Automation and Robotics in Port Operations
The maritime industry is experiencing a revolution in how ports operate, driven by automation and robotics. As global trade grows in scale and complexity, ports face increasing pressure to enhance […]
Port and logistics
Introduction to Technological Innovations in Ports
Ports are vital nodes in global trade and logistics, serving as gateways for the movement of goods and commodities worldwide. In the face of growing trade volumes, increasing vessel sizes, […]
Iraq-Turkey-Europe Development Road: A Corridor Hindered by Geopolitical Tensions and Doomed to Fail
The Iraq-Turkey-Europe Development Road, envisioned as a transformative trade corridor, aims to connect the Grand Faw Port in southern Iraq to Turkey and eventually extend into Europe. Proponents argue that […]
Clean Power Barges Launch in US as a Solution for Ports Lacking Shorepower
Marine energy transportation company Centerline Logistics has formed an exclusive partnership with naval architecture and engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) to construct and deploy a series of barge-based […]
Green and Decarbonization Innovations in U.S. Ports
Ports play a pivotal role in global trade, facilitating the movement of goods and connecting economies. However, they are also significant sources of pollution, contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, […]
China’s First Purpose-Built Offshore Wind SOVs
hina’s Shanghai Electric, a power generation and electrical equipment manufacturer, has officially commemorated the christening and delivery of two pioneering Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) at ZPMC’s Qidong Marine Engineering Shipyard. The […]
Singapore’s Port in Regional and Global Shipping
The Port of Singapore, one of the world’s busiest and most efficient ports, plays a critical role in both regional and global shipping. Located strategically at the crossroads of major […]
Ports 2023: Gateways For the Trans European Transport Network
European ports are integral to the continent’s transport infrastructure, serving as key nodes that connect maritime routes with rail, road, and inland waterways. As the European Union (EU) faces economic […]
Is the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Dead on Arrival?
The US and EU-backed India-Middle East-Europe Corridor was billed as a potential rival to China’s Belt & Road Initiative. But it’s future looks bleak due to the war in the […]
Driving Internationally the Uptake of Green Hydrogen for Ports
The National Composites Centre (NCC) is delighted to share news of our involvement in the international green hydrogen project to drive decarbonisation in the maritime sector. Led by UK SME […]