Maersk has commenced the construction of a new cold store facility in St. Petersburg, ensuring that it is able to address the needs of the Russian market
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/maersk_unveils_huge_cold_store_in_russia
Global Issues
PSA Singapore Enters Smart Energy Partnership
As part of a $12 million programme to develop energy solutions, the Energy Market Authority has agreed to collaborate with PSA Singapore on transforming port operations
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/psa_singapore_enters_smart_energy_partnership
Wärtsilä Service to Optimize Voyage Planning
Wärtsilä has unveiled its Navi-Planner voyage planning and optimization solution, developed by Transas to reduce the length of voyage planning
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/waertsilae_service_to_optimize_voyage_planning
Kongsberg Unveils Digital Data Tool
Technology specialists Kongsberg have announced the unveiling of ‘Vessel Insight’, a unique subscription-based service addressing the key digital data infrastructure challenges in the maritime industry.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/kongsberg_unveils_digital_data_tool
KIZAD to Explore Options for $10 Billion Development
Abu Dhabi Ports has announced that Chinese manufacturing giant East Hope Group is working with the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/kizad_to_explore_options_for_10_billion_development
Putin Gives Green Light to New Deep-Water Port
Russia is planning on building a new deep-water in its Baltic enclave of Kaliningrad after it won the support of President Vladimir Putin, according to national reports.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/putin_gives_green_light_to_new_deep_water_port
Oakland Receives Massive Tech Investment
The Port of Oakland has received a US$12.4 million from the California Transportation Commission for the implementation of the Freight Intelligent Transportation System (FITS) management, security systems and roadway improvements.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/oakland_receives_massive_tech_investment
Autonomous Shipping Project Wins EU Investment
The European Commission has revealed that it will offer funding to an autonomous shipping initiative for vessels travelling in European waters
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/autonomous_shipping_project_wins_eu_investment
Navis and Loginno Combine Container Tracking Forces
Navis has announced that it will cooperate with IoT and logistics specialist Loginno to offer its customers greater container visibility
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/navis_and_loginno_combine_container_tracking_forces
Trump Starts New Trade War with Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 5% tariff on all Mexican goods in order to stop immigrants cross the border illegally, in a move that could severely jeopardize the new North American trade agreement.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/trump_starts_new_trade_war_with_mexico