Port Strategy News – Page 238

  • containers
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    Quarter of ports see higher no of containers

    2020-12-22T22:11:00Z

    One out of four ports are dealing with a higher than normal number of empty containers.

  • Andy Barrons: “Automation will play a pivotal role as terminals continue working towards more efficient and resourceful operations" Photo: Cargotec
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    Operators ‘eager’ to automate terminal operations

    2020-12-22T10:00:00Z

    A new report reveals an eagerness to automate terminal operations and benefit from increased efficiency and lower costs.

  • port congestion
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    Major NZ ports swamped

    2020-12-22T09:00:00Z

    Iain MacIntyre assesses how a perfect storm of interconnected disrupting circumstances has caused significant congestion and delays at New Zealand’s ports.

  • The colloration will leverage Capacity’s robust terminal truck platform Photo: Capacity Trucks
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    Sustainable terminal tractor solutions

    2020-12-21T10:00:00Z

    Two big names are joining forces to address growing demand for environmentally sustainable terminal tractor solutions in port, terminal and distribution centre markets.

  • net zero emission initiatives
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    CLIMATE CHANGE: NEW PLANS AND RULES

    2020-12-21T09:00:00Z

    COMMENT: On the day the UK Government formally announced a ten-point Climate Action Plan, the mainstream TV news headliner was the investigation into a royal TV interview that took place 25 years ago, followed by consternation about how families may not be able to meet-up at Christmas during a pandemic, ...

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    Breaking with convention

    2020-12-20T22:32:00Z

    COMMENT: This is the era of breaking with convention. Look at the incumbent sitting in the White House defying the law of gravity! writes Mike Mundy.

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    CARGO SAILING SHIPS; BECOMING SERIOUS BUSINESS?

    2020-12-20T21:17:00Z

    COMMENT: Over the past couple of years, sailing cargo ships have made a bit of a comeback, writes Peter de Langen.

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    “WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?”

    2020-12-19T19:34:00Z

    COMMENT: The spectre of Brexit has somewhat dropped off the radar with the massive focus on COVID-19. It does not mean, however, that Brexit has gone away, writes Mike Mundy.

  • economic rollercoaster
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    WHEN WILL THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE END?

    2020-12-18T12:00:00Z

    COMMENT: The sharpest decline in economic activity in Q2 worldwide was followed by spectacular growth in Q3, but Q4 looks like a bust, writes Ben Hackett.

  • O&M base
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    Dogger Bank development milestone

    2020-12-18T10:00:00Z

    Dogger Bank Wind Farm has sealed a key development deal with the UK’s Port of Tyne.

  • carbon neutral container
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    'World’s first' carbon neutral container

    2020-12-18T09:00:00Z

    The world''s first container with carbon neutrality certified land and port logistics has been shipped.

  • Port of Corpus Christi
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    Major US energy port joins SEA-LNG

    2020-12-17T14:45:00Z

    A major energy port in the US has joined SEA-LNG to further its commitment to environmental stewardship.

  • Jens Meier
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    More investment in cyber security needed

    2020-12-17T12:58:00Z

    Ports need to better protect themselves against cyber-attacks, attendees of the first digital International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) European region meeting were told.

  • terminal tractors
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    Electric/hydrogen tractors development deal

    2020-12-17T12:40:00Z

    Electric and hydrogen terminal tractors will be developed under a new partnership to address growing demand for environmentally sustainable solutions in port, terminal and distribution centre markets.

  • New cranes will improve the environmental credentials of Jeddah Port Photo: RSGT
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    New greener cranes at Jeddah Port

    2020-12-16T13:19:00Z

    Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) has taken delivery of two remote-controlled Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and ten hybrid-Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs), as part of the expansion of Jeddah Port.

  • The Port of Gothenburg Photo: Gothenburg Port Authority
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    Dredging spoils transform new terminal

    2020-12-16T13:08:00Z

    Construction is on-going to increase the terminal space at a Swedish port, the largest expansion the port has seen since the 1970s.

  • GREEN+ by DBA is an energy and environmental monitoring portal for infrastructures Photo: DSP
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    Partnership in port energy efficiency

    2020-12-16T10:53:00Z

    A strategic partnership has been formed to market two products which provide energy and environmental monitoring of port infrastructure.

  • Port of Gdansk
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    Black Sea to Baltic trade route

    2020-12-15T17:12:00Z

    A new ports trade route deal will open up an alternative transport corridor between the Black Sea and the Baltic.

  • Happy holidays from GreenPort! Image: Satheesh Sankaran/Pixabay
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    Seasonal greetings from GreenPort

    2020-12-15T12:52:00Z

    GreenPort wishes all our readers, contributors and supporters happy and safe holidays and a peaceful and prosperous new year.

  • Solar photovoltaic panels
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    San Diego microgrid contract awarded

    2020-12-15T12:29:00Z

    A contract has been awarded to build a 700kW/2,400 kWh solar-powered microgrid infrastructure project for the Port of San Diego.