UK to develop Most Favoured Nation tariff
06/02/2020
As part of a new approach following the UK’s exit from the EU the Government is developing a new ‘UK Most
As part of a new approach following the UK’s exit from the EU the Government is developing a new ‘UK Most
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has responded to a surge in container volumes, revealing a “comprehensive” 30-year plan for future growth
Hitachi has announced the delivery of its sulphur testing equipment to MPA Singapore and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
The Danish Maritime Authority has revealed that it is developing the world’s first digital shipping register, with the platform expected to arrive by 2020
Those of you who were lucky enough to join us at CTAC this year will be familiar with the ‘live’ interview of Athena – the advanced AI 2.0 system from INFORM’s 2038: A Smart Port Story novella.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has responded to China’s decision to raise the security level for its vessels heading through the Strait of Malacca
Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to support the growth of its exhaust gas cleaning systems
APM Terminals Gothenburg (APMT) has announced that its new standard procedures for container lashing, which includes what it describes as ‘Lean’ methodology, has cut quay crane waiting times by approximately 90%.
The MEI CHENG 866, a Chinese-flagged containership, ran aground and sank in the early hours of July 4, 2019, after being caught in a storm in the Gulf of Tonkin, according to reports.
Wärtsilä, a provider of smart technologies, has delivered the first vessel fitted with its HY hybrid power module solution to the Port of Luleå, Sweden
A second phase of development at the Port of Tuas, Singapore’s next-generation trade hub, has commenced
Shippers association Gemini Shippers Group has become the latest organization to enter the Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth biggest container shipping line in the world by market share, has placed a record order for 13,420 refrigerated containers, known as reefers, which are set for delivery in November 2019.
A cooperation agreement has been signed by Abu Dhabi Ports and the Mauritius Ports Authority, with both organizations planning to pool expertise
SEALNG, a collaborative foundation seeking to further the use of LNG within the shipping sector, has welcomed Virginia as its first US port member
Sail-powered cargo ships, the latest potential eco-friendly innovation for the maritime industry, appears to be a step closer to being a reality after NEOLINE, a shipping company committed to pioneering green technologies, awarded the contract to build its first vessels to Neopolia.
Virgin Hyperloop One have released a video of ‘Hyperloop on the Hill’ even Washington DC, where it demonstrated the potential of the high-speed transportation technology to members of the US Congress.
E2open, a provider of intelligent supply chain solutions, has completed its acquisition of cloud-based software specialist Amber Road
COSCO Shipping Ports has announced the signing of a merger agreement with Tianjin Port Holdings and China Merchants International Terminals
The Port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, has struck a partnership with Indian company FreightBro as part of an initiative to accelerate the digital transformation of shipping and the wider supply chain.
COSCO Shipping Lines (COSCO), the third largest container shipping line in the world by market share, will retrofit ten container ships with environmentally friendly scrubber systems as part of its efforts to cut back on its emissions output.
The Port of Rotterdam has announced that the first paperless and fully door-to-door tracked container has arrived at the warehouse of Samsung SDS
Hyundai Merchant Marine has officially joined THE Alliance, a group of carriers that includes Hapag-Lloyd, Ocean Network Express and Yang Ming
Ericsson, world leaders in digital communication software, has unveiled a new Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) on an end-to-end, standalone 5G network as part of a collaboration with China Mobile.
DP World, one of the world’s leading port and terminal operators, has acquired logistics company Topaz Energy & Marine in a deal worth USD $1.1 billion
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iTerminals 4.0, a project focused on the digitization of port operations and adoption of new technologies, has commenced at the Port of Valencia
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has announced its plan to issue “Sustainability Bonds” for the financing of a series of green projects
Tanger Med, the busiest port in the Mediterranean, has officially launched the third phase of its expansion in the shape of Tanger Med port 2 in a ceremony led by Mohammed VI, King of Morroco, and further strengthened its position as the most innovative port in Africa and as a major trade hub.
APM Terminals will move ahead with plans to automate its terminal at the Port of Los Angeles
Virgin Hyperloop One showcased the potential of its high-speed, industry-leading technology to members of Congress in Washington D.C on June 26, 2019, at an event called ‘Hyperloop on the Hill’ as part of efforts to broaden its support for the revolutionary mode of passenger and cargo transportation.
The newest edition of Port Technology’s e-Journal is now available, featuring key papers from Europe’s largest port, a major maritime consultancy and leading suppliers
Ericsson and Etisalat have released a new video showcasing the potential of 5G, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and automation which we were recently on display at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona.
Maritime Blockchain Labs has launched a new consortium to explore how blockchain can be applied to the handling of dangerous goods
The Government of Canada has announced a major investment of $17 million to increase container capacity at the Port of Belledune
Smart cities will become “commonplace” in the next ten years, according to more than 50% of respondents in a recent poll by Wi-SUN Alliance
China Merchants Port Group has announced an agreement with China Mobile and Huawei Technologies to establish a 5G innovation hub for the port industry
The ongoing trade conflict with China could pose a serious threat to the US economy, according to the Port of Oakland’s executive director Chris Lytle
APM Terminals (APMT) has released a video titled ‘Women at Work, APM Terminals Apapa’ as part of its efforts to build an inclusive workplace in the terminal.
Deloitte has released a podcast with its Digital Supply Chain leader Richard Bradley explaining the power of the Internet of Things (IoT), a technology that has the potential to revolutionize logistics and the supply chain.
Hapag-Lloyd, the fifth biggest container shipping line in the world and Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp have put in spate orders to Asian yards for more than a dozen mega-container ships, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Port of Baku has partnered with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to promote greener ports and connectivity in the Caspian Sea region
The maritime industry will feel the impact of the International Maritime Organization’s sulphur regulations for “at least a year”, says iContainers
CMA CGM-owned carrier Containerships has announced the delivery of its second container ship powered by liquefied natural gas
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network has announced a new partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark to develop the first Global Port Integrity Index
Captain of historic biofuel voyage speaks exclusively to PTI on what the future might hold for container shipping
The International Chamber of Shipping has agreed a suite of actions to support the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization strategy
Authorities in the US have seized 16.5 tons of cocaine from an MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company container vessel at the Port of Philadelphia
International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been selected as preferred bidder for the development and management of the Port of Kribi, Cameroon
The ongoing trade war between China and the US is causing severe disruption and “logistical havoc” for trans-Pacific ports in Los Angeles and Long Beach
