Latest News – Page 254
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NewsLevel playing fields in the port sector
COMMENT: Intra state and intra region competition to attract investments is rife around the world with subsidies and state aid. But, is it fair?, asks Ben Hackett.
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A decade defined by maturity
COMMENT: There will be more emphasis on unleashing the powers of the digital world, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsWildlife conservation taken seriously
A Philippines operator is taking its social responsibility goals seriously by setting up a partnership with a foundation that works to conserve wildlife.
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NewsPort giant to return to private ownership
A port giant is set to return to private ownership to help it focus of becoming an infrastructure-led end-to-end logistics provider.
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NewsFalklands selects partner to develop new port
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has selected a development partner to design and build a new port in Stanley Harbour.
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NewsPort expansion permit process restarts
A global terminal operator has re-initiated the process of obtaining the necessary permits to build a port in Georgia.
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NewsIndian ports bill finally approved
A significantly delayed ports bill that aims to improve efficiency amongst India’s ports has finally been approved by the Indian government.
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NewsEfficient ergonomic controls for big trucks
Increasing efficiency is the primary factor behind the development of a new ergonomic cabin and control system for one range of port trucks.
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NewsZero emission port debris collector
A new electric litter and debris collector vessel promises to emit zero emissions as it cleans up ports, harbours or waterways.
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NewsGHG emissions initiative gains traction
An initiative supporting an IMO resolution that calls on cooperation between ports and shipping on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships has been submitted as an information paper for the next meeting of the IMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) in March.
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NewsFirst paper-free cruise network established
A European cruise network says it has become the first cruise network in the world to become completely paperless in line with its sustainability goals.
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NewsDP World acquires majority stake in terminal
DP World has agreed to acquire a majority 51% stake in a Ukraine container terminal.
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NewsPSA Marine acquires port services company
Singapore-based PSA Marine has acquired 100% of a port services company in Peru to strengthen its “international towage and pilotage network”.
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NewsUK ports seize freeports opportunity
UK port organisations have welcomed the launch of a 10-week consultation by the government which aims to establish up to 10 new freeports across the UK.
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NewsLNG now available at 93 ports
LNG can now be delivered to vessels at 93 ports with a further 54 ports in the process of facilitating LNG bunkering investments and operations, according to a new report.
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NewsUS port-related funding slashed
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has said it is concerned over significant declines to federally funded, port-related programmes in President Trump’s fiscal 2021 budget.
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NewsGermany’s largest shore power system ordered
Siemens has been commissioned to build a shore power system at a port in Germany that is able to supply electricity to two ships simultaneously and potentially reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 8,000t.
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NewsEco straddle carriers tackle capacity
Five new Kalmar ESC 440 diesel-electric straddle carriers have arrived at Scotland’s largest container terminal to boost capacity and lower emissions.
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NewsCommission CBER decision criticised
Associations representing shippers, freight forwarders and port service providers have objected to the inclusion in the European Commission’s 2020 Work Programme of the decision of the Commission to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) for another four years.
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NewsPush for funding to deal with coronavirus
Coronavirus concerns are continuing with a new call for more funding and support to be given to UK local authority officials to help seaports and airports in protecting borders.
