Port Strategy News – Page 9
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NewsBulk shipping outlook
The dry bulks, liquid bulks and gas shipping sectors navigated ‘unprecedented global circumstances’ in 2023 and 2024 promises a landscape of ‘continued change and evolution.’ Felicity Landon reports
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NewsBeware data scraping
Unfair data scraping practices being deployed in the port, terminal and wider supply chain context can create something akin to the impact of a rush for Glastonbury tickets – except that it never ends. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsETS: Complex, costly and changing
The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) became applicable to shipping from January – just as the crisis in the Red Sea was escalating. Felicity Landon addresses the key points
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NewsPost privatisation pluses & minuses
Buying a controlling interest in the Port of Piraeus was one of China’s first international moves to build its influence in the port industry, while Thessaloniki now has its own controlling Tsar. AJ Keyes looks at how the current ownership is faring in Greece
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NewsDown but not out
In early 2023 a major earthquake occurred in the region where the Turkish ports of Mersin and Iskenderun are located. AJ Keyes looks at what happened, the implications for these two ports and what has been learnt.
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NewsPrivate sector $ pour in
Port infrastructure development in Egypt continues to be focussed on the private sector playing a big part in the country helping meet national economic goals. But is there a danger of over-capacity occurring as a result of this strategy? AJ Keyes investigates
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NewsDon’t overplay the issues!
Non-specialist headline news sources have gone overboard on the impact of the Houthi-led Red Sea closure. Andrew Penfold takes a penetrating look at the cost impacts and other factors that will shape the outcome of any long-term loss of this routeing
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NewsHydrogen equipment trials
Trials of a hydrogen powered reach stacker and terminal tractor are underway in the Port of Valencia, marking a double first for the operation of this type of equipment. Mike Mundy reports
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NewsBuenos Aires: what next?
The Port of Buenos Aires, with a reforming government in place, has an opportunity to get back on track. Will the new administration rise to the challenge? Mike Mundy reports
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NewsNew brand identity and ambitions for Konecranes and…
Konecranes has released a new brand identity as it targets becoming a “world leader in material handling solutions.”
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News…And major order for Eldorado Brasil
Konecranes has confirmed successful completion of a largescale order for Eldorado Brasil’s new cellulose terminal in the Port of Santos, Brazil, with the provision of two gantry cranes and seven fork lift units.
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NewsBedeschi confirms coal transshipment handling system for Indonesia
Bedeschi S.p.a. has finalised a new contract for a coal transshipment system to be delivered to Indonesia.
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NewsHuisman ASCs
Netherlands-based Huisman has secured an order from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) for a series of Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs).
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NewsTargeting Asia
Hyster-Yale Group has announced a strategic partnership with PortxGroup for exclusive distribution for Hyster® products in several important Asian countries.
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NewsTaylor Acquires Ferrari
Mississippi-based Taylor Group has acquired 85 per cent of the shares in CVS Ferrari.
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NewsDeeper Burgas
Cosmos Van Oord, a joint venture of Cosmos Shipping and Van Oord, has been awarded a dredging project to support…
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NewsHydrogen powered RTG trials in Kobe Mitsui terminal
Kobe International Container Terminal (KICT), operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced it is to trial the operation of a hydrogen-fuelled rubber tyred gantry (RTG) crane converted from a diesel engine powered unit.
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NewsKalmar demerger rationale explained…
Kalmar separating from Cargotec could unlock shareholder value by allowing both companies to independently pursue sustainable and profitable growth opportunities.
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News…As new orders roll in
Kalmar has confirmed a new deal to supply Star Container Services B.V. with 12 Kalmar empty container handlers, which are scheduled to be deployed at the Rotterdam Maasvlakte terminal.
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NewsBig SLPA Spend
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is receiving 12 new Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry cranes and 40 Automated Rail-Mounted…
