Port Strategy News – Page 225

  • autonomous technology project
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    AIDrivers Autonomous Prime Movers development

    2021-03-17T13:36:00Z

    AIDrivers was awarded an Autonomous Prime Movers (APM) proof of concept project in October 2018 by PSA Singapore.

  • The ESPO conference is going hybrid in 2021 Photo: Jason Goh/Pixabay
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    ESPO to set sail on conference regatta

    2021-03-17T12:50:00Z

    The European Seaports Association is to hold three conference sessions in May at different locations to help gear the ports sector up for green recovery.

  • Kalmar Eco Reachstacker
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    Kalmar strikes major equipment deal

    2021-03-17T10:26:00Z

    Cargotec’s Kalmar has struck a big order with a Turkey-headquartered port operator for a total of 27 new Kalmar machines.

  • Port of Cromarty Firth
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    Port support for WindEurope

    2021-03-16T17:00:00Z

    WindEurope and its Offshore Wind Ports Platform has gained its first independent UK port authority member.

  • Colombo Port in Sri Lanka
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    APSEZ onboard controversial port project

    2021-03-16T14:15:00Z

    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Ltd. (APSEZ) has received official confirmation of its involvement in a controversial Sri Lankan port project.

  • Being more resilient will bring a raft of benefits to ports Photo: Claudia Peters/Pixabay
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    Resilience is key to decarbonise ports

    2021-03-16T09:15:00Z

    Embracing resilience to advance decarbonisation and address operational threats will be key to a port’s success going forward.

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    Proactive supply chain can tackle congestion

    2021-03-15T22:31:00Z

    Proactive responses across the supply chain will be vital to tackle port congestion as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Port of Rotterdam
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    WINNERS AND LOSERS

    2021-03-15T18:28:00Z

    COVID-19 meant that 2020 was a very challenging year for north European ports, entailing a switchback ride for trade and an array of differing results. The outlook remains unclear, so what does this tell us, asks leading analyst, Andrew Penfold?

  • Maritime Transport's new service to Wakefield is the second new rail connection from the Port of Felixstowe in the last seven days Photo: Hutchison Ports
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    Rail freight focus will reduce emissions

    2021-03-15T16:27:00Z

    One port has a new emissions busting rail freight service, the second its announced in seven days.

  • Europa Terminal
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    Europa Terminal gets mega vessel upgrade

    2021-03-15T14:49:00Z

    The Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp will be upgraded to enable it to handle the largest container vessels.

  • Port of Vlora
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    Joining forces for Albania LNG project

    2021-03-15T13:31:00Z

    Three parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for a potential LNG project in the Port of Vlora in southern Albania.

  • Luanda multipurpose terminal
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    LUANDA TENDER CONTROVERSY

    2021-03-15T12:26:00Z

    Serious questions are being asked about the recent tender award process for the multipurpose terminal in Luanda.

  • Short-haul intermodal rail
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    Short-Haul Rail Assessed

    2021-03-15T09:00:00Z

    A new study commissioned by the Australian Railway Association drills into the viability of getting short-haul rail working in conjunction with Australia’s main containerports.

  • DP World security boat
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    COMBINING PAST AND FUTURE

    2021-03-15T08:00:00Z

    Richard Crowther, Associate Maritime Engineer of consultancy firm WSP, asks if historic waterways combined with vessel automation, and in some cases integrated vessel/berth design, hold the key to unlocking effective supply chain solutions?

  • Asyaport
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    MARMARA: PRESSURES BUILD

    2021-03-14T13:00:00Z

    Andrew Penfold considers how Turkey’s Marmara Sea container handling market has developed and future prospects including the critical issue of the balance between supply and demand.

  • PSA International Control Centre
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    A LABOURED PATH

    2021-03-14T12:50:00Z

    It is interesting that during a time when there was a clear need to “pull together,” 2020 featured a number of high-profile port labour strikes – in Australia, Argentina, Canada, France, Portugal amongst others.

  • APM Terminals Barcelona
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    5G technology improves port safety

    2021-03-12T15:34:00Z

    5G technology is being used to improve safety in ports in a new project using 5G networks to connect cranes, vehicles, and people by merging different advanced communication and localisation technologies.

  • Liebherr Crawler Crane
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    Liebherr crane supports heavy lifting

    2021-03-12T13:52:00Z

    One UK port has invested in a Liebherr Crawler Crane with capable of heavy lifting and handling to enable it to process goods more quickly.

  • Seagirt Marine Terminal
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    Terminal cleans up with hybrid RTGs

    2021-03-12T12:46:00Z

    Eco-efficient hybrid RTGs will expand operations and reduce emissions at a US terminal.

  • wind turbine blades
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    UK throws its weight behind offshore wind

    2021-03-12T11:50:00Z

    Two new UK ports will be constructed to support the development of next-generation offshore wind projects with up to GB£95m investment.