The Port of Felixstowe has ordered eight new RTGs with automation and remote control technology from Siemens. The order marks an important step for Hutchison Ports, which owns and operates the Port of Felixstowe in the UK, as it rolls out automation and remote control systems on STS cranes and RTGs at a growing number… Read more »
Brazilian shipping line and logistics company Log-In Logistica has become the first shipping line in Latin America to “collaborate on stowage planning” using the XVELA cloud solution. Stowage for Log-In’s fleet of seven container vessels ranging from 1,600 TEU to 2,800 TEU capacity is now planned using XVELA’s cloud solution, and the carrier has… Read more »
A first for Kalmar as Yara orders the “world’s first fully-digitalized and zero emission cargo solution” to support Yara’s new fully autonomous feeder vessel. Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Yara have entered into an agreement in which Kalmar will deliver fully autonomous equipment, software and services for a unique, fully digitalised container handling solution at… Read more »
Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST), the terminal of Hutchison Ports in Barcelona, has ordered the purchase of six new automated cranes (ASCs) from Konecranes, which will arrive in the harbour during the first half of next year. With the arrival of the six new automated cranes, BEST will go from 24 to 27 automated blocks and… Read more »
Thessaloniki, Greece (PortSEurope) May 24, 2018 – Thessaloniki Port Authority SA (ThPA) has tendered for a contract to overhaul port straddle carriers with an option to add additional equipment. The deadline for offers is September 30, 2018. Terminal Link, as partner and shareholder, signed a management agreement with ThPA to support and optimize the development and… Read more »
In January-March 2018, rail traffic connecting Pier VII with Italy and Europe increased by 65%, in relation to volumes. Budapest and Burghausen routes saw substantial increases in traffic handled, mainly due to the strengthening of the Hungarian service and the optimization of the second weekly rail connection with Burghausen, Upper Bavaria, which began in March… Read more »
Work has begun on the conversion of the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Samuel de Champlain, which will become Europe’s first LNG-fuelled dredger. The vessel is being converted from diesel-electric to dual-fuel propulsion at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque. Steel has been cut for the prefabrication of a new section of hull that will hold the new… Read more »
Genoa, Italy – The continuous increase in traffic volume has led to a reorganisation of the terminal areas. The VTR area for handling empty containers has been moved outside the Terminal. This has allowed the group to obtain new space to be dedicated to import and export and, at the same time, to facilitate return… Read more »
Trelleborg Marine Systems is stressing the importance of ‘hyper-collaboration’ to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability of operations for green smart ports of the future. The global mooring specialist will discuss the technologies that are available, how they can be used in practice and how they might evolve going forward, at the upcoming Green Maritime Forum… Read more »
Able to handle all types of cargo including break bulk, the new LPS 420 E is equipped with two winches, each with a 190 kW electric motor for up to 30 cycles per hour, and a maximum outreach of up to 48m meaning ships with a size of up to Panamax class can be served…. Read more »
