Port Strategy News – Page 260
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NewsBA CONCESSIONS EXTENDED
Armageddon, or the end of the current concession road at least, almost came for the three container terminals that operate out of Puerto Nuevo, in Buenos Aires. Rob Ward investigates.
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NewsAustralian port pursues UN SDGs
An Australian port is amongst a group of institutions that have united to advocate for and drive local adoption of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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NewsRail operations help green new terminal
Emissions-cutting rail transport will play a major role in the operations of a new transshipment terminal soon to be operational in Sweden.
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NewsTELP TARGETS HOTSPOTS
The Swedish Club has analysed years of claims data to identify 30 high-risk ‘hotspot’ locations. It is now using AIS technology to warn insured ships of the risks. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsSecurity funding for over 30 port authorities
More than 30 US port authorities will receive a share of US$100m allocated by a government grant programme for security investments.
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NewsTugs to aid contract for Brunei LNG plant
A new partnership involving the supply of newbuild tugs will help fulfill a LNG terminal support contract to provide marine services for a major LNG plant in Brunei.
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NewsDecarbonisation advisory panel launches
An International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation (IAP) has been established to develop a strategy to support the industry in achieving decarbonisation.
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NewsMelbourne sees largest container ship
The Port of Melbourne has welcomed the largest container ship by maximum capacity to call at its facilities in what is seen as a demonstration of the port’s ability to accommodate the next generation of global container vessels.
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NewsDecarbonisation requires 'Green Transitions'
Ports can play a pivotal role in the world’s decarbonisation challenge but only if 10 ''Green Transitions'' are made in and around ports, a new study has found.
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NewsPort-city projects in the running for top award
Seven innovative port-city projects which focus on efficiency are in the running for the 2020 ESPO Award.
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NewsGreen hybrid tug boost for Danish port
Denmark’s largest port will benefit from the greener and higher efficiencies of a new hybrid tug when it goes into operation in 2021.
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NewsSingapore expands its global LNG reach
Singapore is on track to expand its LNG bunkering services in 2020 cementing its status of major bunkering hub for South East Asia, writes Anne-Marie Causer
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NewsFunding approved for NZ inland port
A New Zealand port has welcomed government funding to bring forward development of a new inland port that will provide it with vital new capacity.
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NewsBusan cuts harmful dust levels
Busan Port Authority (BPA) has taken steps to cut the fine dust level resulting from its port operations by investing further in green equipment.
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NewsNorway spearheads green ship automation
Norway is at the forefront of a port automation project which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of waterborne transport, writes Anne-Marie Causer
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NewsSpanish terminal to "double" port's activity
A new container terminal is expected to "double the economic activity" of a Spanish port.
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NewsSpeedy bunkering at Swedish port
A new LNG/LBG bunkering station at a Swedish port enables bunkering at high speed from two trucks at the same time.
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NewsClean truck rule piles pressure on ports
A first-in-the-world rule requiring truck manufacturers to transition from diesel trucks and vans to electric zero-emission trucks from 2024 will place more pressure on ports to invest in sustainable vehicles.
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NewsNorway rolls out green port tool company
A Norwegian port has created a new company to roll-out its tool which measures the environmental impact of cruise ships.
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NewsClean truck rule piles pressure on ports
A first-in-the-world rule requiring truck manufacturers to transition from diesel trucks and vans to electric zero-emission trucks from 2024 will place more pressure on ports to invest in sustainable vehicles.
