UK P&I Club on IMO 2020 and loss prevention
With IMO 2020 on less than a month away the UK P&I Club has commented on the unique challenges the initiative presents regarding loss prevention.
News
China’s LOGINK inaugurated into IPCSA
The national public information platform for transport and logistics of the People’s Republic of China, LOGINK, has officially joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA).
Georgia Ports Authority set to exceed 4.6 million TEUs
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is on track to exceed 4.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) for the first time in a calendar year.
Unifeeder acquires majority share in Feedertech Group
Unifeeder Group, owned by DP World, has acquired a 77% stake in the Feedertech Group, a Singapore-based feeder and shortsea operator, according to a 3 December announcement.
Rotterdam’s city council adopts Port Vision
The city council of Rotterdam has adopted the revised ‘Port Vision’ which has a focus on the creation of economic and social value as well as realizing sustainable growth.
Nigeria Ports Authority signs collaborative agreement with Antwerp
Port of Antwerp International (PAI), the APEC maritime training center and Nigerian Ports Authority signed a collaborative agreement to further expand Nigeria’s port development.
BPA & UKMPG outline Brexit and election maritime priorities
With the UK in full swing of general election campaigning two port interest groups, UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) and the British Ports Association (BPA), have voiced their expectations and views of political offerings towards the UK’s maritime industry.
Vessel data key to mitigating unnecessary fuel consumption
With the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) emission reduction approach on the horizon, vessel data analysis will prove key to enabling the industry to meet the new targets.
PD Ports steel handling facility concludes first phase
PD Ports, a major UK port operator, has concluded the first phase of a multi-million-pound steel handling facility at Groveport in partnership with All Steels Trading, the company announced on 28 November.
IKEA, CMA CGM and GoodShipping trio complete 2019 biofuel test programme
IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, the CMA CGM Group, and the GoodShipping Program have successfully completed the 2019 biofuel test programme on CMA CGM vessels, it was announced on 27 November.
Report: Autonomous shipping adoption to take ‘decades’
Autonomous shipping is repeatedly touted as the future of the maritime industry and development of these technologies continues, a new report by Kennedys law firm has suggested that the adoption of fully automated shipping will take decades.
Ports America Appoints New President
Ports America announced on 26 November a new president with the appointment of Peter Levesque who will assume the role in February 2020.
