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NewsProduct tanker LNG bunkering milestone
The first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation for a product tanker in Germany has been conducted at a German port.
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NewsBlank sailings down in May
The number of sailing cancellations has decreased between April and May by 12%, apart from the Transpacific trade, where there is a 32% increase in cancelled sailings.
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NewsIrish port becomes offshore wind base
An offshore wind base is being established at an Irish port to supply future offshore wind farms and help scale up production in the region.
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SHARE PRICES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIA
COMMENT: In this column, I am venturing into an area I have little expertise in (and as a disclaimer: no personal stake); the evolution of stock prices of terminal operators in the COVID-19 pandemia, writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsScan and deliver
John Bensalhia takes a look at today''s container scanning system innovations and developments.
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NewsPost-COVID-19 support programme launches
A French port operator has launched a post-COVID-19 support programme to help its customers re-launch their business activities.
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NewsThe challenges ahead for electric shipping
A report on the electric shipping market reveals steady growth but also outlines the challenges that will lie ahead for the sector.
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NewsAsia makes efficiency gains with e-clearance
One South Asian terminal has introduced an e-clearance system for containers in response to social distancing requirements introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsTHE I-WORD – AN ECONOMIC FILLIP?
COMMENT: Yes, we have heard it before. Investment in infrastructure (the “I-word”) was a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign four years ago; it also figured in peace-making overtures between Democrats (led by House speaker Nancy Pelosi) and the party of Trump, the Republicans, during the various political feuds of subsequent ...
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Beyond the COVID bubble…
COMMENT: A range of thoughts and views are offered in this edition about the global ports industry in the post Covid-19 era, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsUS$500m loan to help port handle bigger ships
A US port will be able accommodate larger cargo vessels following confirmation of a loan to help finance a major infrastructure project.
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NewsLNG industry coalition expands
A major US container port has joined a multi-sector industry coalition that aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.
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NewsEnvironmental programme expands into Europe
North America’s Green Marine programme which serves to evaluate environmental performance of maritime transport beyond regulatory requirements, is expanding into Europe.
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NewsSouth Africa’s drive to control ship emissions
South Africa’s ports operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has hinted at the possibility of re-introducing in-water cleaning for all vessels calling at its eight ports.
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NewsBergen targets sustainable cruise
The Port of Bergen has established a strategy for reducing the environmental impact from cruiseships, writes Susan Parker
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NewsThe best green deal for ports?
The “Green Deal” will be one, if not the biggest priority of the European Commission under President Von der Leyen and here I’ll discuss why.
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NewsCORONA DEPRESSION – SHORT OR LONG?
COMMENT: Four months after the advent of the coronavirus, leading to COVID-19 and the world is being plunged headfirst into a rapid and steep recession, writes Ben Hackett.
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Grant funding for wildlife care
A wildlife organisation is among the latest recipients of an annual community support grant funded by an Australian port authority.
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NewsCalifornian port seeks financial help
A California port has asked for help to stabilise its finances days after it issued a warning about the effect of COVID-19 on cargo volume.
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Antwerp’s multifuel strategy for shortsea
For the Port of Antwerp shortsea is a sustainable alternative to long distance trucking but on a wider scale it’s also part of its multi-fuel strategy
