by Alex Pappas | Jun 1, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Week in Global Logistics
‘Green Ship’ Incentive Approved – The Long Beach Board of Commissioners has approved a Green Ship Award Program aimed at improving air quality by specifically targeting the reduction of smog-causing nitrogen oxides emissions. Under this program, vessels with main...
by Alex Pappas | May 18, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Long Beach Kicks Off Middle Harbor Project – On Monday, May 14, civic and industry leaders gathered for a ceremonial lease signing on the docks of the Port of Long Beach to celebrate the kickoff of the $1.2 billion Middle Harbor project. The project, a highly...
by Alex Pappas | May 4, 2012 | China, Green, Logistics, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
Drayage Strike at Port Klang – At Malaysia’s key gateway of Port Klang, non-union truck drivers are protesting delays and gate charges at container depots located outside the port. The drivers claim their earnings are limited because depot delays restrict drayage...
by Alex Pappas | Apr 27, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Ports, Technology, Week in Global Logistics
Port of Tanjung Priok Container Terminal Project Approved –The long-delayed New Priok development at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Indonesia has been approved for construction by presidential decree. Phase 1 of the project will provide an additional capacity of 4.5...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 16, 2012 | China, Green, Ports, Week in Global Logistics
The Most Environmentally Advanced Terminal in the World – The Middle Harbor Project at the Port of Long Beach is combining two terminals into one large 304-acre terminal. This state-of-the-art terminal will be able to move twice as much as the older terminals in terms...
by Alex Pappas | Mar 8, 2012 | Green, Logistics, Supply Chain Dictionary
Definition – Slow steaming refers to the deliberate reduction of vessel cruising speed in order to cut fuel costs. Environmental Impact – When a ship’s speed is reduced by 10%, its engine power is reduced by 27%. This results in less fuel consumption and in effect,...