Latest News – Page 237
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NewsElectric tractors aid zero emissions goal
Four electric terminal tractors will help a Swedish port move further towards its zero-emissions goal.
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NewsBuild to bring trade
The president of a Spanish port authority has said that infrastructure, multimodal operations and digitalisation are amongst areas "key" to international trade.
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NewsDrive for nature-inclusive agriculture
A Belgian port has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) for sustainable innovation in agriculture as part of a drive to promote nature-inclusive agriculture.
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NewsREALISING THE POTENTIAL
Oliver Andrews and Reuel Andrews from Africa Finance Corporation look at one successful way that potential can be realised in Africa.
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NewsCalifornia ports cautious after volume loss
Ports in California are seeing significant cargo volume decreases as COVID-19''s impact on shipping becomes clearer, although not all ports have suffered.
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NewsBacking for German LNG terminal project
An LNG terminal project in Germany is being backed by a German port authority keen to progress LNG provision in the country.
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NewsElectric vehicles tackle CO2 emissions
A US port has made an eco-investment in five electric vehicles and three charging stations in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsMOVING ON FROM THE 1970s
Hamburg is pressing on with infrastructure upgrades to keep its position as Germany’s primary container port, as Michael Mackey discovers.
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NewsNew COVID-19 guidance for UK ports
New workplace guidance has been published for UK ports and terminals to consider as part of their risk assessment and management planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsHybrid-electric American ferries
The newest additions to the Washington State ferry fleet will be powered by ABB hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage systems.
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NewsFirst Brazilian port flies flag for green incentive
Green ships will benefit from calling at a Brazilian port receiving rewards such as a 10% discount on port dues.
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NewsAutonomous vehicles support UAE port progress
A port in United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be equipped with a fleet of Autonomous Internal Terminal Vehicles (AITV''s) as part of a technology agreement between three parties.
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NewsBattery power for second Danish electric ferry
The second newbuild all electric ferry in Denmark will be equipped with an energy storage system (ESS) from Corvus Energy.
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NewsLashing complaint goes to European Commission
Six European shortsea and feeder ship operators have filed an official complaint to the European Commission, claiming International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) attempts to force ships to use dockers for container lashing violate EU competition law.
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NewsTransshipment trend amidst blank sailings
Feeder services to regional ports have increased as the COVID-19 pandemic sees a large number of blank sailings mainly on the trade routes with the Far East.
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NewsMitigating against climate change
The Port of Valencia says it’s at the frontline of investment against climate change committing to produce zero emissions by 2030.
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NewsKeeping Pace With Automation
As terminal automation increases, Dave MacIntyre assesses the performance of Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) in keeping pace and benefits offered.
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NewsRIDING CREST OF REEFER WAVE
Porto Itapoa, the container terminal partly owned by Maersk Line, has leapt into third position in the Brazilian box hierarchy, as Rob Ward discovers.
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NewsSmart port challenge launches
A new smart port challenge has been launched to support innovative maritime tech startups.
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NewsAutonomous transport service tender
A Dutch port authority has published a request for tenders (RFT) for the provision of a new transport service that will incorporate autonomous vehicles and reduce congestion while improving container handling efficiency.
