Latest News – Page 199
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NewsIsraeli tech aids Brazilian port navigation
A Brazilian port and maritime logistics operator has invested in an Israeli tech startup that will enable it to boost safe navigation and efficiency.
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NewsUpcycling uptake grows in Africa
Upcycling used lube oil and residues is boosting the circular economy in Africa.
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NewsGreen rail vs the all-water alternative
Container rail between China and Europe is now more cost-efficient than the all-water alternative.
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NewsLNG bunker licence aids market growth
An Asian port authority has awarded a bunker supply licence to help drive up its LNG offering.
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NewsAIDrivers Autonomous Prime Movers development
AIDrivers was awarded an Autonomous Prime Movers (APM) proof of concept project in October 2018 by PSA Singapore.
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NewsESPO to set sail on conference regatta
The European Seaports Association is to hold three conference sessions in May at different locations to help gear the ports sector up for green recovery.
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NewsKalmar strikes major equipment deal
Cargotec’s Kalmar has struck a big order with a Turkey-headquartered port operator for a total of 27 new Kalmar machines.
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NewsPort support for WindEurope
WindEurope and its Offshore Wind Ports Platform has gained its first independent UK port authority member.
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NewsAPSEZ onboard controversial port project
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Ltd. (APSEZ) has received official confirmation of its involvement in a controversial Sri Lankan port project.
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NewsResilience is key to decarbonise ports
Embracing resilience to advance decarbonisation and address operational threats will be key to a port’s success going forward.
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NewsProactive supply chain can tackle congestion
Proactive responses across the supply chain will be vital to tackle port congestion as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsWINNERS AND LOSERS
COVID-19 meant that 2020 was a very challenging year for north European ports, entailing a switchback ride for trade and an array of differing results. The outlook remains unclear, so what does this tell us, asks leading analyst, Andrew Penfold?
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NewsRail freight focus will reduce emissions
One port has a new emissions busting rail freight service, the second its announced in seven days.
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NewsEuropa Terminal gets mega vessel upgrade
The Europa Terminal at the Port of Antwerp will be upgraded to enable it to handle the largest container vessels.
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NewsJoining forces for Albania LNG project
Three parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for a potential LNG project in the Port of Vlora in southern Albania.
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NewsLUANDA TENDER CONTROVERSY
Serious questions are being asked about the recent tender award process for the multipurpose terminal in Luanda.
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NewsShort-Haul Rail Assessed
A new study commissioned by the Australian Railway Association drills into the viability of getting short-haul rail working in conjunction with Australia’s main containerports.
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NewsCOMBINING PAST AND FUTURE
Richard Crowther, Associate Maritime Engineer of consultancy firm WSP, asks if historic waterways combined with vessel automation, and in some cases integrated vessel/berth design, hold the key to unlocking effective supply chain solutions?
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NewsMARMARA: PRESSURES BUILD
Andrew Penfold considers how Turkey’s Marmara Sea container handling market has developed and future prospects including the critical issue of the balance between supply and demand.
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NewsA LABOURED PATH
It is interesting that during a time when there was a clear need to “pull together,” 2020 featured a number of high-profile port labour strikes – in Australia, Argentina, Canada, France, Portugal amongst others.
