CONTENTS

01 editor’s letter

A raft of new legislation is ensuring the industry stays on track to net zero, but safety of seafarers is always a priority, says Sandra Speares

06 Welcome

ABTO CEO Simon Gutteridge looks forward to this year’s Bulk Terminals International conference, which takes place in Lisbon

08 world news round-up

All the latest industry initiatives, products and partnerships from across the globe

13 Cranes And Grabs

As ports continue to try and improve their efficiency and speed of operation, there have been plenty of new orders for lifting equipment in recent months

17

Viewpoint

Dave Mueller, conveyor products manager, Martin Engineering, discusses a low-maintenance and reliable conveyor belt cleaner

25 Grains

With the continuing war in Ukraine, the UN has extended the Black Sea Grain Initiative in an attempt to get a flow of grain out of the country again

32

Coal

As countries aim to reduce dependence on fuel supplies from Russia, the search is on to find alternatives, leading to a resurgence of coal

36 Cement

A range of initiatives and joint ventures are seeing vital work being carried out to reduce carbon emissions in the industry

38 SHip MAnagement

Some of the world’s largest shipping companies have committed to using electronic bills of lading in ongoing moves to digitalise trade

40 Enclosed spaces

Enclosed spaces pose a major hazard to seafarers and port workers, but new regulations and guidance aim to improve conditions and safety

42 Safety

New initiatives in recent months aim to ensure that progress continues to be made in safety and security, topics on which the industry cannot be complacent

46 spotlight: SOUTH AMERICA

South American ports have been forging ahead with investment plans, with increased funds contributing to expanded facilities

48 spotlight: UK PORTS

New initiatives are ensuring a concerted move towards net zero, while the announcement of two more Freeports injects some much-needed investment

52 spotlight: far east

Co-operative efforts to come up with green solutions have been a key element of associations between different countries in the past few years