All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 614

  • The Port of Cherbourg is investing €100m to boost its green energy capabilities
    News

    France states ocean energy objectives

    2016-05-12T12:48:00Z

    Over the next seven years, the French government intends to push 100MW of installed tidal, wave and floating wind capacity and to have awarded tenders for a further 200MW to 2,000MW.

  • London will host the LNG World Shipping Ship/Shore Interface Conference
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    LNG ship/shore interface conference

    2016-05-12T11:25:00Z

    Trelleborg''s UK marine systems operation will deliver the welcoming address at the LNG World Shipping Ship/Shore Interface Conference, an industry event providing best practice insight to all stakeholders in the LNG transportation supply chain.

  • The Port of Ngqura is investing in a new operational centre
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    Ngqura invests in operational centre

    2016-05-12T10:00:00Z

    Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially launched two landmark developments at the Port of Ngqura as part of an ongoing programme to position the port as a container transhipment hub for Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • The operator is looking to offer weighing services at most of its terminals. Credit: APM Terminals
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    APMT offers box weighing services at select terminals

    2016-05-12T09:44:00Z

    APM Terminals is in talks with local regulatory authorities to aim to provide Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Data Management capabilities in most terminals.

  • The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion conference brought together a broad and unique marine industry group
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    Moving ahead with hybrid marine power

    2016-05-11T15:54:00Z

    The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion conference brought together a broad and unique marine industry group from the UK, EU and US to discuss the way forward for hybrid marine power.

  • Autonomous technology at ports in California is helping to reduce emissions
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    Robots help reduce emissions

    2016-05-11T15:52:00Z

    Ports in California are demonstrating how autonomous technology could revolutionise freight transport helping to achieve zero-emission freight movement across the state.

  • Long Beach is working towards a goal of operating all cargo-handling equipment on electricity or batteries
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    Port equipment tax break

    2016-05-11T14:55:00Z

    Legalisation to provide a partial tax exemption for terminal operators that purchase zero-emission, or near zero-emission, cargo-handling equipment in California has been approved.

  • Exis Technologies has released safe handling and packing e-learning courses
    News

    Exis courses target container requirements

    2016-05-11T12:20:00Z

    Compliance systems specialist, Exis Technologies, has announced the introduction of two new e-learning courses for safe handling and packing.

  • 'BB Green' is a game-changing electric ASV commuter ferry Photo: Latitude Yachts
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    Green ferry concept

    2016-05-10T15:55:00Z

    Latvian based boatbuilder Latitude Yachts has launched what it calls a game-changing new electric ASV commuter ferry.

  • India focuses on ship recycling practices Photo: Wiki/Rash9745
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    India cleans up its act

    2016-05-10T10:46:00Z

    The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has invited the European Commission to acknowledge the improving ship recycling practices in Alang, India.

  • The infographic shows key findings from the study
    News

    DP World launches MENA education programme

    2016-05-10T09:43:00Z

    DP World is to launch an international education programme which focuses on trade and logistics to help ensure the future growth of the sector.

  • News

    WA lobby for Fremantle privatisation

    2016-05-09T16:18:00Z

    The Western Australian Government is pitching the state’s business and exporter lobby in a bid to win support for privatising the port of Fremantle.

  • News

    Yilport Holdings’ CEO resigns

    2016-05-09T16:18:00Z

    Sean Pierce has resigned from his position as chief executive at Istanbul-based terminal operator Yilport Holdings, effective May 4, 2016.

  • Tariff rise of 3% at Kembla criticised by association. Credit: Steven
    News

    Shipping Australia bemoans port rate rises

    2016-05-09T16:18:00Z

    A series of tariff increases at Australian ports has incurred the wrath of Shipping Australia, representing shipowners. Among recent increases is a 3% general rise by NSW Ports at Port Kembla, effective July 1.

  • PSA is supporting start-ups. Credit: Ria Tan
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    PSA International launches $20m incubator program

    2016-05-09T16:18:00Z

    PSA International has launched a new corporate venture capital arm, PSA unboxed, with an initial fund size of $20m.

  • New bulk storage facility at Belfast harbour
    News

    Belfast opts for moveable port storage

    2016-05-09T14:33:00Z

    Rubb Building Systems has designed, manufactured and constructed a new port storage structure at Belfast Harbour.

  • Phoenix Lighting has introduced its new SturdiSignal Series
    News

    Phoenix Lighting introduces SturdiSignal Series

    2016-05-09T12:01:00Z

    Phoenix Lighting has introduced its SturdiSignal Series as the latest addition to its LED crane and equipment lighting product range.

  • Energy efficient: LED street lighting will reduce power usage at the port by 60%
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    Greener lighting at Sohar

    2016-05-09T12:00:00Z

    The Port of Sohar is building on its green port credentials by installing LED street lighting, the first port in the Middle East to do so.

  • Energy efficient: LED street lighting will reduce power usage at the port by 60%
    News

    Greener lighting at Sohar

    2016-05-09T11:58:00Z

    The Port of Sohar is building on its green port credentials with LED street lighting, the first port in the Middle East to do so.

  • Positive future for Indian ports
    News

    India's new LNG terminal

    2016-05-09T11:46:00Z

    India is expected to build a new LNG port in Kakinada, according to The Hindu.