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PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has released a new report highlighting persistent deficiencies in cargo safety, revealing that 11.39% of inspected shipments in 2024 contained issues, a slight increase from the 11% recorded in 2023.

8th September 2025

WSC warns of cargo deficiencies

8th September 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A new National Maritime Single Window (NMSW), fully aligned with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) standards, has been successfully implemented and launched in Georgia. 

22nd November 2024

National maritime single window for Georgia

22nd November 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

As PS goes to press the news breaks that European parliamentarians have called on the EU to impose “more targeted” sanctions against what is dubbed the “dark” or “shadow” fleet.

22nd November 2024

The “dark” fleet a ticking timebomb that needs to be addressed

22nd November 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has presented crucial findings on the decarbonisation needs of developing nations to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

2nd October 2024

Developing nations’ port decarbonisation challenges

2nd October 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

International Maritime Organization (IMO) in association with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has taken the interesting step of introducing a new ‘tool kit’ designed to bolster the maritime sector’s ability to…

26th September 2024

Insider threats: IMO tool kit

26th September 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The drug problem in international trade is growing. Increased cooperation between all stakeholders has proven it can deliver results but arguably the wider application of new technology holds the greatest promise to…

26th September 2024

Drug tsunami: counter measures

26th September 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Ian McRobbie, Programme Manager for Ports and Maritime Infrastructure at BMT*, drawing on extensive project experience highlights the merits of optimising bulk transshipment through ‘Climate-Smart’ simulation technology

26th September 2024

De-risking port logistics

26th September 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Alexandros Trachanas, Chief Operating Officer of Harbor Lab*, shares his thoughts on the importance of connecting vessel operators with port agents offering sustainable portside solutions.

19th April 2024

The green connection

19th April 2024

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

The newly appointed International Maritime Organization Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has called on Member States to step up and help tackle the issue of an expanding ‘shadow fleet’ of vessels operating around the…

27th February 2024

Shadow fleet targeted

27th February 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Assume weak UK Government support and direction’, delegates were told at Arup’s LISW event focusing on the role of ports in shipping decarbonisation. Felicity Landon explains

24th November 2023

Electric deficit

24th November 2023

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

A joint project to install a Maritime Single Window project has been completed at Angola Port, just in time too as the IMO deadline to install the systems draws near.

21st November 2023

The final push towards Maritime Single Windows

21st November 2023

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Leading provider of maritime data and transparency, RightShip, has launched an enhanced version of its industry leading…

9th October 2023

RightShip GHG 2.0

9th October 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

As readers are viewing this, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting regarding the future path of shipping’s decarbonisation will have already occurred.

26th July 2023

Linking up the data silos

26th July 2023

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of London Authority (PLA) is upgrading its Vessel Traffic Services (VTS), with the help of shipping, navigation and maritime risk consultancy, NASH Maritime.

1st June 2023

Nash scopes out VTS for port of London authority

1st June 2023

SHORTSEA

SHORTSEA

The recent Coastlink Conference saw wide-ranging discussions on energy and future fuels, sustainability, resilience and the ‘new normal.’ Felicity Landon presents the highlights

1st June 2023

Decarbonisation pressure on

1st June 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

French automotive giant, Renault, has commenced shipping brand new cars in containers to avoid the current high costs associated with the usual method of moving vehicles, using car carriers.

1st June 2023

Shape of things to come?

1st June 2023

INSIGHT & OPINION

INSIGHT & OPINION

Decarbonisation efforts supported by heavy duty digitalisation have been abundant; most of these efforts are tied to the routing and performance of vessels when they are out at sea. 

27th October 2022

Pivotal port optimisation role: berthing benefits

27th October 2022