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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

GPCA

GPCA

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

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Germany-headquartered AIDA Cruises will supply its newly launched cruise ship with low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) while she is docked in the Port of Barcelona.

28th June 2017

Cruise ship fuelled by LNG while docked

28th June 2017

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Register now to save 20% and to join in the conversation. With workshops, working groups, role-play on a port development meeting and inspirational keynote speakers, this year’s GreenPort programmes will equip and…

28th June 2017

Early bird rate currently available, book now to save more than €350!

28th June 2017

GPCA

GPCA

Register now to save 20% and to join in the conversation. With workshops, working groups, role-play on a port development meeting and inspirational keynote speakers, this year’s GreenPort programmes will equip and…

28th June 2017

Early bird rate currently available, book now to save more than €350!

28th June 2017

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Jan Peter Balkenende, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, partner of corporate responsibility at EY, and chair of the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition, will set the scene at this year’s GreenPort Congress.

28th June 2017

Former Dutch PM and sustainability champion to give 2017 keynote address

28th June 2017

GPCA

GPCA

Jan Peter Balkenende, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, partner of corporate responsibility at EY, and chair of the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition, will set the scene at this year’s GreenPort Congress.

28th June 2017

Former Dutch PM and sustainability champion to give 2017 keynote address

28th June 2017

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

REGULATION & POLICY GREENPORT

Ports are ready to embrace zero emission shipping, Peter Mollema, vice-president of Europe for the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), has said.

27th June 2017

Ports ready for zero emissions

27th June 2017

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

A 35-year agreement will see UAE’s Abu Dhabi Ports develop port infrastructure and manage operations at the Port of Fujairah.

27th June 2017

Port of Fujairah expansion

27th June 2017

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

Ports needn’t be overwhelmed by the mass of port, container and supply chain technology solutions hitting the market, CEO and partner of SeaIntelligence Consulting Lars Jensen has said.

27th June 2017

Find pilots and dive in to software melee

27th June 2017

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Infrastructure surcharges imposed by stevedoring company Patrick at its Australian terminals are being blamed on higher rents and taxes, but customers have reacted strongly to the new list of charges.

27th June 2017

Patrick surcharges contested by customers

27th June 2017

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Logistics company Toll is completing the purchase of the Dampier Supply Base in Western Australia from MMA Offshore. The purchase was foreshadowed in February and the final details have been confirmed following…

27th June 2017

Toll moves ahead with Dampier acquisition

27th June 2017