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NewsBUDGET PLANNING DURING A PANDEMIC
COMMENT: Planning for a 12-18 month period has been difficult during the past few years as globalisation has come under pressure and the Trumpian trade wars with friends and foe alike are creating enormous uncertainties, writes Ben Hackett.
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“Something to reflect on…”
COMMENT: “Autonomy”, officially defined as “the right or condition of self-government” is today a widespread feature of port operations around the globe, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsRail link takes polluting trucks off roads
A new weekly rail shuttle service has commenced, providing Oslo and Norway with a rapid, dependable and climate-smart link to the largest port in Scandinavia.
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NewsSmart container to cut emissions by half
A Middle East port operator is to house its digital solutions in a solar-panelled steel and aluminium smart container powered by clean energy.
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NewsBack to business for container operations
Over 50% of ports have seen a return to normality for container vessels at this time of year, a new report shows.
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NewsLaying the groundwork for post-pandemic port business
Anne-Marie Causer talks to Patrick Verhoeven, managing director, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) to find out where business is headed post-pandemic
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NewsOptimising inland shipping at Hamburg
Hamburg is realising the potential for highly efficient inland waterway traffic, explains Gerald Hirt, managing director, HVCC Hamburg Vessel Coordination Center
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NewsA Taiwan centre for renewables excellence
In this Q&A, GreenPort talks to Christy Wang, general manager of Ørsted in Taiwan about its new Port of Taichung windfarm O&M base
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NewsHelping ports attract green investors
In this article, Dr Arjan Hijdra, founder of the not-for-profit initiative Vital Ports explains how port authorities can fund their green port development projects
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NewsBelgian terminal ships first LNG by rail
LNG bunkering has become even greener at a Belgian terminal with the first transfer of the gas by rail.
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NewsFairway deepening at Gothenberg
A groundbreaking fairway deepening project at the Port of Gothenburg has received full funding from the city council.
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NewsHarbour masterplan for decarbonisation
Decarbonisation is at the heart of a GB£230m infrastructure vision unveiled to stimulate sustainable maritime innovation in Orkney.
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NewsTrack and trace container service launches
A new advanced track and trace service for container customers will offer real-time updates on the precise location of goods as they are transported by rail, road and sea, to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase the speed of information exchange.
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NewsAir pollution service in development
A UK startup company is developing a new service that will model and map air pollution for UK harbours and ports.
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NewsFirst shore power operation in Estonia
The first shore power operation in Estonia has taken place following a €3.5m shore power investment to cut air pollution and reduce noise.
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NewsVision for emission-free cruise shipping
A German environmental association has set out its vision for emission-free cruise shipping including a timetable to meet the requirements of climate protection.
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NewsTHE NEW SINGAPORE RISES
Tuas Port is being developed as the next generation container port in Singapore. Gordon Feller assesses what the project will include.
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NewsA sustainable commitment to cruise
A new cruise passenger terminal in Spain will centre around sustainability, accessibility and digitalisation.
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NewsChange of approach to investment needed
New analysis on infrastructure and pension fund investment in container terminals has found this has plateaued but opportunities for growth remain with a change in the approach to investment.
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NewsMajor losses from fire at Port of Beirut
A fire that followed two devastating explosions at the Port of Beirut has resulted in massive financial loss.
