Hitachi has announced the delivery of its sulphur testing equipment to MPA Singapore and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/hitachi_delivers_fuel_tech_to_major_port_authorities
Global Issues
New York and New Jersey Unveil Massive 30-Year Plan
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
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/new_york_and_new_jersey_unveil_massive_30_year_plan
PTI Exclusive: Athena Q&A Part 1
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.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/pti_exclusive_athena_qa_part_1
Denmark to Develop First Digital Shipping Register
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
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/denmark_to_develop_first_digital_shipping_register
APMT Gothenburg Hails Huge Quay Initiative
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%.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/apmt_gothenburg_hails_huge_quay_initiative
Wärtsilä Partners with COSCO on Exhaust Tech
Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry to support the growth of its exhaust gas cleaning systems
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/waertsilae_partners_with_cosco_on_exhaust_tech
MPA Singapore Rejects Chinese Security Alert
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
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/mpa_singapore_rejects_chinese_security_alert
Wärtsilä Unveils Innovative Hybrid Power Solution
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
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/waertsilae_unveils_innovative_hybrid_power_solution
Reports: Chinese Containership Sinks in Typhoon
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.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/reports_chinese_containership_sinks_in_typhoon
Hapag-Lloyd Makes Record Reefer Order
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.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/hapag_lloyd_makes_record_reefer_order