Port Strategy News – Page 273
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NewsIs LNG the future for cruise?
Both Cruise and Port stakeholders attend GreenPort Cruise & Congress to show the key role they play in sustainable shipping and debate the use of alternatives such as battery, LNG and shore power.
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NewsCOVID-19: Best practice measures for ports
Ports need to remain open to keep supply chains open and to allow maritime trade to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic but best practice measures will help protect staff and ensure operational continuity.
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NewsCOVID-19 task force launches
A new COVID-19 (coronavirus) task force and information portal has been set up to help ports through the challenges they are facing.
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NewsLocal pavers solution for new terminal
An Australian port has found a local solution in its search for specialised industrial pavers for its new AUD$30m crane and cargo container terminal.
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NewsNew deal for first electric tug project
A new supply deal has been struck to further the development of the first fully-electric ship-handling tug.
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NewsIndustry aided by free access to papers
An industry organisation has made its catalogue of resources free to access from its website to support the global ports and terminals sector as it adjusts to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsHow useful is 3D printing for ports?
3D printing is an emerging business model that could transform the ports and terminals sector, a technology company has said.
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NewsMussels help marine ecosystem health analysis
A port authority in Australia has completed its annual marine quality monitoring programme field sampling with mussels playing an important role helping it understand the health of the marine ecosystem and protect it.
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NewsHull cleaning kicks off in Qatar
A new hull cleaning agreement has seen the first eco-friendly hull clean to remove marine biofouling completed at a Qatar port.
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NewsNew Wi-Fi coverage checking tool
A new tool provides ports and terminals with a quick and easy way to check site wide wireless network coverage without undertaking a specific survey.
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NewsTrade facilitation recommendations issued
The IMO has been presented with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsNew concession brings huge investment
A new era of operation has begun at a port in Saudi Arabia with massive investment potential.
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NewsDock extension boosts US terminal's capacity
A 400ft container dock extension has been completed at a US terminal to enable it to simultaneously handle two container ships for the first time.
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NewsDockworker fatality at California port
An investigation is underway following the death of a dockworker at a California port.
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NewsDust protection screens cut air pollution
A project to construct dust protection screens has been completed at a Russian port to help reduce pollution.
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NewsMoU explores hydrogen's sustainability role
Five Singapore and two Japanese companies have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study how hydrogen as a low-carbon alternative can contribute to a clean and sustainable energy future for Singapore.
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NewsCrane manufacturer in temporary layoff talks
A major crane manufacturer will start temporary layoff talks due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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NewsLack of COVID-19 equipment puts ports at risk
Vital equipment used to protect workers against coronavirus (COVID-19) is running out, a ports trade association has warned.
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NewsRecord-breaking LNG bunkering operation
The largest global LNG bunkering operation on record has taken place at a Dutch port with the most powerful semi-submersible crane vessel.
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NewsEco-efficient crane drives bigger volumes
A new eco-efficient mobile harbour crane is helping a company operating at a major European port handle bigger volumes.
