Latest News – Page 314
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NewsIMO 2020 - who is going to pay
Much has been written about January 1st, 2020 and the introduction of IMO 2020, writes Dean Davison.
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NewsCall for Maritime State Aid Guidelines review
An industry body has called for a review of the Maritime State Aid Guidelines following a new ITF OCED maritime subsidies report which reportedly sheds light on taxation practices which are not included in the latest 2011 version of the Guidelines.
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Check and double check, the best project evaluation criteria
What drives a port authority or other government agency to develop the infrastructure for a new terminal and offer a new concession when there is little or no prospect of the facility offering a satisfactory rate of return to potential operators, asks Mike Mundy.
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NewsComplacency or wishful thinking both lead to denial
As the global economy faces the prospect of a potential recession, the maritime industry needs a reality check, writes Ben Hackett.
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NewsClimate change study launched
A climate change study which aims to reduce shoreline erosion caused by waves has been launched at a US port.
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NewsWorld’s first hydrogen-powered tug
A European port has ordered construction of the world’s first tug powered by hydrogen for ultra-low emissions to help it transition to sustainable, CO2-neutral operations.
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NewsMoU for new container terminal in Egypt
A new MOU aims to set up the biggest logistic system in Africa and the Middle East including a container terminal in Egypt.
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NewsSouth Korean port to slash vessel emissions
A South Korean port aims to cut passenger vessel emissions, noise and vibrations at berth with its first shore power solution.
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NewsTesting begins on wave and solar system
Testing has commenced on a combined wave and solar system at a port in Israel to progress renewable energy development.
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NewsSuccessful first bunkering at Japanese port
A Japanese port’s first LNG bunkering has been successfully carried out to confirm that LNG can be effectively and safely supplied there.
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NewsLiverpool2 development contract awarded
A contract has been awarded for delivery of the next phase of development at Peel Ports’ Liverpool2 deepwater container terminal at the Port of Liverpool.
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NewsNew equipment helps keep port dust free
A port in Scotland has invested in a new machine to help it control and minimise its dust emissions from agri-bulk operations.
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NewsOne month to go: are you ready?
Are you joining over 150 senior decision makers at GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019?
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NewsSpeaker confirmed: Emilie Dehu
Emilie Dehu, Communication and Sustainable Development Manager at Ecoslops will take part in session 3 during the Congress stream on day on one of this year''s conference.
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NewsTwo days left for exclusive Norwegian ports discount
Ports in Norway - don''t forget your 30% discount. Norwegian ports are eligible for an exclusive 30% discount, saving up to €568.50 on delegate bookings at this year''s GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019 until 20 September.
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African ports awards - importance of port performance indicators
In June 2019, the winners of the fourth edition of the African Ports Awards (APA) were announced in Lomé, Togo (see http://www.fondationapa.org), writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsAdding value to geography
In the previous issue, which was a humorous attempt to call out some short-sighted planning, the notion of the “big picture” was an important undercurrent, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsSustainability and CSR rewarded
A major terminal operator has won an award for its sustainability reporting and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
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NewsGreenPort Congress speaker confirmed
The associate partner and port operations consultant at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH will speak on day one of GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019.
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NewsVolunteers join forces to clean up Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has organised and carried out a clean-up operation to reduce marine debris.
