Tag: loading operations

The Busan Port Authority (BPA) successfully demonstrated simultaneous LNG bunkering and container handling using the “Ship to Ship” (STS) method, on 8 August, for an LNG-powered container ship at Busan New Port.

Following a major 7.2 earthquake on April 3, Taiwan's Hualien port, was evacuated, and loading and discharge operations were ceased. 

Valenciaport has developed software that predicts the number of trucks that will pass through its docks, which terminal they will access and whether they will load or unload the vehicle.

Dubai-based port operator DP World launched  a new digital logistics platform in order to enable seamless, safe, secure, and efficient movement of cargo operations.

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Port of Zeebrugge authorities announced that set several safety measures. Specifically, the port  will continue its operations and shipping movements as long as the situation allows to.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the German-based terminal operator, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) recently informed that cargo operations and goods' shipments through its terminal facilities will continue as usual so as to keep the country fully supplied.

It is known that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation has negatively impacted cruise and shipping industry. Although, several ports informed that continue their cargo operations.

Ukraine has acceded to the 1988 Protocol relating to the International Convention on Load Lines. On Wednesday, November 5, the State Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, agreed with IMO to deposit the instruments of accession. The 1988 Load lines Protocol now has 110 Contracting States, representing more than 97% of world merchant shipping tonnage.

The shipping industry is highly concerned with the possible damage and loss of bulk carriers carrying heavy cargoes. In July 2018, IACS revised 'Recommendation 46' referring to Bulk carriers loading and discharging to reduce the likelihood of over-stressing the hull structure in order to raise further awareness on the potential associated risks.

INTERCARGO announced the introduction of a new project, from 1 August 2018, through a reporting scheme “INTERCARGO Bulk Carrier Reporting Form (II) – Safe Loading/Unloading at Anchorage”, in a bid to respond to the increasing issues related to safe loading/unloading at anchorage.