Latest News – Page 317
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NewsNordic ports collaborate on SDG challenges
Ten ports in the Nordic Region have agreed to collaborate on environmental challenges related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a sector focus on sustainable port management.
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NewsOutside the bubble
COMMENT: One of my big issues is the relationship of the maritime business with the rest of the world, existing “outside the bubble," writes Barry Parker.
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NewsNot a smart policy
The weaponising of trade strategically to achieve political supremacy is being honed by the Trump Administration globally, irrespective if the country at the receiving end is friend or foe, writes Ben Hackett
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News€140m EIB backing for Greek port
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally agreed to provide €140m to support expansion and upgrading of a major port in Greece.
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NewsFirst bunkering at major Japanese port
The largest port in Japan has confirmed that LNG can be safely supplied to vessels onsite as its first LNG bunkering has been completed.
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NewsDecarbonisation key to green initiative
A port authority in Asia has committed to extending a major sustainability initiative with “a new focus on decarbonisation” to keep it relevant to industry goals.
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NewsTariffs take their toll
The trade war between the US and China is starting to bite, with a Californian port reporting that cargo movements last month dropped by nearly a fifth compared to the same period in 2018.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering at Netherlands port
A port in the Netherlands has completed its first truck-to-ship bunkering of LNG.
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NewsSwedish port launches shore power
A Swedish port has begun supplying shore power to reduce emissions and several vessels have already connected.
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NewsBreakthrough for automation project
A project which seeks to evolve intelligent vessel capabilities and viable pathways to achieve safe and sustainable autonomous operations and meet port growth challenges has made a breakthrough development.
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NewsEnergy giant makes first UK LNG delivery
A German energy company has delivered its first LNG cargo to the UK, via a Welsh LNG terminal.
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NewsHuge damages payout for terminal operator
A terminal operator has been awarded US$93.6m in damages following a court case where union action was blamed for disrupting operations.
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NewsDutch port supports clean air project
A Dutch port authority is one of four organisations involved in a project to reduce operational emission and improve air quality.
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NewsShip unloader is eco-friendly and efficient
An agri-bulk terminal in Mexico has taken delivery of a high-capacity ship unloader to help ensure efficient, environmentally friendly and careful material handling operations.
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NewsHow emissions management is getting smarter
Advances in smart and affordable air quality monitoring is enabling ports to take action on cutting emissions and reducing risk to local communities.
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NewsThree dead as Iraqi port blockaded
Civil unrest in Iraq has resulted in at least three casualties as the country tries to resume operations at a major port.
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NewsPorts discuss LNG partnership potential
A new LNG partnership may be in the making following the visit of an Italian port to a port in Egypt to discuss the eco-friendly fuel.
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NewsCollaborative tech event seeks innovation
A UK port has hosted a collaborative technology event to inspire innovation and acceleration across the spectrum of maritime logistics, technology and academia.
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NewsShore power drive in Indonesia
An Indonesian port management company will install shore power at its facilities to enable ships to connect to emissions-free electricity when docked.
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NewsSustainable cruise initiative picks up pace
A group of European cruise ports has met to draw up guidelines for a new sustainable approach to maritime tourism.
