All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 552

  • Since January, 66 ships calling at terminals on the Thames qualified for the UK’s first port charge discount for cleaner ships
    News

    London’s getting greener

    2017-04-25T10:09:00Z

    The UK’s Port of London Authority (PLA) says that there’s been a positive early uptake of its green discount on port charges.

  • Kris Fumberger: “RightShip believes that through cross-industry collaboration we will have greater ability to effect the environmental and social impact of the global shipping industry”
    Conference

    A collective voice in sustainability

    2017-04-21T09:06:00Z

    Safety and environmental risk expert, RightShip, is the latest company to join The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), the collective group working together to help create a more environmentally sustainable maritime industry by 2040.

  • Kris Fumberger: “RightShip believes that through cross-industry collaboration we will have greater ability to effect the environmental and social impact of the global shipping industry”
    News

    A collective voice in sustainability

    2017-04-21T09:06:00Z

    Safety and environmental risk expert, RightShip, is the latest company to join The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), the collective group working together to help create a more environmentally sustainable maritime industry by 2040.

  • Conference

    GreenPort Congress networking dinner venue confirmed

    2017-04-21T09:02:00Z

    2017 hosts, Port of Amsterdam, has confirmed that this year’s Conference Dinner will be held at the iconic Pompstation. The GreenPort Congress is renowned for its networking opportunities and this year’s event looks set to exceed all expectations.

  • Pompstation
    News

    GreenPort Congress networking dinner venue confirmed

    2017-04-21T09:02:00Z

    2017 hosts, Port of Amsterdam, has confirmed that this year’s Conference Dinner will be held at the iconic Pompstation. The GreenPort Congress is renowned for its networking opportunities and this year’s event looks set to exceed all expectations.

  • Conference

    Port of Amsterdam CEO confirmed to give keynote address at 2017 GreenPort Congress

    2017-04-21T08:56:00Z

    Koen Overtoom, CEO since December 2016, will share the ‘Sustainability ambitions and challenges of the port of Amsterdam’. The port of Amsterdam is one of the largest energy ports in Europe and delegates will learn about the port’s challenges but also its best practices. Book now to guarantee your ...

  • Koen Overtoom
    News

    Port of Amsterdam CEO confirmed to give keynote address at 2017 GreenPort Congress

    2017-04-21T08:56:00Z

    Koen Overtoom, CEO since December 2016, will share the ‘Sustainability ambitions and challenges of the port of Amsterdam’. The port of Amsterdam is one of the largest energy ports in Europe and delegates will learn about the port’s challenges but also its best practices. Book now to guarantee your ...

  • Captain Hyldager: “It is our collective belief that shipping is overly inward-looking and ripe for change"
    News

    Start-up promises to improve port efficiency

    2017-04-20T11:41:00Z

    A new start-up promises to help operators improve efficiency using Big Data analytics to support business decisions and to transform port calls covering all key regions.

  • The Liebherr LH 120 M in operation at Ridham Sea Terminal
    News

    Eco-friendly material handling

    2017-04-20T10:00:00Z

    The UK’s first Liebherr LH 120 M mobile material handler has been put into operation at Ridham Sea Terminal in Kent.

  • TerminalManager uses a single web based portal to manage all operational and commercial activity at a terminal
    News

    Terminal management software

    2017-04-19T14:01:00Z

    Emerson has launched next-generation terminal management software which it says will help operators streamline operations and manage their terminals more efficiently.

  • Visedo electrified Asia’s first hybrid electric ferry in Taiwan
    News

    Visedo focuses on Asia

    2017-04-19T09:30:00Z

    Finnish manufacturer of heavy duty electric drivetrains, Visedo, is focusing on hastening the transition to hybrid and electric marine vessels across Asia.

  • Alliance benefits: The Port of Oakland says that the alliances will bring larger vessels increasing the efficiency of operations
    News

    Oakland up for alliance challenge

    2017-04-18T15:11:00Z

    A Port of Oakland executive says that newly formed ocean carrier alliances will benefit his port bringing larger vessels and more container moves per vessel increasing the efficiency of operations.

  • Tech gain: Forth is rolling out new IT at all of its ports, including Dundee
    News

    Forth Ports identifies technology opportunities

    2017-04-18T13:44:00Z

    Operator Forth Ports is harnessing technology to set itself apart from other UK ports.

  • AAPA & MARAD have completed the final two modules of its Port Planning and Investment Toolkit (PPIT).
    News

    AAPA, MARAD complete investment toolkit

    2017-04-18T13:28:00Z

    The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), together with a host of industry experts, have completed their Port Planning and Investment Toolkit (PPIT) to help ports better compete for funding.

  • The RTGs for CCCCSEE are the first of many cranes to undergo a diesel to battery hybrid conversion using a Corvus Orca ESS
    News

    Battery power for Chinese port

    2017-04-18T10:11:00Z

    Corvus Energy will provide Orca Energy lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS) for four hybrid RTGs at Changshu Port, which wants to increase its efficiency and reduce emissions.

  • DP World Australia's fee hike at Melbourne and Port Botany (pictured) is creating discontent in Australia. Credit: Brent Pearson.
    News

    Discontent continues over DPWA fee hike

    2017-04-13T20:28:00Z

    DP World Australia’s decision to raise infrastructure fees at Melbourne and Port Botany continues to fuel intense debate in Australia.

  • The Port of Buenos Aires needs investment of $1bn to modernise, according to the Argentinean government. Credit: Puerto Buenos Aires.
    News

    Argentina discusses future port development

    2017-04-13T20:28:00Z

    The Argentinean government has calculated that the Port of Buenos Aires needs investment of $1bn in order to modernise. This would see container capacity raised from 800,000 teu to 1.2m teu.

  • News

    Ports Australia appoints new CEO

    2017-04-13T20:28:00Z

    Former Australian Minister of Police Michael Gallacher has been appointed chief executive of Ports Australia, succeeding David Anderson, who announced his decision to leave the position earlier in the year after serving ten years as chief executive.

  • News

    Chilean ports increase traffic by 4.3%

    2017-04-13T20:28:00Z

    Chile’s ten publicly-owned ports boosted traffic by 4.3% in 2016.

  • VICT commenced operations in April 2017
    News

    Infrastructure project recognition

    2017-04-13T17:24:00Z

    ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.