Operations News – Page 14
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NewsPSA expands Jurong Island Terminal access
PSA Singapore is expanding its Jurong Island Terminal connections, increasing annual barge capacity to 300,000 teu
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NewsIncreasing container capacity on the Humber
Humber Container Terminal has taken receipt of a new reachstacker to help boost container capacity
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NewsNew cranes for Melbourne’s intermodal terminal
Kalmar is to supply the Australian operator Intermodal Terminal Company with six electric reachstackers and two electric empty container handlers
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NewsABP creates new projects role
Associated British Ports has created a new role to drive through its ambitious plans for infrastructure developments
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NewsOakland unveils infrastructure plans
The Port of Oakland has outlined proposed infrastructure and environmental projects that will ‘reframe the shipping and transportation’ in northern California
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NewsEU transport decision brings funds to Stockholm
EU funding will help Stockholm Norvik Port position itself as a ‘port for the future’
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NewsSix quay cranes support Malaysian upgrade
A Chinese engineering giant is providing six ULCV quay cranes to Malaysia’s busiest transshipment hub
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NewsPeel Ports issues call for Hunterston contractors
Peel Ports Clydeport is inviting specialist infrastructure firms to show their interest in upgrades to the Hunterston PARC yard in Scotland
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NewsSohar drives up its bunkering efficiency
The Middle East port and freezone is following in the foosteps of Singapore and Rotterdam
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NewsBulk shipping outlook
The dry bulks, liquid bulks and gas shipping sectors navigated ‘unprecedented global circumstances’ in 2023 and 2024 promises a landscape of ‘continued change and evolution.’ Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPost privatisation pluses & minuses
Buying a controlling interest in the Port of Piraeus was one of China’s first international moves to build its influence in the port industry, while Thessaloniki now has its own controlling Tsar. AJ Keyes looks at how the current ownership is faring in Greece
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NewsDown but not out
In early 2023 a major earthquake occurred in the region where the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun are located. AJ Keyes looks at what happened, the implications for these two ports and what has been learnt.
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NewsDon’t overplay the issues!
Non-specialist headline news sources have gone overboard on the impact of the Houthi-led Red Sea closure. Andrew Penfold takes a penetrating look at the cost impacts and other factors that will shape the outcome of any long-term loss of this routeing
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NewsGantrex buys Liftcom
Gantrex Group, a company supported by Argos Wityu, has acquired Liftcom, as it continues to grow…
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NewsESPO Approval
The European Parliament has officially adopted the Berendsen report, an own-initiative report on “building a comprehensive European Port Strategy…
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NewsDurres powers ahead
Durres Container Terminal, at the Port of Durres, Albania, is capturing major new cargo volume which is being facilitated by ongoing terminal system enhancements.
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NewsParanagua prospects look bright
Concerted action on infrastructure investment promises to open the door to an increasingly bright future for the port of Paranagua. Rob Ward maps out the plans and other positives.
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NewsBuenos Aires: what next?
The Port of Buenos Aires, with a reforming government in place, has an opportunity to get back on track. Will the new administration rise to the challenge? Mike Mundy reports
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NewsShort-sea shipping under the spotlight
Maurice Delattre, Area Manager, Port of Amsterdam, talks one to one with Port Strategy highlighting short sea shipping as being key to sustainability, as the port readies to host this year’s Coastlink conference
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NewsThe rise of hydrogen
Engine manufacturers are launching new solutions to reduce emissions from port cargo handling plants, with hydrogen being a prime candidate
