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    UK port giant gains eco certification

    2021-02-19T12:08:00Z

    The UK’s biggest port operator has gained an ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management that will help it improve its environmental performance.

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    MAKING A CONNECTION

    2021-02-18T20:44:00Z

    For freight to achieve predictability of movement, port and terminal development has to rise to the challenge of achieving efficient, congestion free, connectivity with hinterland markets. Mike Mundy assesses the road ahead.

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    FMC takes new action on container congestion

    2021-02-18T16:19:00Z

    The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is taking a new step to help address container congestion at US ports.

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    Ports key to hydrogen development

    2021-02-18T15:23:00Z

    The role that ports can play in the development of the hydrogen industry will be highlighted in the second edition of the World Hydrogen Summit.

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    Hybrid straddle carriers cut emissions

    2021-02-18T12:54:00Z

    Kalmar will supply a European terminal with 10 hybrid straddle carriers that will significantly reduce both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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    Shore power drives sustainable shipping

    2021-02-18T12:06:00Z

    One EU port has achieved a sustainable first by using a battery to help charge up a short sea vessel at a terminal.

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    BUILDING ROBUST REVENUES PART 2

    2021-02-17T21:48:00Z

    Highly-respected industry analyst, Andrew Penfold, considers service and contractual issues that promote long-term sustainable relations between shipping lines and container terminal operators.

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    RTG DEMAND UP, RMGs DOWN

    2021-02-17T18:45:00Z

    PEMA recently released its 8th Annual Yard Container Survey report. AJ Keyes looks at the results off ered from this association of port equipment suppliers

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    Adani Ports acquires 12th port

    2021-02-17T16:36:00Z

    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has acquired a 12th port that it plans to develop as an alternative gateway to the government-owned Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).

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    Hydrogen hub aids decarbonisation

    2021-02-17T14:54:00Z

    Decarbonisation in the UK will be given a major boost with a planned port hydrogen hub that will produce 1GW of hydrogen at its peak.

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    Sustainable ports seek EU funding

    2021-02-17T13:52:00Z

    European ports are applying for EU grant funding to invest in electrification and alternative fuels to help reduce emissions at their terminals.

  • The FREBS MaxiShip  D1 – shows the open rear doors through which the barges are floated in and out. D2 - shows the ship with the deck ‘cut away’ loaded with 8 x Mini barges plus 4 x Maxi barges (each with 5 x bulkheads) Photo: FREBS
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    Innovative port docking system

    2021-02-17T12:44:00Z

    A universal cargo system promises to save operators time and money whilst freeing up ports from blockages and congestion, writes Anne-Marie Causer.

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    Tyre giant opts for carbon-free supply

    2021-02-17T12:39:00Z

    The Michelin Group has signed up with a French start-up offering carbon-free shipping to reduce its environmental footprint.

  • Port Prince Rupert in Canada has had a cargo volume spike driven largely by propane and other bulk exports Photo: Port Prince Rupert/Twitter
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    The propane power alternative for port equipment

    2021-02-17T12:30:00Z

    Many argue propane’s versatility as a port-wide energy solution offering key advantages over other energy sources in terms of emissions, air quality and cost savings.

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    Study considers SOHAR Port expansion

    2021-02-16T15:48:00Z

    A feasibility study will be carried out for the expansion of SOHAR Port alongside the addition of a new container terminal capable of receiving mega vessels.

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    San Diego advances clean air initiatives

    2021-02-16T15:13:00Z

    The Port of San Diego is making significant moves to advance new clean air and environmental protection strategies.

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    Zero-emission hubs

    2021-02-16T12:47:00Z

    Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO, shares her view on how ports can become zero emission hubs into the future.

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    UK port launches clean energy terminal

    2021-02-15T16:40:00Z

    One UK port has developed a clean energy terminal offering low-carbon focused investment and innovation opportunities.

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    VICT strikes are attacking automation

    2021-02-15T15:13:00Z

    A series of planned strikes at ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne is an attack on its automated status, VICT’s CEO has said.

  • The Liebherr smart tyre saving system presents an intelligent way to reduce tyre wear in reachstackers Photo: Liebherr
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    Smart tyre savings for reachstackers

    2021-02-15T14:02:00Z

    A new smart tyre saving system presents an intelligent way to reduce tyre wear in reachstackers benefitting the environment at the same time.