A new world first for Port of Antwerp – a methanol-powered tugboat
European Commission gives green light for methatug Port of Antwerp is converting a tug to methanol propulsion – a world first. The ‘methatug’ is part of the European Union-funded Fastwater project, which aims to
First zero-emission, full-electric shunting locomotives for Port of Rotterdam in production
Rail Innovators Group (RIG) initiated a joint development agreement together with Railway equipment manufacturer CRRC in 2018, aiming to replace diesel shunting locomotives in the port of Rotterdam. Now that the deal is complete,
Capt. Nihal Keppetipola appointed SLPA Chairman
COLOMBO : Captain Nihal Keppetipola received his letter of appointment from the Minister of Ports and Shipping Rohitha Abeygunawardena as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Captain Nihal Keppetipola received his letter
Port of Antwerp and the University of Antwerp develop asphalt of the future
ANTWERP : Port of Antwerp and the University of Antwerp have developed new types of asphalt that extend the working life of roads subjected to heavy traffic. In order to test these sustainable asphalts,
CMA CGM stops reefer shipments to Nigeria ports
The ongoing congestion in Nigeria ports has forced the French shipping group, CMA CGM, to suspend a number of shipments to several ports in the country. The Marseille-based line has announced that all reefer
BPCL set to commission acrylate unit at Rs 6000-crore Kochi PDP complex by June-end
KOCHI : The Kochi PDP complex marks the first major endeavour in the country, either in the public or private sector, to produce niche petrochemicals KOCHI: Kochi Refinery, the largest asset of Bharat Petroleum,
South Africa to Revamp its Ailing Port System
CAPE TOWN : South Africa’s National Ports Authority (NPA) will operate as a stand alone business under the aegis of state-owned freight logistics group Transnet, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday, as the country
Deendayal Port Trust illuminated Port area
GANDHIDHAM : In continuation of improvement in illumination inside Port area, DPT has leapt into outside area also. In Jan’ 2021, DPT illuminated 6.30 kms road length by erecting of 215 Light Posts with