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EUROPE

EUROPE

In a change at the top, Forth Ports chief executive Charles Hammond has been named as the new chair of the United Kingdom Major Ports Group (UKMPG).

9th May 2018

UKMPG brings in new blood at the top

9th May 2018

ASIA GREENPORT

ASIA GREENPORT

Following the recent mandate from The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) ExxonMobil is launching a Mass Flow Metering System (MFMS) for marine gas oil in Singapore which should help reduce…

9th May 2018

ExxonMobil Mass Flow Metering could cut bunkering times in Singapore

9th May 2018

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a 30-year concession agreement with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to establish a new container terminal at Khalifa Port, UAE.

8th May 2018

MSC signs 30-year concession with Abu Dhabi Ports for new Khalifa Port container terminal

8th May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

Two sessions to focus on sustainable removal and re-use of materials from port expansions.

8th May 2018

Learn how to recycle and re-use while developing your port

8th May 2018

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Friday this week, May 11, will mark Northport’s arrival on the New Zealand container port scene, when Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) makes its first export loading on the newly-revamped Kiwi Express schedule.

8th May 2018

New Zealands Northport joins countrys container sector

8th May 2018

AFRICA

AFRICA

Ethiopia is set to take a share in Djibouti’s Port of Djibouti under an agreement reached by both countries — though the size of the stake is unclear.

8th May 2018

Ethiopia to take share in Djibouti Port

8th May 2018

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The Port of Dundee is installing a crane as part of a GB£10m investment to equip the quayside to take advantage of future decommissioning and offshore wind work.

4th May 2018

Dundee heavy-lift crane opens up the market for offshore wind

4th May 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kalmar is introducing an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor which will help operators cut emissions at source.

3rd May 2018

Kalmar electric tractor tackles emissions at source

3rd May 2018

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Peel Ports has partnered with the UK’s largest rail freight company to provide the first rail service for containers via the Port of Liverpool.

3rd May 2018

Peel Ports signs up to the sustainable benefits of rail

3rd May 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Kalmar is introducing an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor which will help operators cut emissions at source.

3rd May 2018

Kalmar electric tractor tackles emissions at source

3rd May 2018

GPCA

GPCA

Not only do delegates receive two days of presentations and discussions but a range of networking events and a choice of technical tours.

1st May 2018

Make new connections with 12 nations in Baltimore

1st May 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Swiss-based equipment manufacturer Liebherr has sold the first two units of its new CBG 360 floating crane which promises to speed up the efficiency of bulk handling.

1st May 2018

Liebherr sells first two CBG 360 units

1st May 2018

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

One of the most important drivers of all-electric container handling is California ports’ legislation to reduce air pollution at ports through the use of electrically powered equipment.

1st May 2018

California emissions legislation accelerating all-electric uptake

1st May 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

GAC Taiwan has secured an agency contract from a leading Indonesian leading LNG provider to help handle its vessel calls at two Indonesian ports.

1st May 2018

GAC Taiwan lands LNG vessel servicing contract

1st May 2018

GREENPORT CONGRESS GREENPORT

GREENPORT CONGRESS GREENPORT

Climate change and utilising technologies to measure port air emissions will be the focus of sessions on the first day of the GreenPort Congress America conference.

30th April 2018

Managing technology and sustainability at GreenPort Congress Americas

30th April 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

One of the most important drivers of all-electric container handling is California ports’ legislation to reduce air pollution in port operations by moving towards zero-emissions through electrically powered technologies.

30th April 2018

California emissions legislation accelerating technology development

30th April 2018

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Climate change and utilisation of technologies to measure port air emissions will be the focus of sessions on the first day of GreenPort Congress Americas.

30th April 2018

Managing technology and sustainability at GreenPort Congress Americas

30th April 2018

CARGO SPOTLIGHT

CARGO SPOTLIGHT

COMMENT: A recent Customer Advisory note issued by Maersk Line Australia sent the shipping fraternity into a frenzy, writes Peter van Duyn

30th April 2018

The great Australian empty box debate

30th April 2018

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Different approaches to tackling backlogs are making headway, but there is still no perfect solution, finds Martin Rushmere

30th April 2018

Solving the US congestion conundrum

30th April 2018

THE NEW YORKER

THE NEW YORKER

COMMENT: It’s hard to keep one’s eyes off the newsfeeds, whether it be Brexit, tariffs, uncertain financial markets, or feeds poisoned by clients of Facebook, writes Barry Parker.

30th April 2018

Shout about your CSR message

30th April 2018

THE ANALYST

THE ANALYST

COMMENT: This year’s Danish Port Days were held in Esbjerg, with the theme of ‘port transformations’ guiding a conference that included sessions where academics and industry leaders discussed management research issues worth…

30th April 2018

Flexibility key to wind ambitions

30th April 2018

THE ECONOMIST

THE ECONOMIST

COMMENT: In recent months, global trade projections for 2018 were being upgraded almost as quickly as they were downgraded in previous years. Confidence had returned, and consumers and industry were keen to…

30th April 2018

No upside to downward spiral of tariffs

30th April 2018

THE ENVIRONMENTALIST

THE ENVIRONMENTALIST

COMMENT: Let’s face it, who doesn’t get a frisson of excitement upon seeing a container stack when visiting the waterfront in a new city, asks Charles Haine.

30th April 2018

A role to play in societal transformation

30th April 2018