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  • E-charging offers substantial operational, safety and environmental benefits. Photo: Cavotec
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    Achieving profitable sustainability

    2020-11-23T14:20:00Z

    Automated mooring and e-charging systems will help more Australian and Norwegian operators achieve profitable sustainability in future.

  • A CGI render of the future DHL facility at DP World London Gateway Logistics Park Photo: DP World
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    Work begins on sustainable port warehouse

    2020-11-23T13:44:00Z

    A new warehouse build has begun at DP World London Gateway that will bring more sustainability and efficiency to the UK supply chain.

  • LNG bunkering
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    First LNG bunkering at Port of Almería

    2020-11-23T12:17:00Z

    The first LNG bunkering at the Port of Almería in Spain has been carried out as part of a plan to reduce emissions and support sustainable operations.

  • Long Beach
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    Probe into carriers’ role in port congestion

    2020-11-23T10:59:00Z

    The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has given the go-ahead for an investigation into whether ocean carriers operating in alliances are contributing to congestion and underperformance at three major ports in the country.

  • The blast in August left the Port of Beirut almost completely destroyed Photo: AFP via Getty Images
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    Tripoli assists Beirut following port blast

    2020-11-20T07:32:00Z

    The Port of Tripoli has been assisting Beirut following the two huge explosions that rocked the capital on 4 August.

  • Bridge intentions
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    SANTOS: BATTLE LINES FORMING

    2020-11-19T20:35:00Z

    A battle is brewing in Santos. Should there be a tunnel or a bridge to link the two disparate sides of the port area? Or neither? Rob Ward investigates.

  • Port of Algeciras
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    €34.5m for Spanish LNG hub

    2020-11-19T17:51:00Z

    Endesa plans to invest up to €34.5m in LNG at a Spanish port to establish the main LNG bunkering port in the country and further its decarbonisation and energy transition strategy.

  • Port of Barcelona
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    Barcelona improves traffic safety with 5G

    2020-11-19T14:02:00Z

    5G connectivity and artificial intelligence will allow exact real-time geo-positioning of vessels in the Port of Barcelona to optimise maritime traffic management and improve safety and sustainability.

  • BRI
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    BRI: FINANCE OR DEBT TRAP?

    2020-11-19T12:30:00Z

    A new report into the implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Africa paints an unsettling picture – but there is more than one side to the story. Felicity Landon reports.

  • Port of Belfast
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    TIMING KEY IN NORTHERN IRELAND

    2020-11-18T17:33:00Z

    Aaron Nelson, Senior Associate at UK-based law firm BDB Pitmans, puts the spotlight on the complex situation regarding the Northern Ireland border as the end of the Brexit transition period fast approaches.

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    E-COMMERCE, SERVICE DIFFERENTIATION AND PORT OPERATIONS

    2020-11-18T15:37:00Z

    COMMENT: E-commerce had been growing impressively before COVID-19, with growth rates as much as 10 times higher than the growth of sales of physical stores, writes Peter de Langen.

  • New York
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    THE R-WORD, RESILIENCY

    2020-11-18T15:17:00Z

    COMMENT: Around New York, we’ve seen huge sea changes since the beginning of 2020, along with the rest of the maritime world, writes Barry Parker.

  • Port Kembla Gas Terminal
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    Site lease to accelerate Oz LNG terminal

    2020-11-18T14:38:00Z

    LNG investment in Australia has taken a significant step forward with the signing of a site lease for a major LNG port project.

  • HAROPA has an industry leading approach to environmental policy. Photo: HAROPA
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    ‘Best Green Seaport’ award for French port

    2020-11-18T13:39:00Z

    The French port HAROPA has won a press award for its industry leading approach to environmental policy.

  • freeports
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    Freeports bidding process opens in England

    2020-11-18T13:18:00Z

    At least seven new freeports are anticipated with the opening of the freeports bidding process in England.

  • New cranes
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    Major RSGT crane order in capacity drive

    2020-11-17T17:57:00Z

    Jeddah Port''s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) has taken delivery of two remote-controlled Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and 10 hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) with an investment of US35m, as it aims to double annual container throughput capacity to 5.2m TEUs by 2023.

  • passenger terminal
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    Sustainable Valencia terminal given go-ahead

    2020-11-17T16:01:00Z

    A sustainability-focused proposal has won the construction and management tender for the new passenger terminal in the Port of Valencia.

  • GPS facility
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    Amsterdam goes greener with rail and ethanol

    2020-11-16T21:59:00Z

    Construction of a new railway line and ethanol storage tanks at the Port of Amsterdam will help make operations more sustainable.

  • hinterland disruption
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    Hinterland delays creep up

    2020-11-16T16:50:00Z

    There has been an increase in delays on the intermodal connections between ports and the hinterlands, including cross-border cargo traffic, a new report finds.

  • ADPC is working to enable digitalisation and development of the sector Photo: ADPC
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    Enabling sustainability in Abu Dhabi

    2020-11-16T14:17:00Z

    Abu Dhabi Ports is helping accelerate sustainable development of the country’s maritime ecosystem by exploring development opportunities in alternative fuels digitalisation and renewable energy.