DP World says it will invest in the latest green technology at its UK ports to cut emissions and reduce its carbon footprint. DP World is investing in the latest green technology at its UK ports Photo: DP World Southampton The operator has placed an order for 12 hybrid straddle carriers at its terminal… Read more »
Posts By: Valeria Burlando
Ukraine’s Yuzhny port is readying itself for larger bulk carriers with the aid of Chinese-led dredging-Chasing Economies of Scale and Silk Ties
Yuzhny port is readying itself for larger bulk carriers with the aid of Chinese-led dredging. Stevie Knight reports. Ukraine’s Yuzhny port is targeting a draft that will make it the deepest facility in the whole of the Black and Asov seas region. The long-term aim of Yuzhny is to be a hub on a competitive,… Read more »
Third Privatization Phase for 10 Greek Ports
Greek assets body the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund plans to launch the third privatisation phase of 10 ports across Greece in autumn, with priority on four in Northern Greece, three in Attica as well as ports in Patra, Volos and Heraklio. The third phase follows the sale of the Thessaloniki Port Authority to… Read more »
Brexit: No 10 refuses to consider plans to have EU staff at British ports
Downing Street is refusing to consider proposals to have EU officials stationed at British ports serving Ireland, intended as part of a solution to the problem of the Irish border after Brexit. The compromise plan, which is under consideration by Ireland and Brussels, is aimed at “de-dramatising” the Irish border issue and reflects the fact… Read more »
Energy transition offers innovators a competitive edge through “carbon robust” ship designs
DNV GL – Maritime has released its second Maritime Forecast to 2050, part of a suite of Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) reports launched today in London. The Forecast provides an independent forecast of the maritime energy future and examines how the energy transition will affect the shipping industry. “The energy transition is undeniable,” says Remi… Read more »
Morocco to review its National Ports Strategy
In 2010, Morocco launched its National Ports Strategy (SNP), a strategy designed to run until 2030. After eight years of implementation, the Directorate of Ports and Public Maritime Domain within the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water has launched a study to measure progress. The SNP is divided into six port regions: Eastern (Nador… Read more »
DocksTheFuture desktop analysis
The DocksTheFuture Project aims at defining the vision for the ports of the future in 2030, covering all specific issues that could define this concept. The Consortium just completed an in-depth desktop study on the Port of The Future concept. The desktop study sets the framework for all other packages, as it is to define… Read more »
HYBRID CARRIERS FOR DP WORLD TERMINAL
DP World has ordered 12 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for its terminal in Southampton, UK, as part of what the organization said is its role in increasing the sustainability of supply chains. The units will be operating at DP World Southampton by spring next year, and the operator anticipates the carriers will lower its… Read more »
ESPO asks to recognise the cross-border dimension of EU ports and to strengthen the maritime connectivity in CEF II
The investment needs of European ports over the next ten years amount to 48 billion EUR. Many port investments score high in creating societal value but the return on investment for the investor, the port managing body, is often low and slow. For these investments, external funding is needed. Ports have only been able to… Read more »
India Unveils Shipping Portal
The Indian government is to launch a customer-centric, secure, globally accessible e-governance platform named ‘Shipping Portal’ that will ensure transparency and efficiency in end-to-end solutions. Mansukh Mandaviya, India’s Union Minister of State unveiled the initiative. Speaking in Mumbai at a maritime stakeholders meeting organized by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), part of India’s… Read more »