Latest News – Page 369
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NewsHybrid patrol ship will help combat pollution
Estonia’s border authorities have launched a hybrid patrol vessel that helps protect the environment from oil spills and cuts fuel consumption using innovative Danfoss Editron hybrid electric propulsion.
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NewsBlockchain project to improve port efficiency
ABP will be working with a digital logistics enabler on one of Europe’s first detailed pilot programmes using blockchain technology to improve port connectivity.
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NewsDrewry: Greenfield projects in decline
There are relatively few greenfield projects currently in the ports sector compared to the past, despite there now being a larger market for them, Drewry has said.
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Digital knowledge hub targets innovation
The Port of Barcelona has unveiled a new digital knowledge hub set up to provide information on the innovative initiatives that are transforming the world of logistics, transport and ports internationally.
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NewsSan Diego sets environmental bar even higher
San Diego is continuing to champion the environmental care of its diverse ecosystems by enrolling in the Green Marine programme, North America’s largest voluntary marine environmental certification programme.
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NewsABS to class Singapore LNG bunker barge
ABS has been selected by FueLNG Pte Ltd to class Singapore’s first LNG bunker barge which is scheduled to begin construction in January 2019.
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NewsMajor storm disruption for Carolina ports
North Carolina Ports (NCP) has reported major disruption for the Ports of Wilmington & Morehead City as a result of Storm Florence, with both ports remaining closed until 20 September at least.
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NewsRevival opportunity for Bagamoyo project
Port management firm China Merchants Holdings International (CHMI) has expressed its interest in reviving the Bagamoyo Port and Special Zone project in Tanzania.
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NewsZero-emissions fuel cell container handlers
Hyster is developing a zero-emissions container handling truck powered by a Nuvera hydrogen fuel cell combined with a lithium-ion battery.
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NewsNorway backs the use of autonomy and hydrogen
Norway has pledged its intention to go even further than the IMO’s initial strategy on greenhouse gases adopted in April.
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NewsPorts collaborate for climate programme
The port authorities of Hamburg, Barcelona, Antwerp, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Vancouver and Rotterdam will collaborate on multiple projects that address the issue of climate change.
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NewsPorts collaborate for climate programme
The port authorities of Hamburg, Barcelona, Antwerp, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Vancouver and Rotterdam will collaborate on multiple projects that address the issue of climate change.
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NewsNew trade campaign for UK ports
The UK is to launch a new campaign to promote the role of its ports in the country’s international trade as industry prepares for Britain’s departure from the EU.
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UK MP: “Brilliant” outlook for British ports
UK ports have “a brilliant future” as Britain leaves the EU and takes advantage of the trade growth that is picking up worldwide, the country’s Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox has said.
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Call for parliamentary movement of port MPs
British Ports Association (BPA) chairman Alec Don has called on UK members of parliament (MPs) with ports in or near their constituencies to form a parliamentary movement.
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NewsReap rewards of uninterrupted port operations
Ports should capitalise on the ‘no interruption’ benefits of remote control and automation of cranes, according to ABB.
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NewsCosta Rican government assumes port control
Costa Rican ports, airports and an oil refinery have been taken under government control in response to the call for a general strike by the labour unions.
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NewsBusinesses need to prepare more for Brexit
Businesses trading with the UK have not prepared for Brexit sufficiently, but the repercussions of a hard Brexit could result in a loss of 30-45% British-Dutch trade with added customs and tariff aggravators, the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s external affairs manager has said.
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NewsDP World warns off Djibouti investors
DP World has warned investors to “think twice” about investing in Djibouti following the enactment of a decree which transferred the shareholding of Port de Djibouti SA (PDSA) in Doraleh Container Terminal SA (DCT) to the Government of Djibouti.
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NewsPorts Australia joins sustainability drive
Ports Australia has joined the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) in order to enhance and coordinate future sustainability efforts with other ports worldwide.
