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EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Austria-founded Kuenz has produced an aerodynamic crane design designed to save energy, in a bid to meet the future challenges of container terminals.

7th July 2017

Kuenz aerodynamic crane design

7th July 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Bromma has received a major order consisting of 36 all-electric YSX45E spreaders from Kuenz which will equip automated stacking cranes at APMT’s new Tangier-Med 2 container terminal.

6th July 2017

Major Tangier order for Bromma

6th July 2017

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) will be first sustainable quality mark in international shipping to evaluate the performance of vessels in reducing CO2.

6th July 2017

ESI to evaluate CO2

6th July 2017

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field of hybrid vessels with a new series of notations and rules addressing energy storage systems (ESS) to support ship operators in reducing emissions.

6th July 2017

BV adds hybrid power and battery rules

6th July 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Netherlands-headquartered Royal HaskoningDHV is developing geospatial economics simulation software to better forecast the impact of economic and infrastructure changes on ports.

5th July 2017

RHDHV develops port forecasting software

5th July 2017

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A global investment firm has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 90% of Global Gateway South (GGS) a leading terminal in the North American Port of Los Angeles.

5th July 2017

Funds grand plans for LA terminal

5th July 2017

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Dunkirks LNG terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque have signed an agreement to develop an LNG supply station to refuel tank trucks at the terminal.

5th July 2017

LNG supply station

5th July 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Netherlands-based virtual reality (VR) training startup Parable has developed a VR firefighting training programme to improve safety in the maritime industry.

4th July 2017

Parable launches VR firefighting training

4th July 2017

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation is to pioneer the use of hydrogen and fuel cells in port machinery prototypes by 2020.

4th July 2017

Valencia pioneers hydrogen machinery

4th July 2017

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Brittany Ferries has signed a contract for a new LNG cruise ferry, which when completed is slated to be the most environmentally-friendly ship operating on the English Channel.

3rd July 2017

LNG ferry for Brittany Ferries

3rd July 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

CES is to deliver two of its brand new heavy-duty reach stackers to CS Wind (Dong Energy) which will specialise in the handling of monopiles for offshore wind towers.

3rd July 2017

CES reach stacker ‘first’

3rd July 2017

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation will promote the use of hydrogen and fuel cells to see hydrogen-powered port machinery prototypes by 2020.

30th June 2017

Valencia pioneers hydrogen machinery

30th June 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Konecranes launched new automation-related technologies for the container handling industry at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition in Amsterdam.

30th June 2017

Konecranes unveils new automation technologies

30th June 2017

THE NEW YORKER

THE NEW YORKER

COMMENT: While this years Marine Money week in New York did not feature any specific sessions on port financing, it did serve as an important reminder of cargo in the shipping mix,…

30th June 2017

Get to the cargo interests

30th June 2017

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Spain’s Port of Vigo has been awarded the only port sector specific environmental management standard, demonstrating its commitment to tackling environmental challenges.

30th June 2017

Port of Vigo achieves PERS certification

30th June 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

The Port of Esbjerg in Denmark is considering expanding by 975,000 metres square.

29th June 2017

Port of Esbjerg explores expansion potential

29th June 2017

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

TGI Maritime Software has launched a new product offering real-time geolocalisation of container handling equipment at terminals.

29th June 2017

TGI launches TGIBOX product

29th June 2017

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Port operator EUROGATE has announced the publication of its first sustainability report, which focuses on its commitment to equal consideration of economic efficiency, environmental protection, and social responsibility underpinned by stable economic…

29th June 2017

EUROGATE publishes first sustainability report

29th June 2017

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

An engineering project at Brazil’s Port of Santos has resulted in improved cargo loading, discharging and stowing efficiency, making it both leaner and greener.

29th June 2017

Santos electrification project

29th June 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

An engineering, supply and commissioning project for Brazil’s Port of Santos has resulted in improved cargo loading, discharging and stowing efficiency.

28th June 2017

GE completes Tiplam engineering

28th June 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

China’s desire to create a ‘hub of hub ports’ in the Mediterranean should not be underestimated, an economist has stated at TOC Europe.

28th June 2017

Don’t underestimate China’s role in the Med

28th June 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

A more transparent industry with just six to eight global carriers and simplified processes - this will be the shape of the container shipping industry eight years from now, according to an…

28th June 2017

Less carriers, more terminal overcapacity by 2025

28th June 2017

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Port of Amsterdam and Dutch energy company Eneco today announced a new partnership for the generation and supply of wind energy. Port of Amsterdam will be acquiring a 50% stake in Eneco’s…

28th June 2017

Port of Amsterdam and Eneco: new partners in Amsterdam wind farm

28th June 2017