All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 538

  • The Heavy-Duty Reach Stacker VRS-K sports a movable lifting capacity of 150 tonnes, apparently a first in the market
    News

    CES reach stacker ‘first’

    2017-07-03T16:41:00Z

    CES is to deliver two of its brand new heavy-duty reach stackers to CS Wind (Dong Energy) which will specialise in the handling of monopiles for offshore wind towers.

  • The GIA was inaugurated at the first meeting of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on the Reduction of GHG emissions from ships
    News

    Industry ally in decarbonisation

    2017-07-03T16:02:00Z

    Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine builders and suppliers, big data providers and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to help decarbonise shipping.

  • New York ferry
    News

    Battery chargers supplied to US ferries

    2017-07-03T12:38:00Z

    California-based Newmar is supplying PTMS series modular battery chargers which promise reliability for a new fleet of passenger ferries in New York.

  • Alan Tinline:  Recently, the biggest driver has been stakeholder interest
    News

    Meeting the carbon challenge

    2017-07-01T11:46:00Z

    With many terminals failing to have in place a credible greenhouse gas reporting system, there is a danger that the sector will fall short of its international GHG reduction targets, a TOC Europe audience was told.

  • Port of Valencia
    News

    Valencia pioneers hydrogen machinery

    2017-06-30T16:04:00Z

    The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation will promote the use of hydrogen and fuel cells to see hydrogen-powered port machinery prototypes by 2020.

  • The OEM launched the new solutions at TOC
    News

    Konecranes unveils new automation technologies

    2017-06-30T14:03:00Z

    Konecranes launched new automation-related technologies for the container handling industry at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition in Amsterdam.

  • Dialogue: opening up channels of communication with the cargo owners should be a priority for ports. Credit: Caratello
    News

    Get to the cargo interests

    2017-06-30T13:14:00Z

    COMMENT: While this year''s Marine Money week in New York did not feature any specific sessions on port financing, it did serve as an important reminder of cargo in the shipping mix, in which ports play a pivotal role, writes Barry Parker.

  • Port of Vigo
    News

    Port of Vigo achieves PERS certification

    2017-06-30T11:46:00Z

    Spain’s Port of Vigo has been awarded the only port sector specific environmental management standard, demonstrating its commitment to tackling environmental challenges.

  • The project area
    News

    Port of Esbjerg explores expansion potential

    2017-06-29T17:07:00Z

    The Port of Esbjerg in Denmark is considering expanding by 975,000 metres square.

  • TGI Maritime Software has launched a new product offering real-time geolocalisation of container handling equipment at terminals
    News

    TGI launches TGIBOX product

    2017-06-29T14:03:00Z

    TGI Maritime Software has launched a new product offering real-time geolocalisation of container handling equipment at terminals.

  • News

    EUROGATE publishes first sustainability report

    2017-06-29T13:55:00Z

    Port operator EUROGATE has announced the publication of its first sustainability report, which focuses on its commitment to equal consideration of economic efficiency, environmental protection, and social responsibility underpinned by stable economic development.

  • News

    SSA Marine appointed Anaklia operator

    2017-06-29T13:55:00Z

    Anaklia Development Consortium (ADC) has appointed SSA Marine as terminal operator for Anaklia Deep Sea Port in Georgia.

  • News

    IAPH announces commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

    2017-06-29T13:54:00Z

    The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has announced its intention to participate in the development of a comprehensive global strategy concerned with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime sources.

  • Port of Antwerp
    News

    Blockchain solution for container security

    2017-06-29T12:24:00Z

    Belgium-based logistics and supply chain company T-Mining is undertaking a pilot project to make container handling in the Port of Antwerp more efficient and secure.

  • There's too much noise with blockchain solutions
    News

    Be wary of immature blockchain solutions

    2017-06-29T10:01:00Z

    Be wary of the blockchain hype; while it has the potential to revolutionise the port industry, you need to cut through the noise to find solutions with real staying power, essDOCS co-founder and chief executive Alexander Goulandris told TOC Europe delegates.

  • e-house
    News

    Santos electrification project

    2017-06-29T10:00:00Z

    An engineering project at Brazil’s Port of Santos has resulted in improved cargo loading, discharging and stowing efficiency, making it both leaner and greener.

  • The Port of Barcelona is one example of a port with terminals that have returned to normal Photo: Ref54/flickr/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
    News

    Stevedoring strike settled in Spain

    2017-06-29T06:55:00Z

    The strike by Spanish stevedores is coming to an end, as stevedores reach individual agreements with terminal operators frustrated by the inability of the owners’ association, Anesco, to negotiate a country-wide agreement.

  • Empty container handler
    News

    Hyster electrifies big trucks

    2017-06-28T17:25:00Z

    A project to electrify container handler trucks and 11t high capacity empty container handlers is underway at Hyster.

  • e-house
    News

    GE completes Tiplam engineering

    2017-06-28T16:17:00Z

    An engineering, supply and commissioning project for Brazil’s Port of Santos has resulted in improved cargo loading, discharging and stowing efficiency.

  • Med port development is in China's sights. Credit: Hector Garcia
    News

    Don’t underestimate China’s role in the Med

    2017-06-28T11:40:00Z

    China’s desire to create a ‘hub of hub ports’ in the Mediterranean should not be underestimated, an economist has stated at TOC Europe.