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NewsUS ports feel pain of government shutdown
US ports are suffering delays to development projects in addition to the threat of loss of business as a result of the partial government shutdown, an American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) conference call has revealed.
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NewsFunding for zero-emission hydrogen vehicles
Ports of Auckland (POAL) has been approved for part-funding for the purchase of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund (LEVCF) to further its plan to build a hydrogen production and refuelling facility at its Waitemata port.
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NewsItaly’s LNG sector boosted by new partnership
A new LNG-focused collaboration agreement will facilitate the advancement of port facilities in Italy and maritime transport systems based on new technologies.
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NewsIAPH seeks Secretary General
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is seeking a secretary general to take responsibility for the internal management of the organisation, including the administration of the secretarial and financial affairs.
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News€5m CO2 reduction incentive scheme launched
A €5m incentive scheme to promote projects and demonstrations that utilise low-carbon or zero-carbon fuels delivered in Rotterdam’s port area has been launched by the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
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NewsPlea for better green incentives from ports
Incentives from ports need to be better when it comes to environmental improvement, it was argued at a roundtable centred on ports’ role in decarbonising the maritime transport sector at the 2018 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice in Poland.
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NewsDoor open for CMA CGM in Djibouti?
COMMENT: Port Strategy hears that the world’s number three container line, CMA CGM, is interested in exploiting port and transport corridor opportunities in Djibouti, the primary gateway for Ethiopian cargo.
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NewsChina Merchants eyes three-port growth plan
China Merchants Group has issued RMB10bn ($1.47bn) worth of bonds to fund the development of the ports under Liaoning Port Group in China.
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NewsPLA doubles green tariff discount
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has doubled its green tariff discount to boost tidal Thames air quality and later this year will launch the UK''s first hybrid pilot cutter to cut pollution.
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NewsSouth Carolina improves its eco rating
Konecranes will supply South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) with three Konecranes RTGs equipped with hybrid power packs designed for eco-efficient operation and uncompromised performance.
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NewsSouth Carolina improves its eco rating
Konecranes will supply South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) with three Konecranes RTGs equipped with hybrid power packs designed for eco-efficient operation and uncompromised performance.
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NewsTerminal operators under fire at Indian port
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered Maersk and DP World to withdraw customer advisories which it says could hamper growth at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust.
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NewsMOU to support Wilhelmshaven FRSU
Uniper SE and Titan LNG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a plan to develop a user-friendly technical interface and commercial products for small-scale LNG players from the Wilhelmshaven Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) for LNG.
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NewsEco angle for port innovation contest
A port transportation innovation contest will see entrants submit original project ideas to encourage more environmental and safe production.
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NewsPlea for better green incentives from ports
Incentives from ports need to be better when it comes to environmental improvement, it was argued at a roundtable centred on ports’ role in decarbonising the maritime transport sector at the 2018 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice in Poland.
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NewsRobust US container trade faces uncertainty
Record high levels of inbound laden containers were experienced on both US coasts in October, but BIMCO has warned uncertainty lies ahead due to US-China trade relations.
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NewsChinese ports require energy consumption data
Ships are now required to report their energy consumption data of their last voyage when entering and leaving Chinese ports.
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NewsKiel cash boost funds shore power
The Port of Kiel is investing more than €30m in port expansion and environmental protection with projects including onshore power.
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NewsChina funding puts ports at risk
Kenya could lose the Port of Mombasa to the Chinese government if the government-owned Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) defaults on a substantial payment owned to Exim Bank of China.
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Incumbents welcome to Valencia concession
Valencia has confirmed that incumbent operators are free to participate in the tender for its fourth container terminal with no requirement to increase current capacity levels.