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NewsCollective UK air quality action needed
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has held a roundtable briefing and discussion on ports and air quality in the UK with a cross section of participants from industry, Government and NGOs finding that all stakeholders need to take action to make improvements.
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NewsWärtsilä launches sustainability initiative
Wärtsilä has launched an initiative that aims to connect and inspire 20 of the world’s most influential port cities to embrace and develop Smart Marine ecosystems by 2020.
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NewsCoal-reliant ports set to struggle
Ports reliant on coal shipments will face price declines, greater competition and restructuring as fossil fuel demand begins to decline, a new report has warned.
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NewsLong Beach ups environmental initiative ante
The US’ Port of Long Beach has seen its sulphur oxides, diesel particulates and nitrogen oxides cut by 97%, 88% and 56% respectively since 2005.
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NewsLoud and clear partnership message
Workshops at this year’s GreenPort Congress Americas investigated how best to progress environmental performance in the industry.
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NewsEmissions drive tractor development agenda
Terminal tractor development edges ever closer to all-electric operation to improve working conditions and on-dock safety, reports Alex Hughes.
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NewsTaking a port-wide approach to emissions
Ports could take centre stage in creating successful carbon capture and storage projects. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsBurning through port productivity
Modern engines bring increased fire risks in ports and many are investigating ways to reduce combustion risks, finds John Bensalhia.
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Ports finally realising cybersecurity threat
Ports are finally waking up to the threat of cybersecurity, SeaIntelligence Consulting chief executive and partner Lars Jensen has said.
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NewsData-related issues for port industry
A lack of leadership regarding increased data-sharing and collaboration, siloed systems and data-sharing itself have been identified by Navis’ Chuck Schneider as the three greatest challenges facing the port and terminal sector at the moment.
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NewsPorts finally realising cybersecurity threat
Ports are finally waking up to the threat of cybersecurity, SeaIntelligence Consulting chief executive and partner Lars Jensen has said.
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NewsPorts still lag other sectors by 10–15 years
The ports and terminals sector is still 10 to 15 years behind other industries because of its reluctance to standardise or automate, Kalmar president Antti Kaunonen has said.
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NewsDPW potential “one-stop shop” strategy risky
DP World’s acquisition of European short-sea and feeder carrier Unifeeder is unprecedented in scale and naturally throws up questions about the company’s motivation, Drewry has stated.
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Hutchison launches cyber security programme
Hutchison Ports has introduced its own cyber security recovery programme, to improve the group’s overall readiness and protection from cyber crimes.
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News270m teu extra container capacity planned
About 350 upcoming expansion projects aim to supply 270m teu additional container handling capacity up to the year 2023, with chances for completion varying regionally from 40% to 70%.
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NewsDP World warns of “uncertain” outlook
DP World has warned that “geopolitical headwinds and changes to “trade policies” remain a threat to the maritime container market as it released its financial results for the first half of 2018.
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NewsBPA publishes sustainable development charter
The British Ports Association has published a new sustainable development charter which aims to support the dual aims of creating a strong and healthy environment and a thriving economy in which ports can grow.
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New technologies MOU to boost Britain’s trade
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invited Rolls Royce and Svitzer, part of the Maersk Group, to develop the next generation of technologies in a bid to keep Britain trading.
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Vision technology to disrupt port automation
Vision technology holds “the ability to really disrupt what we see happening in port automation”, John Lund, senior agent for Visy for the Americas, has said.
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Commercial priorities a challenge for port safety
Putting commerciality over safety and total ownership ideals is a major challenge for the ports and terminals industry, according to Stephan Stiehler, vice chairman of the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association’s (ICHCA International) Technical Panel.
