Latest News – Page 290
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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.
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NewsDutch port issues autonomous transport 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.
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News€7.5m grant for eco-led automation project
A port automation project which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of waterborne transport has secured EU grant funding.
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News€7.5m grant for European automation project
A project which aims to show that autonomous ships and automation in ports can make waterborne transport much more flexible and user-friendly while further reducing the environmental impact of EU transport has secured a €7.5m grant.
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NewsGreenPort Congress save the date
GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2021 will take place from 20-22 October in Piraeus, Greece, be sure to save the date.
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NewsWhat to expect at GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2021
GreenPort Cruise & Congress will now take place from 20-22 October 2021, in Piraeus, home to the largest port in Greece and one of Europe”s largest ports.
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NewsChina unveils free trade port master plan
China has released a free trade port master plan with the goal of having a basic operation in place in the south of the country by 2025.
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NewsGreener tug bound for Danish port
A newbuild tugboat will bring greener operations and higher efficiency when it goes into operation at a Danish port.
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NewsEmissions-free barge concept
A consortium is working on making Dutch inland waterway shipping more sustainable in line with Paris Climate Agreement goals.
