Latest News – Page 290
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NewsDredging for sand threatens coastal ecosystems in Kenya
Concerns have been raised about the impact of sand harvesting on Kenya coastal beaches and marine ecosystems.
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NewsDjibouti disputes DCT court ruling
The Republic of Djibouti says it cannot accept a recent court ruling in favour of DP World concerning the operation of Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT).
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NewsTree-planting project tackles deforestation
A tree-planting initiative has been carried out by a port operator to help reduce the rate of global deforestation inside or near its ports and facilities.
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NewsEastland Port’s stormwater is clean enough to drink
How a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain.
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NewsJapan: A potential LNG bunkering hub
A recent report from the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that Japan has the potential to become a major international LNG bunkering hub. Nicholas Newman reports.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering for French port
Four organisations have partnered to carry out the first LNG bunkering for a port in France with the truck-to-ship LNG bunkering of an LNG-powered hopper dredger.
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NewsPorts and shipping key to decarbonisation
The UK’s Shipping Minister has highlighted the importance of ports and shipping during a decarbonisation conference.
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NewsBPA call for innovative collaboration
The UK’s British Ports Association (BPA) has re-issued its invitation for industry bodies to collaborate it on thought leadership projects.
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NewsEPA jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks Initiative
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input on an initiative for cleaner emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.
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NewsDP World wins latest Doraleh court case
The latest legal hearing in a long running dispute over the Doraleh Container Terminal has ruled in favour of DP World.
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NewsBangladesh ports explore link to India
Michael Mackey investigates the impact of a new deal for Indian goods to transit through ports in Bangladesh.
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NewsGeorgian port contract terminated
The Georgian government is reportedly seeking a new investor for a port project in the county after the contract of the consortium originally contracted to the project was terminated.
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NewsGB£7m electric gantry cranes investment
Six electric rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes have arrived at a UK port as part of its container terminal expansion.
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NewsMTTS bunkering implemented at Spanish port
One of Spain’s major ports now offers Multi Truck to Ship (MTTS) LNG bunkering to help reduce emissions following investment by a Spanish shipping line.
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NewsYamal LNG transshipments now at Belgian port
The LNG terminal at a Belgian port has successfully loaded a Yenisei River vessel with LNG from its newly commissioned storage tank, marking the beginning of a long term contract with Yamal Trade.
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NewsAIVP debates sustainable port cities
AIVP will debate sustainable port cities and their role in global strategies for sustainable development at a UN-organised event.
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NewsAIVP debates sustainability of port cities
AIVP will attend a global event to debate sustainable port cities and their role in global strategies for sustainable development.
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NewsUK port set for staff cutbacks
A UK port is set to make an undisclosed number of redundancies as it undertakes a process to “secure efficiencies”.
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NewsEmissions-busting shore power system launches
A container ship has become the first vessel to use a French terminal’s new shore power facilities which will enable zero emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides and fine particles at berth.
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NewsTackling road emissions with rail
A new daily rail service at a UK port will strengthen existing rail operations set up to make cargo transportation more efficient while reducing transit time and emissions.
