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EUROPE

EUROPE

Yilport, part of the Turkish holding that acquired the assets of Portuguese terminal operator Tertir from Mota-Engil in September 2015, has accused the former owner of a lack of investment in technology.

30th November 2017

Yilport: Tertir skimped on tech investment

30th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

Hamburg Port is the first German seaport to introduce pre-allocated time windows for truckers in order to relieve peak times and reduce waiting times.

30th November 2017

First German slot-booking system for truckers

30th November 2017

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Port of Olympia has said a rail blockade by an anti-fracking protest group is not impacting port operations.

29th November 2017

Olympia rides out rail blockade protests

29th November 2017

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Wärtsilä will supply a broad scope of technology to a new LNG supply barge to fuel cruise ships on the US east coast.

29th November 2017

USA gets its first Wärtsilä LNG fuelling barge

29th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

In Portugal, the Minister of the Sea, Ana Paula Vitorino has revealed that the government is to go ahead with the full merger of Lisbon Port Administration (APL) and the Setúbal and…

29th November 2017

Full merger for Lisbon and Setúbal

29th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

The European Union’s Port Services Regulation will be consigned to the dustbin in the UK due to Brexit, shipping minister John Hayes has told members of the UK Major Ports Group.

29th November 2017

Port Services Reg consigned to the dustbin

29th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

Old habits and processes, resistance to change and a ‘turf war’ over the control of data flows all contributed to the failure of the European Commission’s drive for national Maritime Single Windows,…

29th November 2017

EC reboots Reporting Formalities Directive

29th November 2017

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Chinese investors are looking to build a US$1bn port on Peru’s central coast.

28th November 2017

Chinese investors eye up Peruvian potential

28th November 2017

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

Vahle electrification systems are helping to clean up crane operations at Thailands Laem Chabang port.

28th November 2017

Electric cranes save on emissions in Thailand

28th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

Ports should be prioritised in the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy White Paper, British Ports Association’s (BPA) chief executive has said.

28th November 2017

Ports must be prioritised in UK industrial strategy

28th November 2017

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

A technical database of containers is helping to improve transparency and efficiency in global supply chains.

28th November 2017

Simplifying supply chains to improve efficiency

28th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

The UK Port of Barrow’s annual contribution to the UK economy could be set to grow by £30m in the next decade, taking its total annual contribution to £137m.

28th November 2017

Port of Barrow could see £30m growth

28th November 2017

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The Port of Montréal is partnering with Socie´te´ de verdissement du Montre´al me´tropolitain (Soverdi) – the Greening Society of Metropolitan Montréal - and Alliance Forêt urbaine – the Urban Forest Alliance -…

28th November 2017

Port of Montréal to plant 375 trees

28th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

Industry figures have applauded Peel Ports Great Yarmouth’s decision to focus on the offshore wind industry in a new expansion project – a venture which, it has emerged, could exceed £30m.

28th November 2017

Great Yarmouth venture applauded

28th November 2017

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

The Wärtsilä-powered Tornio Manga liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Finland has unloaded its first LNG shipment.

28th November 2017

First Tornio Manga LNG unloading

28th November 2017

EUROPE

EUROPE

The Port of Amsterdam has said there is always a work/life balance challenge following concerns over a controversial onsite housing scheme.

27th November 2017

Port of Amsterdam to accommodate companies affected by housing project

27th November 2017

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

A new bulk carrier is expected to make operations and materials handling in shallow water ports greener.

27th November 2017

Dredging bulk carrier reduces environmental risk

27th November 2017

ASIA

ASIA

A new partnership aims to cultivate engineering and infocomm technology professionals for Singapore’s next generation port in Tuas.

24th November 2017

Partnership to develop human capital for Tuas

24th November 2017

GPCA

GPCA

Make the most of the congress and take advantage of exceptional networking and knowledge sharing opportunities that are only available at our conference and all included in your delegate package.

24th November 2017

Networking opportunities for delegates and speakers

24th November 2017

GPCA

GPCA

An exceptional response was received from our call for papers. Thank you to everyone for your interest and submissions. We look forward to announcing our provisional Congress Programme in the coming weeks.

24th November 2017

Provisional Program to be launched shortly

24th November 2017