La Spezia, Italy – October 25, 2018 – Autorita’di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale (AdSP – Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority) has authorised the tender for the construction of a new passenger terminal. The deadline for the submission of bids in the tender, which envisages the launch of the new station in 2023, is… Read more »
A European Union-backed tidal energy project has received approval from the European Commission to proceed to its next stage after a successful first full year reports Andrew Williams. So, what design, development and operational activities have been carried out to date? What have been the results? What activities does the project team plan to carry out… Read more »
Barillec Marine will supply LNG diesel-electric propulsion and the water injection dredging system for a new LNG hybrid dredger for the Port of Bordeaux. When completed, the dredger, ordered by Dragages Ports and Bordeaux Port Atlantique, will be the first new dual-fuel construction in France aside from LNG tankers. Barillec said it is pursuing R&D… Read more »
Trucks equipped with connected technology will trial convoy driving at the Port of Rotterdam this month in a bid to make the logistics sector more efficient, safe and sustainable. The convoy testing will see trucks scheduled as a unit and driving at a safe distance from each other, as part of Experience Week Connected… Read more »
Kalmar has signed a contract to supply DP World Southampton 12 hybrid straddle carriers that aim to significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The order comprises of three units with three-high stacking and a 50-tonne twin-lift capacity and nine with four-high stacking and a 40-tonne single-lift capacity. The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2018… Read more »
The Transport Committee of the European Parliament supported yesterday the removal of tax barriers for the uptake of shore-side electricity supply (OPS) in ports for ships at berth. The Ertug report on the deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels in the EU which was voted by the Transport committee pointed out that taxation has a… Read more »
Hyster is developing a zero-emissions container handling truck powered by a Nuvera hydrogen fuel cell combined with a lithium-ion battery. Hyster aims to offer the fuel cell and battery powered container handler with a choice of charging options Photo: Hyster The funding, awarded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), aims to… Read more »
A new triple-enclosed ship loading system for ore handling operations is designed to enable close to zero dust emissions. Siwertell’s ship loading system will handle zinc and lead concentrates at Dublin Port. Credit: Siwertell Capable of loading ships of up to 10,000 dwt at a continuous rated capacity of 600t/h, the Siwertell-designed system will… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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