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NewsLow emissions dredger for Flemish ports
Belgium based dredging giant Jan De Nul''s latest Ultra-Low Emission vessel (ULEv) has arrived in home waters to commence green maintenance dredging at Flemish ports.
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NewsTaking major action on climate change
One US port has a major ambition, to be the greenest and most energy efficient port in North America.
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THAT ‘C’ WORD AGAIN AND WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT?
COMMENT: I hate to mention the C word – coronavirus – (again) but it does prompt thinking about what happens post the virus?, writes Mike Mundy.
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Second quarter: no let up yet
COMMENT: The second big hit is now manifest – falling demand in Europe, the US and elsewhere, writes Mike Mundy.
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News11 port projects underway in Iran
11 port development projects with over US$1.4bn of investment are currently underway in Iran.
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NewsResearch says ports embracing methanol
New research says that methanol is now available in 100 ports globally which could help with its potential uptake as an alternative fuel.
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NewsCOVID-19 AND THE BLUE ECONOMY
COMMENT: No one saw this coming, writes Charles Haine. Apart from the UK Government’s own National Risk Register of 2017, which placed an influenza pandemic equal fourth, alongside severe weather (but much higher impact), as one of the highest likelihood risks facing society before 2022.
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NewsDust-suppressing bulk warehouse opens
A Chinese port has opened a fully enclosed bulk cargo warehouse designed to contain dust pollution.
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NewsCapacity increase approval for LNG terminal
The developers of an Australian LNG terminal have been given approval to increase its capacity.
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News20 port authorities vow to remain operational
20 port authorities have signed a declaration to keep ports open to seaborne trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsCOVID-19: IMPACT AND ADVICE
Today’s ‘normal’ is a new normal – one dominated by COVID-19 which is progressively reaching into the lives of business worldwide with the international ports sector and supply chain as a whole at the forefront of this.
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NewsPorts feeling impact of blank sailings
The gradual impact of blank sailings by the world’s major container shipping alliances is beginning to be felt by ports, a new report has found.
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NewsLNG terminal sees increased demand
An Lithuanian LNG terminal operator is launching its annual LNG terminal capacity allocation for the new gas year, which starts on 1 October.
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NewsSteep fall in container port throughput
New analysis of container port throughput shows a steep fall in February, reflecting COVID-19''s impact on the maritime economy.
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NewsSeaBins clean up UK port
Three SeaBins have been installed at a UK port to help keep surrounding waters clean and promote a healthy marine ecosystem.
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NewsInfrastructure investments in California
Long term infrastructure investments, increasing competitiveness and opportunities to expand markets remain important to a California port during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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NewsMaritime litter project approval
An agreement to implement a maritime litter project has been signed with a view to help deliver one of the United Nations'' Sustainable Development Goals.
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NewsGreen efforts shared on Earth Day
A California port has marked the 50th annual Earth Day by sharing the results from its latest Green Marine certification assessment and reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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NewsCOVID-19 impact will hit in Q2 2020
A major port operator has said the real impact of COVID-19 will be seen from Q2 2020 onwards.
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NewsWaste vessel aids port's eco plan
A Spanish port authority is testing the suitability of a vessel that collects and stores floating waste and microplastics for operation at its port.
