Tag: ports

5G technology is developing within the shipping industry with many ports installing 5G networks for improved operations. In May's Phish and Ships issue, Be Cyber Aware At Sea discusses the challenges of cyber risk arising and the importance of 5G as one of the biggest technological advance.

With the US embargoes cruise operations due to the COVID-19 situation, Port of Oakland recently informed that three cruise vessels are scheduled to berth at the port's facility.

Sinopec Corp., China's energy and chemical company, put the country's largest petrochemical port into operation by the successful docking and unloading of the New Renown, a very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) from the Middle East.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, India's major container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) managed to mark a 283.802 TEU throughput concerning cargo handling, during April 2020.

Container cargo volumes at Indian ports could drop by as much as 16% in FY21. This is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has plummeted consumer demand.

Port of Oakland recently announced a new direct service with 18 megaships, which will link the port to Asia and the Middle East and is about to start this week.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak and the major disruptions that has caused, container cargo volumes at Indian ports are estimated to drop by 16% in FY21. Namely, due to the lockdown, consumer demand has dropped significantly bringing negative impacts on the supply chain.

Hutchison Ports Thailand’s Terminal D took a major step to becoming a “smart” terminal when it welcomed the arrival of 6 autonomous trucks for a period of testing.

While ports are ready to embrace and adapt to a changed reality due to COVID-19, it is unclear how long the current major disruption of Europe’s economy and society will last. For this reason, ESPO proposed a two-step approach to set the ground for a long-term EU Transport Strategy.

Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Louis E. Sola urged Congressional leaders to help alleviate and bridge the financial gaps that could jeopardize continued healthy operation of US’s marine terminal industry and maritime transportation system.