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NewsLyttelton blow
Plans to deepen, widen and lengthen the harbour channel to enable larger vessels to call at Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) have been dealt a significant blow with four local Maori entities and a surfing group appealing resource consents.
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NewsGreen discounts scheme expands to China
A Chinese port supplier has become the country''s first to incentivise green ships, ports and service providers.
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NewsStriking Indonesian dockers clash with police
Striking workers refusing to leave a workers’ rights protest at the JICT terminal in Jakarta are being evicted by police.
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NewsUS port to benefit from electric truck trial
A US port is looking to benefit from a feasibility trial of zero-emission freight handling using all-electric trucks.
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NewsElectric truck trial benefits for US port
A US port could benefit from a feasibility trial of cost effective zero-emission freight handling using all-electric trucks.
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NewsRenewable energy support pays off for ports
Ports could receive infrastructure investment by supporting offshore renewable energy projects.
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NewsMore port cyber security is needed
Ports need to do more to protect themselves from cyber security threats, a US security expert has said.
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NewsIoT can beat “dumb, dark and disconnected” industry
The Internet of Things (IoT) could give greater momentum to the industry’s slow uptake of technological solutions, according to Michael Dempsey, vice-president for Container and Port Solutions at ORBCOMM.
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Queensland Ports Minister investigation
Queensland’s Ports Minister has stood down after revelations about his use of a personal email account, which allegedly had been used to conduct discussions with the Electrical Trades Union.
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Mitsui moots Nicaragua ports investment
Nicaragua’s Official Investment Agency ProNicaragua has held talks with Japan’s Mitsui regarding possible funding of port projects.
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New information highway at Lirquén port
TEKSO, which specialises in the capture and transmission of data, has designed and implemented a solution for the Chilean Port of Lirquén, allowing it to communicate with its clients and workers in real time.
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Santos draft restrictions cost $35m per week
It has been estimated that the reduction of operational draft at the Port of Santos could be costing shipping companies in the region of $35m per week.
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NewsTechnology innovation sparked by startup hub
Port operators can contribute to a new maritime innovation hub set up to harness and develop technology from startups.
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NewsLondon port switches its attention to air quality
With the concern over air quality issue in cities and public health rising, the Port of London Authority (PLA) in the UK is working to develop a new air quality strategy for the Thames.
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NewsGeorgia opts for energy saving LEDs
An American port authority is investing in LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental footprint.
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NewsGeorgia terminal opts for LEDs to reduce costs
An American port authority is investing in LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental footprint.
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NewsIrish LNG terminal will attract more cruise
A floating storage and regasification unit and LNG import terminal aim to bring cruise vessels to Cork.
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No to organised crime
COMMENT: Make no mistake, organised crime has a strong interest in gaining influence in port gateways and ports have to be vigilant in order to ensure that this does not happen, writes Mike Mundy.
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Running a fever
COMMENT: The initial shock of the Maersk/APM Terminals cyber breach was wearing off as the Jul/Aug issue of Port Strategy went to press, but the reality of dealing with the ripple effect of a major port business interruption was far from waning, writes Carly Fields.
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NewsDrewry upbeat on box port prospects
Although the outlook for container demand growth is now more optimistic with Chinese players aggressively hitting the acquisition trail, everyone one else is being a little more cautious.
