Cargo handling specialist Kalmar has agreed to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers to DP World Southampton in the UK
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/dp_world_southampton_orders_kalmar_machines
Port Planning
Container Terminals Proposed for Vietnam Port
Vinalines, a state-run shipping liner from Vietnam, is seeking approval from the government to build two new container terminals at Lach Huyen Port in northern Hai Phong City
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/container_terminals_proposed_for_vietnam_port
Antwerp Announces Smart Port Vision
Cloud tech and automatic vessels to drive innovation
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/antwerp_announces_smart_port_vision
Maersk Confirms Vessel Arrest
Ship held in Port Sfax over insurance claim
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/maersk_confirms_vessel_arrest
Liebherr Reachstackers Reinforce Durban Port
Liebherr, a lifting solutions provider, has delivered seven new reachstackers to Durban Port in South Africa, where they have already been put into operation as of March 2018
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/liebherr_reachstackers_reinforce_durban_port
Report: BRI Trade Jumps
Foreign business almost 6% higher than Beijing’s average
Pirates Take 12 Hostages in Cargo Ship Attack
MV Galrus attacked in Niger Delta
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/pirates_take_12_hostages_in_cargo_ship_attack
Swedish Terminal to Double in Size
The Port of Gävle, a Swedish port operated by Yilport, has agreed a contract with CYES Maritime Works to double in size the largest container terminal on Sweden’s east coast
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/swedish_terminal_to_double_in_size
SPSCT18 Expert Profile: Port of Rotterdam
Europe’s smartest port is trailblazing the way towards smart tech optimisation
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/spsct18_expert_profile_port_of_rotterdam
#SPSC18 Papers from Edition 79
These are the must-read papers from speakers and companies at the event.
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/top_spsc18_papers_from_edition_79