Latest News – Page 332
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NewsGlobal collaboration to reduce ship emissions
Canada’s Vancouver Fraser Port has launched several environmental initiatives. Christine Rigby, environmental specialist-air emissions at the port, explains what’s driving them
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NewsElectric tug progresses zero-emission goal
A New Zealand port authority has ordered an electric port tug as part of its goal to become zero-emission by 2040.
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NewsGreek LNG facility approved
An LNG supply and storage facility in the Port of Patras has been approved by the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy.
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€305m Gabon project gets backing
Financing has been secured for a €305m infrastructure upgrade by Gabon Special Economic Zone Ports (GSEZ Ports) at Owendo Port in Gabon.
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NewsAAPA warns over increased tariffs
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) said it is deeply concerned over the renewed threat of increased tariffs levied against China.
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NewsIndustry backs free ports to kickstart growth
UK ports and industry bodies have said the government’s free ports initiative could invigorate the economy and support sustainable development.
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NewsCall for cruise port sustainability
The president of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority (NAPA) has called for European ports to gather to discuss the economic and environmental impact of the cruise industry and to draw up guidelines for a new sustainable approach to maritime tourism.
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NewsEnergy transition to be IAPH hot topic
Energy transition and sustainable port development will be two of the topics focused on at next year’s IAPH World Ports Conference.
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NewsKrk LNG terminal funding approved
The European Commission (EC) has found the Croatian government’s plan to support the construction and operation of an LNG terminal at Krk island with a grant of €100m to be in line with EU State aid rules.
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NewsEfficiency key to tyre R&D
Manufacturing for maximum operating hours and efficiency is one of the biggest considerations in the tyre design process, Continental Tyres has said.
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NewsFirst Italian stake for global operator
A 49-year concession agreement has been signed for the container terminal at the Port of Taranto in Italy.
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NewsDoraleh Container Terminal battle continues
A decision by the government of Djibouti to apply to the country’s high court to rule all previous international adjudications null and void in the Doraleh Container Terminal case is “a complete disregard for and contravention of the global legal system and existing contracts” said DP World.
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NewsConcrete tide pools protect California coast
A new design of concrete tide pools will be tested in California to assess their ability to aid shoreline stabilisation, help guard against coastal flooding and support local ecosystems.
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News2030 sustainability agenda ratified
Members of the Worldwide Network of Port Cities (AIVP) have signed the 10 sustainable commitments that make up its Agenda 2030, taking the pioneering organisation closer to its goal of helping realise the UN''s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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NewsConservation partnership champions trees
A Middle East port partnership will see the planting of 600 trees to support environmental conservation.
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PrimePort snares Southern Star
Maersk has recently added PrimePort Timaru as a permanent weekly call on its Southern Star schedule.
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Major development for New Zealand port?
A proposed NZ$28.3m development of Port Tarakohe (Golden Bay) would provide a catalyst for significant private sector investment and growth in the aquaculture industry, and consequently deliver a significant economic boost to the region.
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Hub focus for CentrePort
CentrePort Wellington is reportedly eyeing development of a handful of further rail-served freight hubs, as its strategy for aggregating particularly logs for long-distance delivery continues to produce dividends.
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NewsPort operator to explore AI and IoT
A port operator has signed an MoU to collaborate in knowledge sharing and capability transfer for development in the fields of engineering, technology, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (AIoT).
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NewsUK port welcomes more green vessels
ABP''s Port of Southampton is welcoming more environmentally friendly vessels including the new high efficiency ro-ro vessel from Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s HERO class.
