http://www.porttechnology.org/news/list/ News and Analysis from Port Technology International - the only quarterly technical preview and review of advanced technologies for ports, harbours and terminals worldwide. Copyright 2011, Green Media en-GB info@porttechnology.org Thu, 23 May 2013 23:18:56 GMT 120 http://www.porttechnology.org/images/pt_logo.jpg http://www.porttechnology.org/ http://www.porttechnology.org/news/israel_looks_to_end_monopolisation_of_countrys_ports/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The Israeli government has pledged to end the dominance of the country’s two major ports, Ashdod and Haifa, by issuing a tender for a privately-owned seaport in the near future. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:48:30 GMT Port Planning Shipping Terminal Handling Top story large Featured Global issues Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/rotterdam_opens_first_phase_of_3_billion_maasvlakte_2_project/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The Port of Rotterdam officially opened the first phase of its new €3 billion Maasvlakte 2 extension on Wednesday that will eventually allow Europe’s largest cargo port to double the volume of goods handled. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:38:16 GMT Port Planning Ports Rotterdam Top story large Featured Port focus Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/antwerp_terminal_heightens_cranes_to_prepare_for_larger_vessels/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Six quay cranes at MSC Home Terminal, the Port of Antwerp’s largest container terminal, have been heightened as the Belgian port continues to enhance infrastructure to meet the needs of larger ocean carriers. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:21:37 GMT Port Planning Terminal Handling Ship-to-Shore Quay Cranes Top story small Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Port focus Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/napier_port_orders_terex_mobile_harbour_cranes/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Terex Port Solutions has received an order for two mobile harbour cranes from the Port of Napier, New Zealand. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:38 GMT Port Planning Terminal Handling Mobile harbour cranes Top story small Container handling / Terminal logistics Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/long_beach_volumes_continue_to_rise/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The Port of Long Beach saw cargo volumes rise yet again in the month of April. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:02 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput Containers Ports Los Angeles / Long Beach Top story medium Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Port focus http://www.porttechnology.org/news/apm_terminals_posts_166_million_profit_for_q1_2013/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss APM Terminals, the world’s largest terminal operator, has reported a relatively strong first quarter after posting profits of US$166 million for the first quarter. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:16:23 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput Containers Terminal Handling Top story large Featured Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/russias_ncsp_sees_drop_in_cargo_throughput/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group (NCSP) saw its consolidated cargo turnover drop to 49.5 million tonnes in the first four months of 2013, compared to the 55.3 million tonnes reported in the corresponding period last year. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:13 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput Top story medium Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Dry bulk and specialist cargo handling http://www.porttechnology.org/news/sohar_commemorates_start_of_130_million_expansion_project/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The Port of Sohar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week to mark the start of its US$130 million container terminal expansion project. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:18:34 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput Containers Port Planning Top story large Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/gpas_cargo_volumes_hits_record_heights/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) handled a record 2.4 million tonnes of cargo in April, up 4.7 percent over the same month last year. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:58:42 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput Containers RoRo & Passengers Top story medium Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Oil, gas and chemical handling Port focus http://www.porttechnology.org/news/brazilian_congress_gives_nod_to_port_reforms/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Brazil’s Congress has approved a legislation to pave the way for private investment in its state-owned ports and help lift restrictions that have hampered the build of private terminals. Mon, 20 May 2013 15:35:17 GMT Port Planning Top story large Featured Global issues Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/hamburg_back_on_the_growth_trail/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss A surge in Hamburg’s bulk cargo handling helped the German port to get back on the track in the first three months of the year. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:22:42 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput Ports Hamburg Top story large Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Dry bulk and specialist cargo handling Port focus http://www.porttechnology.org/news/new_container_release_system_to_enhance_antwerp_security/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss MSC Belgium has introduced a new container release system that enables customers in the Port of Antwerp to collect their containers both quickly and efficiently in a secure environment. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:35:16 GMT Security and Logistics Terminal Handling Automation Systems TOS and Gate Control Systems Top story medium Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Customs and security http://www.porttechnology.org/news/raising_of_bayonne_bridge_clears_final_hurdle/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The US Coast Guard has given the green light to the Bayonne Bridge ‘Raise the Roadway’ project, which will allow unfettered access for the next generation of larger cargo container ships at New Jersey’s port terminals. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:28 GMT Port Planning Shipping Top story large Featured Global issues Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/miami_dredging_moves_towards_construction_phase/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded Port Miami’s Deep Dredge Project contract to Great Lakes Dock and Dredge. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:28:33 GMT Port Planning Dredging Top story large Featured Port focus Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/konecranes_announce_successful_delivery_of_ghanaian_rtgs/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Konecranes has announced that five of its Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes are currently being erected at the Meridian Port Services (MPS) container terminal in Tema, Ghana. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:08:26 GMT Port Planning Terminal Handling Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) Top story small Container handling / Terminal logistics http://www.porttechnology.org/news/montreal_opens_up_to_post_panamax_vessels/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has expressed its delight with the decision by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) to authorise the passage of vessel measuring up to 44 metres wide in the Quebec - Montreal section of the St. Lawrence navigation channel. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:46:47 GMT Port Planning Shipping Top story large Featured Global issues Port focus http://www.porttechnology.org/news/hpnt_named_busans_top_terminal_for_2nd_consecutive_year/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Busan Port Authority (BPA) has chosen Hyundai Pusan New-Port Terminal (HPNT) as its ‘Terminal of the Year’ for 2012 and for the second consecutive year. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:46:29 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput Containers Port Planning Terminal Handling Top story medium Featured Container handling / Terminal logistics Port focus http://www.porttechnology.org/news/terex_delivers_ten_straddle_carriers_to_the_bahamas/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order for ten straddle carriers from Hutchison Port Holdings subsidiary Freeport Container Port (FCP), with an option to purchase an additional 12 machines. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:44 GMT Port Planning Terminal Handling Straddle Carriers Top story medium Container handling / Terminal logistics Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/royal_haskoningdhv_agrees_multi_million_dollar_contract_to_supervise_tanjun/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss Royal HaskoningDHV has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to supervise the expansion of Tanjung Priok – Indonesia’s largest container port. Wed, 15 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT Environment Port Planning Top story medium Featured Environment and Sustainability Port focus Port planning / Dredging / Finance http://www.porttechnology.org/news/ports_america_inks_deal_to_operate_port_of_los_angeles_cruise_terminal/?utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=News&utm_medium=rss The Port of Los Angeles has awarded Ports America a contract to operate, manage and maintain the Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:53:14 GMT Cargo volumes and throughput RoRo & Passengers Port Planning Tenders & Bids Top story medium Featured Port planning / Dredging / Finance