Port Strategy News – Page 75
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NewsNew integrated rail yard for jnpt
Nhava Sheva Port (JNPT) is supporting all five container terminals with a new rail yard capable of handling double-stack freight trains.
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NewsWestports AGVs?
Westports Malaysia is investigating the viability of using electric Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in the future. The operator has been…
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NewsEvergreen Deal
Global container operator, Evergreen, has acquired a 20 per cent stake in Euromax, one of the existing terminals at the…
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NewsMSC Withdraws
Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has withdrawn its interest in buying Terminal Darsena…
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NewsCambodia 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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NewsBridging the capacity gap
Excepting some hot spots such as Southeast Asia, container trade is generally experiencing tough market conditions making the task of bridging the gap between container vessel capacity – actual and on order – more than challenging. There are actions that can reduce the scale of the problem but seemingly not one big ‘lifesaver’
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NewsFMC looks to smooth out box flow to and from terminals
Recently, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that one of its Commissioners would be convening a set of meetings regarding movements of containers in and around the largest U.S. ports.
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NewsAmsterdam’s cruise ban, a bold move but a missed opportunity
Amsterdam’s city council has approved a plan to ban cruise from Amsterdam’s city centre.
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NewsAsia prospects are positive despite western stagnation
As North America and Europe struggle with lagging economic growth Southeast Asia is expanding its economic base and benefiting from new investments.
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NewsPanama canal problems: micro and macro
It is interesting to note the detailed remarks of SagittaMarine, a dry bulk operator primarily active in the handy-ultramax segments…
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NewsNearshoring 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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NewsHigh noon for Adani…
As PS goes to press, the release of the findings of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) into accusations…
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NewsMore public sector Dollars
The rapid escalation in container ship size presents challenges, especially in an era of strong inflation. More public sector support can facilitate going beyond doing the minimum and being ready to capitalise on the new opportunities round the corner. Mike Mundy presents the facts
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NewsNYK Buys In
NYK has acquired, from Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a 25 per cent stake in PT. Patimban International Car Terminal located at the Indonesian port…
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NewsPilbara Record
The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) which manages the western Australian ports of Ashburton…
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NewsDigital catapult embraces partnerships
Digital Catapult has announced a new partnership to solve critical supply chain challenges for companies working in the UK.
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NewsEnergy transition ambitions
With the green light given to the Acorn carbon capture, usage and storage project and with opportunities building in conjunction with offshore wind Peterhead Port plans to be a key player in energy transition. Felicity Landon sets the scene
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NewsCarbon Emissions Drives APMT Order
To help meet future decarbonisation targets, APM Terminals (APMT) Barcelona placed a new equipment order with Konecranes Noell in Q2 2023.
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NewsPatrick Takes 10
Patrick Terminals in Melbourne has placed an order for 10 new hybrid straddle carriers in Cargotec’s Q3…
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NewsETS: trade diversion risk?
In April 2023 the European Parliament approved legislation to include maritime shipping emissions under the EU Emission Trading System (ETS). In this article Royal HaskoningDHV explores the potential risk of shifting trade routes to ports outside Europe to avoid ETS related costs
