launches Investment Plan

23rd May 2018

EUROPE

EUROPE

Digitalisation, augmentation, automation, and the continued evolution of physical assets of ports, their hinterlands and their connectivity topped the results of a survey on development that could shape the port of the…

23rd May 2018

UKMPG offers glimpse into “port of the future”

23rd May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

By land and sea, GreenPort Congress America attendees saw the environmental achievements and operations of Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore to close out their conference experience.

22nd May 2018

Delegate experience enhanced by final day technical visits

22nd May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

A collaborative approach to tackling the worldwide environmental challenges facing ports, shipping and suppliers: the outcome of GreenPort Congress America 2018.

22nd May 2018

Key takeaways from Baltimore

22nd May 2018

AFRICA

AFRICA

Potential investors in Djibouti and the Horn of Africa are being warned that corruption, debt and poor governance pose significant investment risk factors.

22nd May 2018

Investors warned of African port risks

22nd May 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Wärtsilä’s new Finnish LNG terminal has received the necessary building permits for construction to begin ramping up the company’s terminal portfolio.

22nd May 2018

Wärtsilä to ramp up provision with Hamina LNG terminal

22nd May 2018

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

US$187.4m has been awarded to two Port of Oakland projects to modernise truck logistics with the aim of improving traffic flow, safety and freight efficiency as well as reduce environmental and neighbourhood…

22nd May 2018

US$187m funding for Oakland truck projects to improve efficiency

22nd May 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Konecranes has secured a rush of green equipment orders for both its mobile harbour cranes and its lift trucks from Europe and Asia.

22nd May 2018

Konecranes expands its reach with a rush of green equipment orders

22nd May 2018

ASIA

ASIA

Work on a $3bn project to build Patimban Port in Indonesia is anticipated to begin in July with the aim of the port being partially open for operation in March 2019.

21st May 2018

US$3bn Patimban Port project to begin in July

21st May 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Reuters reports that China will soon enter the private LNG terminal market in order to meet the demand surge for the clean fuel.

21st May 2018

China will enter the private LNG terminal market to meet demand

21st May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

Attendees to see first-hand how Baltimore has become one of America’s greenest ports.

18th May 2018

Port tours to enhance GreenPort Congress experience

18th May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

After a successful GreenPort Congress America in Baltimore, the next edition of the conference will return to Europe, Valencia in October 2018.

18th May 2018

Valencia next on GreenPort agenda

18th May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

American and International ports discuss their successes with those attending day two in Baltimore.

18th May 2018

Ports share their environmental and sustainability achievements

18th May 2018

GREENPORT CONGRESS GREENPORT

GREENPORT CONGRESS GREENPORT

The second day of Green Port Congress America 2018 centred around the opportunity for delegates to exchange ideas and troubleshoot issues surrounding sustainability.

18th May 2018

Port-community relations and environmental solutions at GreenPort Congress America 2018

18th May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

Further discussions on building a global partnership to improve port and shipping green credentials, follow on the success of day one of GreenPort Congress America 2018.

17th May 2018

Further spotlight on collaboration for day two

17th May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

Following the Lieutenant Governor and Mr Fitzgerald, sustainability, resilience and cooperation were highlighted as key themes on day one.

17th May 2018

Round up of day one in Baltimore

17th May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

Lieutenant Governor Boyd K Rutherford welcomed delegates from 14 countries to the first North America conference.

17th May 2018

Maryland welcomes GreenPort Congress America

17th May 2018