Operations News – Page 73
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NewsElectrification to slash liquid bulk volumes
Electrification will slash liquid bulk volumes, it was argued at the British Ports Association Conference 2018.
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NewsIn-transit goods are most at risk of theft
Ports have limited power to reduce cargo theft because most happens while goods are in transit, a new report has found.
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Don’t overstep the digitalisation mark
Ports need to learn to walk before they can run when it comes to adopting digitalisation and technology solutions, a specialist has warned.
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NewsSulphur regulations to lengthen port calls
Ports need to be prepared for longer ship waiting times and to invest in new infrastructure as a result of the upcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marpol Annex VI 0.5% sulphur regulation, a technology expert has warned.
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Vessel updates can help lower port emissions
Significant decreases in port and vessel emissions can be supported by giving vessels regular updates concerning berth availability, especially in the last 12 hours before port arrival, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has said.
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Multi-facing role of port authorities
The term ‘port authority’ might not be fashionable today, but one supporter says there is still a clear part for them to play.
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NewsData sharing vital to advance port safety
Ports must share safety data and incidences, The Bristol Port Company chief executive David Brown has urged.
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Empty box handling woes stack up
Charges for storage of empty containers at ports are “absolutely too low”, but a bigger problem is the lack of focus on comprehensive strategies for empty handling, according to a port executive.
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NewsPort groups champion recycling sustainability
Five global container port operators have jointly undertaken a week-long initiative to promote sustainable resource usage through mass recycling.
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NewsTaking the guesswork out of maintenance
Methods exist to overcome costly under- and over-maintenance of assets in global ports and terminals, finds Alex Hughes.
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NewsMaking inland work for bulk
John Bensalhia looks at how bulk cargo handling can be a boon for inland ports looking to branch out from container handling.
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NewsSpring in Salaverry’s step
Peru’s concession of another of its ports promises competition to two of its container stalwarts. Alex Hughes reports.
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Tipping the emissions and power scale
In the race to reduce emissions, greener ports must consider the resilience of their power supplies. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsAntwerp's plan: consolidate and communicate
New barge consolidation hubs are part of a unique action plan to improve efficiency at the Port of Antwerp. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsInnovation meets ever-increasing storage demands
Traditional warehousing techniques and practices continue to change, as worldwide, different priorities emerge, writes Martin Rushmere.
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Port authorities evolving identities
Port authorities are evolving beyond their original, insular role to a more collaborative and facilitative one.
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Shocking bill for flawed asset maintenance
Poorly-organised and not-fit-for-purpose asset maintenance schemes at ports are costing ports dearly in misdirected inspections and repairs.
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NewsUS-China trade war to hit Hutchison profit
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has said that current trade disputes, especially between the tariff-war engaged US and China will “adversely impact” its overall performance.
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NewsBetter arrivals management could cut CO2
If ports kept ships more informed about berth availability prior to arrival they could adapt their sailing speed, save fuel and money and lower emissions, a new study has found.
