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NewsSelf-contained hull cleaning container
A self-contained 40ft container has been launched to meet the need for safe, eco-friendly hull cleaning operations at remote locations.
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NewsMed ports renew green commitment
Two MED ports have renewed their commitment to the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS).
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NewsHK Alliance competition proposals approved
The Hong Kong Competition Commission has accepted proposed commitments by the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance to ensure fair competition.
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NewsForging ahead with zero emission truck plans
The private sector is being asked to solicit proposals to help expand the use of zero-emission technology at the Port of Los Angeles.
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NewsFunding application for CO2 capture project
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has applied for EU funding for a CO2 capture project to help the city reach its goal of becoming CO2 neutral by 2025.
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NewsBlue hydrogen at Den Helder by 2027
A plant to produce blue hydrogen on a large scale could be operational at the Netherlands Port of Den Helder by 2027.
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NewsVOLUMES, COSTS, ALTERNATIVES
The world’s most famous waterways, the Suez and Panama canals, have been rivals for over a century. But the flows are now changing, says Stevie Knight.
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NewsTHE 4th INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is underway, but what specific job skills are needed in conjunction with technology for the port industry to thrive in it? AJ Keyes investigates.
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NewsMAINTENANCE OUTSOURCING
John Bensalhia takes a look at how independent specialists provide container terminal maintenance services and are adapting to the automated age.
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NewsWHAT ODDS ON LINER SHIPPING PROFITABILITY IN 2020?
Who do you believe about the fortunes of the container liner industry in 2020?
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NewsPNW COMPETITION BUILDS
Seattle’s new Terminal 5 modernisation project has a lot riding on it, as the port continues to see strong competition from Canada’s Pacific Gateway ports. AJ Keyes investigates.
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NewsDrones to help with port control
Drones will be used to support enforcement and control in the Antwerp port area with a view to improving overall safety.
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NewsIAPH focuses on energy, data and resilience
The IAPH has declared a new strategic course of action with technical committees to focus on climate and energy, data collaboration and risk and resilience.
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NewsTRYING TRUCK TIMES IN CHILE
Rob Ward investigates the impact of the strike by truckers in Chile that ended in September 2020.
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NewsEco Hybrid RTGs for Philippines terminal
Eight new hybrid Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes will help reduce air pollution at a container terminal in the Philippines.
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NewsHydrogen terminal tractor testing begins
Testing of a first concept hydrogen-powered terminal tractor combining efficiency with zero-emissions has begun at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsInvestment supports Dakar port move
New financing will support an initiative to relocate Dakar’s port and its operations from the city centre to a new greenfield site.
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NewsSPEAKING UP TO IMPROVE SAFETY
Marc Spillman, of CIRAS explains how confidential reporting can play a positive role in promoting port safety and what makes it different from whistleblowing.
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NewsTHE HUMAN FACTOR ABOVE ALL
Authors of a new risk assessment of work accidents in container terminals built their analysis around data from the Port of Tanjung Priok. As Felicity Landon reports, all container terminals can learn from the conclusions drawn.
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It’s not ‘dobbing-in,’ it’s ok!
COMMENT: The so-called ‘rule of six’ in the UK is a COVID-19 regulation that restricts social gatherings to a maximum of six people. If the regulation is breached then the offending party can be fined up to GB£3200.00 (US$4095.00), writes Mike Mundy.
