Operations News – Page 63
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NewsCOVID-19 impact will hit in Q2 2020
A major port operator has said the real impact of COVID-19 will be seen from Q2 2020 onwards.
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NewsSpreading the load faster and breakdown less
John Bensalhia looks at notable recent trends and developments for container-handling spreaders and talks to equipment suppliers about their activities.
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NewsDigital logistics management progresses
A mega port operator has taken a major step forward in digitising the management of logistics.
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NewsEnergy port to be built in Netherlands
A dredge sludge depot in the Netherlands will be developed into an energy port to play a crucial part in realising wind farms in the North Sea and help meet the needs of Europe''s energy transition.
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NewsLOOKING INTO THE ‘DARK’
Ron Crean of London-based Windward, outlines what ports and terminals need to be wary of to be safe from sanctions.
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NewsMalware attack hit shipping company
A container shipping company hit by a network outage has confirmed it was caused by a "malware attack based on an engineered targeted vulnerability".
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NewsCyber attack may be cause of network failure
A container shipping company hit by a network outage cannot yet rule out a cyber attack.
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NewsPorts still to face "full impact" of COVID-19
A new Port Economic Impact Barometer has reported steady overall port cargo volumes for the week beginning 30 March, but warns that the "full impact" of coronavirus (COVID-19) on container volumes is yet to come.
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NewsPort stocks plunge
A new maritime financial insight report for April has warned of the risk of recession as port stocks posted massive declines amidst the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsCOVID-19: Best practice measures for ports
Ports need to remain open to keep supply chains open and to allow maritime trade to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic but best practice measures will help protect staff and ensure operational continuity.
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NewsCOVID-19 task force launches
A new COVID-19 (coronavirus) task force and information portal has been set up to help ports through the challenges they are facing.
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NewsTrade facilitation recommendations issued
The IMO has been presented with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsCrane manufacturer in temporary layoff talks
A major crane manufacturer will start temporary layoff talks due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsEU approves transfer of terminal stakes
The EU has approved the transfer of stakes in ten port terminals as the move would have a “very limited impact’ on the market.
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NewsTOC Europe postponed
TOC Europe has been postponed as coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in Europe.
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NewsHow to make going green sustainable
As ports push forward with zero-emission investments they are beginning to show that being sustainable doesn''t have to come at an economic cost.
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NewsCoronavirus container contraction threat
The containerised trade sector could see a large contraction in global container demand this year as a result of coronavirus.
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NewsTARGETING ZERO-CARBON FOOTPRINTS
How are ports helping to reduce emission levels to zero in the operation of container handling? John Bensalhia reports on modern day design and technology use
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NewsTug Design Goes Hi-Tech in Search of Optimisation
Digitalisation is a driving force as tug manufacturers capture data from the tug’s operating performance to enhance design improvements and modifications.
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NewsCargotec CEO sheds light on Navis evaluation
The CEO of Cargotec has provided key insight into the company’s decision to undertake a strategic evaluation of Navis with a potential sale of the software business.
