Latest News – Page 336
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NewsSwedish terminal to be fossil-free by 2020
A newly launched environmental strategy aims to make a Swedish container terminal fossil-free by 2020.
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NewsProject helps ports deal with climate change
A project is helping help ports in southwestern Europe to minimise the effects of climate change on their infrastructures and operations.
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NewsUS100m container expansion project begins
A global terminal operator has initiated the circa US100m second phase expansion of its terminal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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NewsCAD$300m for port project
Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is committing up to CAD$300m in financing for a new container terminal in the country.
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NewsStrive for more at home to lead in the world
ESPO Secretary General Isabelle Ryckbost shares an important new European Commission document and see what is in for ports.
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NewsWind pathways to decarbonised shipping
Carbon-neutral fleets run entirely on renewables are no longer a pipe dream but are already on the way, says Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association.
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NewsChinese influence overhyped, says Drewry
Global expansion and influence by Chinese port companies is not as significant as the hype that surrounds it, a maritime consultancy has said.
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NewsTurkish Port Wins Cruise Sustainability First
Ege Port Kusadasi has set a new benchmark by becoming the first cruise port to be granted Ecoports certification.
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NewsNZ commits to reducing ship emissions
New Zealand plans to sign up to new international maritime regulations to reduce ship emissions and lift air quality around ports and harbours, associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter has announced.
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NewsStudy reveals cost of closing Auckland’s port
A new study has revealed the cost of closing the Port of Auckland following the publication of two economic reports which the Ports of Auckland (POAL) said show that the idea of moving Auckland’s port to Northland is “seriously flawed”.
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NewsDP World subsidiary makes acquisition
A subsidiary of DP World has acquired a majority stake in a Singapore-based feeder and shortsea operator.
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NewsFlexibility needed for climate emergency
Ports need flexibility in any sustainability-focused regulation that follows the European Parliament’s (EP) declaration of a climate emergency in Europe and globally.
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NewsMoU to support marine energy industry
A Welsh port and the developer of a wave energy device have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the marine energy industry.
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News“Serious threat” to fair competition warning
Feport has warned regulators about what it deems to be a “serious threat” to fair competition within the maritime logistics chain.
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NewsTerminal operator aims to be climate neutral
A German terminal operator aims to become a climate neutral company by 2040.
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NewsIs shipping ready for the 0.5% sulphur rule
Shaun Skilton, Product Manager, Parker Kittiwake, looks at the compliance challenges facing the shipping industry as the sulphur emissions deadline draws closer.
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NewsNIRAS wins Tanzanian port masterplan contract
NIRAS is heading an international consortium that has just signed a deal with Tanzania Ports Authority for the strategic development of the country’s ports during the next 25 years.
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NewsScottish offshore wind farm gets go ahead
Construction of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm is now underway following confirmation from EDF Renewables that financial close for the project has been achieved.
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NewsPort operator raises US$2.3bn for investment
A global port operator has raised US$2.3bn through bond listings in Dubai and will use the capital raised for debt refinancing and to fund growth opportunities with the goal of boosting its end-to-end logistics capability.
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NewsEco electric and hydrogen yard tractors
A new generation of yard tractors has been announced which are compatible with diesel, electric and hydrogen to help meet the sustainability goals of ports and terminals.
