All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 553
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NewsInfrastructure project recognition
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.
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NewsUS ports join forces in operations
US federal approval has been given to an innovative agreement that allows the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to information share to help position themselves as the US east coast''s leading container gateways.
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Peel Ports eyes post-Brexit opportunities
Stephen Carr, head of business development at Peel Ports, told Port Strategy that he sees opportunities for European manufacturers to bring stock back to the UK post-Brexit.
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NewsPort of Koper looks to LNG
Slovenia’s Port of Koper is currently looking into its LNG infrastructure on the back of Directive 2014/94/EU which was adopted with the aim of minimising dependence on oil and mitigating the environmental impact of transport.
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PD Ports eyes bulk trade
PD Ports is looking to extend its footprint in the bulk market “quite significantly” in the future, Frans Calje, chief executive of PD Ports, told Port Strategy.
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NewsWalking the walk on automation
A new report by Trelleborg says that broadly speaking, ports and terminals are talking the talk on automation and Big Data, but not embracing either.
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NewsRoyal HaskoningDHV reclamation project
Royal HaskoningDHV has been awarded a major design project for reclamation and shore protection in Angola’s capital city.
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NewsEuropean terminals perform for Eurogate
The Eurogate Group says that the strong performance of its European terminals enabled it to turn around an increased profit in 2016, despite a difficult market environment.
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NewsEmbracing automation and sustainability
A new report by Trelleborg discusses the opportunities available to marine industry stakeholders through ‘smart’ technologies, process automation, and the capture, analysis and effective use of Big Data.
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Port Services Regulation is ‘ill-conceived’, says ports chief
The Port Services Regulation (PSR) is “ill conceived, barely thought through and a one stroke brush approach across Europe to impose what they call transparency and regulations to make ports more competitive”, PD Ports’ chief executive Frans Calje told Port Strategy, adding that the reality is, however, “that one size ...
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Minimal downtime with JLT rugged computers
With a smart phone design driven by user demands, JLT’s latest range of rugged computers can be operated with gloves and in wet conditions.
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PD Ports optimises resource planning with BI
PD Ports has embraced business intelligence in its operations to optimise processes and plan better for future resource allocation.
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NewsDon’t overcomplicate software solutions, ports told
While big data and optimisation are the buzzwords of the moment, Navis’ operational innovation expert Oscar Pernia has stressed that ports do not need to reinvent the wheel to benefit from improved processes.
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Matson partners with SSA Terminals
Matson Navigation Company, part of Matson Inc, is to enter into a joint venture with SSA Terminals for stevedoring and terminal services at the Port of Tacoma when its existing agreement with APM Terminals (APMT) expires in December 2017.
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MoU to study Carey Island projects
MMC Port Holdings (MMC), Sime Darby Property Berhad and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of developing an integrated maritime city on Carey Island, Malaysia.
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Navis increases footprint in Latin America
Navis has announced a new N4 terminal system licensing agreement with Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA).
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Stowaway activity increases in Port of Durban
Stowaway activity in the Port of Durban increased significantly during the last quarter of 2016, according to Goscelin Gordon, associate for shipping and logistics at Bowmans.
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NewsPD Ports chief calls for action
The UK’s Northern Powerhouse is at risk of becoming a talking shop amid a slowdown of momentum from Westminster, Frans Calje, chief executive of PD Ports told Port Strategy.
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NewsPeel Ports meets Cargo200 target
Peel Ports has announced that it has met its target of securing 200 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative, which encourages shipping lines to introduce direct deep-sea services to the Port of Liverpool.
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NewsTerminals need ‘step change’ in transparency
Incremental improvements to visibility, transparency and optimisation are no longer enough; terminals need to make a step change to really attract the attention of carriers.
