Latest News – Page 433
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News$1m grant for Port Canaveral security projects
The Canaveral Port Authority has been awarded nearly $1m in federal funding to support port security programs and critical infrastructure.
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NewsKalmar warns over speedy EU transition to electric
In its latest blog entry, Kalmar talks about the uptake of electric equipment and how it will be much quicker than Europe realises posing the question if it will be ready to adopt the technology.
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NewsHamburg backs the potential of inland navigation
The Port of Hamburg says that inland navigation and river-sea-shipping must be taken advantage of in order to achieve a more sustainable multi-modal transport system in the Baltic Sea Region.
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NewsRobotic hull-cleaner helping port automation
Robotic hull-cleaning technology able to fully autonomously function without operational downtime will be the future according to one company.
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NewsCriticised San Antonio development to facilitate growth
A controversial new USD3.3bn outer port at Chile’s Port of San Antonio will be financed through port tariffs.
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NewsNo port bribery by Brazilian president
No evidence of corruption has been found in an investigation of Brazilian President Michel Temer over port concessions.
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NewsHelping ports act locally to contribute globally
Claire Bryant, Future Proof Solutions and Jason Sprott, Sprott Planning & Environment, take a look at how materiality assessments can help ports to identify issues that matter the most.
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NewsStudent challenge focuses on the environment
Each year the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) hosts a student challenge which aims to bring emerging talent to the attention of the wider ports and terminals industry.
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NewsIMO and EBRD partner up for sustainable shipping
IMO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are partnering up to help promote sustainable shipping in the first such arrangement the body has had with a multilateral development bank.
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NewsSingapore’s plan for a more efficient maritime hub
Singapore has unveiled its plans to develop the country’s next-generation port and strengthen its international maritime centre by capitalising on emerging technologies to optimise operations.
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NewsBPA looks to tackle long-term port issues
British Ports Association (BPA) has announced a new port futures project which will examine long-term threats to British ports including climate change.
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NewsAustralia's infrastructure charges under scrutiny
The question has been asked whether it is time to hold a public inquiry into Australian ports'' infrastructure charges.
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NewsAdelaide faces dredging plan backlash
Political opposition has mounted to Port Adelaide''s plans to dredge to accommodate larger containerships.
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NewsKalmar buys into Australia market
Cargotec subsidiary Kalmar is to acquire the port services business of Inver Engineering in Australia.
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NewsTIV to use Navis TOS
Terminal Intermodale Venezia (TIV) will use Navis'' N4 terminal operating system (TOS) to optimise operational efficiency and lower costs.
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NewsSabetta Port LNG vessel management deal struck
The Yamal LNG project has appointed GAC Russia to manage its fleet of ice-breaker tankers at Sabetta port.
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NewsKingston sponsors harbour clean-up
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) is sponsoring two projects to improve the fisheries resource of Jamaica’s Kingston Harbour.
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NewsPMSA: Zero-emissions rethink needed
The president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) has said that the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, plus Californian air quality regulatory agencies, need to rethink mandating zero-emissions targets for terminals and trucking companies.
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NewsNew British Port Association futures project
British Ports Association (BPA) has announced a new port futures project to examine emerging threats to and opportunities for British ports.
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NewsNigeria union calls off access road strike
The Maritime Workers'' Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has relented on its threat to go on an indefinite strike that could have closed the country''s main seaports.
