Operations – Page 8
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Thames Freeport marks investment milestone
Thames Freeport in the UK is celebrating £600m of private sector investment in its first two years, with more than 1,000 new jobs in the region
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Are global container volumes falling?
Container volume at the Port of Oakland in California has fallen compared with the same period last year, in a trend that is possibly global
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Aberdeen South Harbour officially opens
A multi-million expansion project at the Port of Aberdeen in Scotland has been officially opened by the Princess Royal
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Certification for Kalmar cyber security system
Kalmar’s automated cyber security solution has been awarded IEC 62443-4-1 certification
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Job losses likely at Port of Liverpool
Job losses are on the cards at the Port of Liverpool following a prolonged fall in container volumes
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Cargo handling safety agreement
Two international associations involved in the cargo handling sector are cooperating on safety and sustainability
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GPA begins major container handling upgrade
Georgia Ports Authority has embarked on a major modernisation programme to expand its container handling capabilities
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Houston ups hybrid RTG drive
The Port of Houston continues its electrification drive with an order for five more hybrid RTGs
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New port network system rolls out across UK
A new port community network is rolling out across the UK, helping future-proof port technology
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New LTE network comes online at Tacoma
The rollout of a new Nokia LTE wireless network at the Port of Tacoma has reduced the hardware footprint by 91%
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Valencia promotes cruise services
The Port Authority of València has participated in two major events to address challenges faced by ports and cruise operators
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Expediting the US National Maritime Single Window plan
It’s hoped that Georgia’s proactive approach will serve as an example for other US ports
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Major French port upgrade gets under way
A €17 million port transformation has begun in Cherbourg as part of a larger project to connect southwest France to the British Isles and Spain
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‘Torrid times for carriers’
Weak demand and overcapacity are creating a ‘torrid time for carriers’, says Xeneta analyst
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APMT expands API offering
APM Terminals has rolled out a new API enabling customers to track vessel schedules and milestones
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New digital port call system launches
A new digital solution launching at the Port of Gothenburg promises to reduce emissions and save time and money
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The plan for India’s new mega-container terminal
DP World is gearing up its operations to cater for future trade demand
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Cambodia climbs the ladder
With the manufacturing shift out of China continuing, AJ Keyes assesses how Cambodia is developing as an option, especially in the garments and apparel business, and what it means for the country’s ports
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Nearshoring or a ‘No-China’ policy?
There are far-reaching trends underway shaping container trades and, thus, port development. Uncertain political conditions and the erosion of China’s cost-advantages are redirecting attention to alternative strategies. Andrew Penfold looks at the driving forces…
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Ukraine re-launches concessions
Despite the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine is lining up a new round of terminal concessions for 2024. Oleksandr Gavrylyuk explains what is on the agenda