Operations News – Page 76
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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.
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Ports poised for autonomous driving
The general manager of the ZPMC Smart Solutions Group’s R&D Center has predicted that autonomous driving for straddle carriers and road and internal trucks will be realised in ports in the near future.
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NewsBlockchain solution promotes efficient trade
More than 20 global ports and terminal operators are supporting a new blockchain enabled shipping solution which aims to promote more efficient and secure global trade, support information sharing and transparency and encourage industry-wide innovation.
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NewsDP World acquires Unifeeder Group
DP World has acquired Unifeeder Group for €660m to boost its presence in the maritime global supply chain and help it become a “trade enabler”.
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NewsBringing remote controlled operations to the people
Hutchison’s Laem Chabang expansion is bringing much-needed capacity and world-leading technology to its operations in Thailand. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsKeeping an eye on below-the-waterline assets
New technology is giving port operators the ability to see what''s going on under the surface, even in murky or inaccessible corners, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsEver-larger grabs meet demands of bulk boom
Container ship growth has cascaded into dry bulk handling as operators demand larger mobile harbour cranes to provide handling for both cargoes. John Bensalhia reports.
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NewsAll-electric handling isn’t without its downsides
A lack of charging standards, inability to keep up with battery demand and overwhelming infrastructure redesign demands could stunt all-electric potential, explains Barry Cross.
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NewsPort of Oakland comes out fighting
“Vulnerable” US West Coast port proves that it can comeback from significant body blows in labour and operator losses. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsTake sustainability accounting to next level
Reporting on sustainability can help organisations work towards better practice. Michele Witthaus looks at trends in this type of disclosure by ports.
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Conversational analytics to alter port paradigm
Conversational analytics — “changing the paradigm from ‘point and click’ to actually speaking with applications that are providing analytics” — will be an application that will emerge in the port and terminal industry, according to a Tideworks Technology executive.
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NewsAutomation driven by big players
The majority of medium and small-sized terminals are not involved in conversation about automation because it is expensive and the return on investment is not clear.
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NewsPort digitalisation open for innovation
Automation provides the industry with lots of great products but there is tough competition for innovation opportunities compared to digitalisation, a technology specialist has said.
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NewsPorts must plan for electric charging
Electric powertrains will solve global CO2 emissions challenges but terminals need to account for charging requirements, according to an electromobility expert.
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NewsOpportunities lie in horizontal transport
The greatest opportunity today is the new way of thinking in horizontal transport, the managing director of AUCOS-Systems GmbH has stated.
