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NewsFleet and Fuel Factors – Fleet Capacity has to Increase
In terms of MPV supply, Drewry’s analysis looked at vessel age based on lift capacity. The conclusion: “The MPV fleet is indeed getting really old, with only sporadic vessel deliveries,” said Pasztor.
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NewsReproducing reality
Safety, training and productivity – the benefits of simulating cargo handling operations are increasingly to the fore including new dimensions such as with automation and the handling of wind turbines. Felicity Landon reviews the state-of-the-art
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NewsMPV prospects assessed
Demand for multipurpose vessel (MPV) capacity is expected to grow, even against a background of lower economic activity, according to Drewry. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsESG goals assessed
How are attitudes to ESG evolving in the shipping industry? Felicity Landon reports on a new report from Watson Farley & Williams, and a webinar that discussed the findings
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NewsEra of the eRTG
As terminals come under greater pressure to cut their carbon footprint, their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of handling equipment are growing commensurately.
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NewsSuccess for CGSA
Contecon Guayaquil S.A. (CGSA), in Ecuador, has handled its largest ever vessel. The ICTSI operated termina…
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NewsWho is making hay?
Make hay while the sun shines is a famous phrase - while the Federal Government in Canada has deliberated the proposed Roberts Bank 2 project, AJ Keyes assesses if any competing port has taken advantage
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NewsSE Asia box port ranking
Independent market consultancy Drewry has drilled down into Southeast Asia containerport and terminal performance. Mike Mundy reports that the findings provide a useful new perspective
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NewsBrace for a rough ride
Problems in the shipping market will have a far-reaching impact on container ports and terminals. Andrew Penfold considers the threats and opportunities
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NewsFrameworks for analysis
Are you a government agency considering implementing a port master concession? The WAPPP* Port Chapter has developed two simple frameworks that can help evaluate the opportunity
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NewsDecarbonisation pressure on
The recent Coastlink Conference saw wide-ranging discussions on energy and future fuels, sustainability, resilience and the ‘new normal.’ Felicity Landon presents the highlights
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NewsKalmar introduces collision warning system
Kalmar has released a collision warning system for its straddle-carriers to help ensure driver safety
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NewsTech call for early fire detection solutions
Early detection of fires in cargo holds is critical to protecting contents, ships and personnel
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NewsEnsuring ports run smoothly
Directors from the Ibero-American Association of Chambers of Commerce have met in Portugal to discuss a wide range of issues
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NewsMaximising efficiency with just in time tug scheduling
Software from Kotug aims to get the right tug to the the right location quickly maximising efficiency
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NewsPort of Southampton names new pilot vessels
The port now has three pilot vessels to help larger container ships, tankers and cruise ships safely navigate Southampton Water
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NewsEuropa Terminal upgrade gets under way
A temporary barge quay will ensure service is uninterrupted whilst work to upgrade the Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges gets under way
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NewsRoyal Vopak sells Savannah terminal
Royal Vopak is selling its Savannah USA terminal to BWC Terminals, a US-based bulk liquids storage company, for US$106 million
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NewsPoland as a strategic springboard to China
PSA BDP is expanding its network in Poland which will help it expand its global reach
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NewsUS recession top worry for carriers
Recession in the US, geopolitical tensions and rising costs are key concerns for the freight forwarding industry
