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NewsRebels withdraw from Yemen ports
Houthi rebels have pulled out of the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa as part of a deal struck between Houthi leaders and the Yemeni Government to enable humanitarian aid into Yemen.
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Cargotec projects tackle industry inefficiencies
Cargotec is to continue its joint projects with multiple startups to address maritime industry inefficiencies introduced to it through maritime startup collaboration platform, the Rainmaking Trade & Transport Impact Programme.
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NewsUAE has “no objection” to open loop scrubbers
The UAE Federal Transport Authority has publicly confirmed it has “no objection” to ships using open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS/scrubbers), in its waters.
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NewsDover gives Princess ‘SEA’ award
The Port of Dover has presented Princess Cruises’ ‘Pacific Princess’ with its Safety Environment Awareness ‘SEA’ Award.
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News“Relentless focus” needed to tackle emissions
The British Ports Association (BPA) has stressed the need for “a relentless focus” on long term measures to achieve zero-emission shipping as the IMO''s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) meet to discuss key issues.
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NewsUAE has “no objection” to open loop scrubbers
The UAE Federal Transport Authority has publicly confirmed it has “no objection” to ships using open-loop exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS/scrubbers), in its waters.
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NewsRotterdam Port Fund invests in LNG
Rotterdam Port Fund (RPF) and NIBC Bank have jointly acquired a majority interest in Rolande, the developer and operator of LNG filling stations and producer of bio-LNG.
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NewsPorts propose CO2 storage project
The Port of Rotterdam, Port of Antwerp and North Sea Port have applied to the European Commission for a project to collect, transport and store 10m tonnes of CO2 in the North Sea.
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NewsBe ‘people smart’ when automating
Royal HaskoningDHV’s (RHDHV) Bob Post explains how to address one of the biggest barriers to automation of brownfield terminals
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NewsAAPA urges 'pause' on harmful tariffs
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has recommended the US Administration rescind a decision to hike tariffs to 25% on about US$200bn in goods exported from China.
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Malaysia reforms to improve competitiveness
Malaysia is planning to abolish some regulations to make its ports more competitive, especially in the transhipment sector, a senior government official has said. Many of the regulations were created to try to curb smuggling, but are now seen as hindering trade.
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Nod for new Yangon container terminal
Adani Yangon International Terminal has received approval to develop a second container terminal in Ahlon in Yangon, according to the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC).
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NewsStop overvaluing data worth, ports told
When it comes to creating smart ports, authorities need to be realistic on the true value of their data — or risk losing out altogether.
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NewsPoti faces cargo mobility challenges
The biggest challenge for a new terminal at Georgia’s Port of Poti will be ensuring there are feasible transport routes for delivering goods to key markets including central Asia, a finance expert has said.
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NewsMore Macquarie port assets sold off
DP World has acquired multipurpose marine terminal Fraser Surrey Docks in Vancouver from Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, a fund managed by the Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets division of Macquarie Group.
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NewsLondon ship emissions monitoring underway
The Port of London Authority (PLA) has funded an GB£80,000 network of air pollution monitors that will record the effect of emissions locally from cruise ships docking in Greenwich, London this summer.
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NewsKiel provides emission-free power to ships
The Port of Kiel’s first shoreside power supply plant for ships has opened at the Norwegenkai ferry terminal to enable Color Line’s cruise-ferries to switch off their engines and continue operations with emission-free electricity.
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NewsProvisional programme released!
The provisional programme for GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019 is out now! Hosted by the Port of Oslo, the 2019 European Green Capital, GreenPort Cruise & Congress will take place from 16-18 October at the Felix Conference Centre, Oslo, Norway.
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NewsPort police demise creates crime window
Canadian ports need dedicated police to help tackle crime including the increasing theft of vehicles which are being exported through ports, a new report has found.
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NewsBuenos Aires $760m tender imminent
Argentina’s Ministry of Transport has approved the specifications of an international public tender to operate the renewed Port of Buenos Aires for the next 50 years.
