Latest News – Page 269
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NewsSri Lanka terminal won’t be sold or leased
The East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port will not be sold or leased, Sri Lanka has confirmed.
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NewsCRISIS? WHAT CRISIS?
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing economic havoc globally, container terminals in Panama are posting healthy throughput increases in transshipment. Rob Ward looks at the pattern of events.
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NewsPort operators make freeports pledge
Many of the UK’s largest port operators have jointly committed to high standards of sustainability and security in UK freeports.
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NewsDevelopment push for Brazilian LNG terminal
New Fortress Energy Inc. has acquired two companies in the LNG sector and announced it will develop an LNG terminal and gas-fired power plant at a port in Brazil.
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NewsTrieste PLT terminal acquisition complete
The acquisition by Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) of 50.01 percent of the multi-function PLT terminal in the Italian seaport of Trieste has been completed.
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NewsManaging dust with design innovation
A terminal at one of Brazil’s busiest ports is successfully managing dust emissions from its grain conveyor system with an innovative transfer chute design.
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NewsCO2 capture project on schedule
A CO2 capture and storage project in Europe is on schedule to store 2.5m tonnes of CO2 from the industry annually in empty gas fields beneath the North Sea as from 2024.
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NewsShipowners to reap more green rewards
Shipowners and ports are set to reap more recognition for going green following the announcement that the Environmental Ship Index will further expand under new leadership.
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NewsCAD$55m for Canadian terminal project
CAD$55m has been granted for the development of a new container terminal in Canada as construction begins.
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NewsTech collaboration to boost port efficiency
Cargotec’s Kalmar and Nokia will expand their ongoing collaboration to provide new solutions for ports and intermodal terminal operators seeking to automate operations and achieve greater productivity and efficiency.
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NewsGeospatial streamlining of port operations
A three-month project will explore how novel geospatial systems can streamline port operations, improving efficiency and tackling societal disbenefits.
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NewsGreen hull cleaning firm extends global reach
Environmentally friendly hull cleaning has become more accessible in southern Africa with the launch of a mobile hull cleaning service at a port in the region.
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NewsEco-friendly forklift trucks launch
A new low-cost range of diesel and LPG-powered counterbalance forklift trucks feature Euro Stage V compliant engines to minimise emissions.
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NewsBiggest 5G port trial in UK unveiled
One UK port is set to become the largest port in the UK to deploy 5G technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance productivity, efficiency and safety across its core operations.
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NewsSwissterminal takes over three French ports
Swissterminal Group has won an international tender to operate three French inland ports with the aim of increase logistics capacities in the Border Triangle region.
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NewsBattery project to drive clean energy shift
A new innovation project aims to cut the cost of marine battery electric drivetrains in half and save ship owners money.
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NewsEfficient electric powered sideloaders
An electric power pack will allow the sideloader industry less charging interruptions because it only needs to be charged once a week.
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NewsHybrid RTGs cut emissions
Cargotec’s Kalmar will supply a US terminal operator with six hybrid rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for fuel efficiency and minimal emissions.
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NewsHauliers could get caught in red tape
Rising levels of HGV traffic at ports could cause “significant disruption” if traders and hauliers don’t comply with new post-Brexit and COVID test checks, the UK government has warned.
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NewsPort of Tanger Med 2 expands
The third container terminal (TC3) at the Port of Tanger Med 2 is now operational after 18 months of construction and an investment of nearly €175m.
