Latest News – Page 339
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NewsVessel movement simulation collaboration
A new collaboration to enable marine consultants and port owners to more realistically simulate vessel movements in ports aims to increase port efficiency.
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NewsWaste gas energy potential revealed
A port-led recycling project has revealed the energy potential from waste gas.
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NewsFatal injury at Australian port
A man has been fatally injured at an Australian port following an incident involving a truck.
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NewsPorts will lead on 5G development
Ports will lead other industries in the development of 5G solutions, predicts a Latvian port currently testing 5G solutions in a bid to protect the environment and foster efficiency.
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NewsPorts shut down for Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian has caused major disruption for ports on the south east coast of the US.
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NewsZeebrugge LNG services agreement signed
A long-term LNG Services Agreement has been signed for the Zeebrugge LNG terminal at the Port of Zeebrugge.
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NewsHambantota damage limitation
COMMENT: China is getting touchy that its signature Belt and Road Initiative, via which it is expanding its global footprint in the maritime ports sector, is being increasingly criticised for having a strong geo-political dimension to it.
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NewsCongress host port shares its eco ambitions
Ingvar Mathisen, Port Director and CEO speaks about the Port of Oslo’s ambitions to become the world’s most effective and environmentally-friendly city port.
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NewsPorts need to be part of ‘Green Deal’
Talk of a ‘Green Deal’ in the European Parliament has prompted a call to recognise the role that ports can play in policymaking.
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NewsPlastic pellet pollution challenge launched
A European port has launched a challenge to find the ideal solution for plastic pellet pollution.
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NewsPorts need to be part of ‘Green Deal’
Talk of a ‘Green Deal’ in the European Parliament has prompted a call to recognise the role that ports can play in policymaking.
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NewsSri Lanka begins major development project
The Sri Lankan government has begun a major development project to further modernise its ports across the country in order to transform Sri Lanka into a maritime hub in the region.
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NewsFirst bunker supply for Gibraltar
The first ever LNG bunker supply within British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) has taken place.
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NewsPort operator is “cautiously optimistic”
A major global port operator has said it plans to continue building its global terminal network and search for opportunities to acquire overseas terminals as it published its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.
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NewsPensions: The importance of being reliable for port industry
A good company pension can make a difference in the quality of employee an employer might be able to attract, but the key is reliability, writes Alex Hughes
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NewsTug designs match innovation with power
Ship sizes are increasing, and this means innovative tug-handling capabilities are needed at ports. Dave MacIntyre investigates current tug options and possible future trends.
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NewsTaking the measure of dust emissions
Measuring dust is one thing, identifying how much of it is your responsibility is quite another. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsDialogue and collaboration – the key to short sea success
Short sea shipping has a lot to be optimistic about - provided it can stay competitive by maintaining an air of communication and collaboration.
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NewsDP World makes eco-efficient order
DP World has made an eco-efficient equipment order to help it lower emissions at a terminal in India.
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NewsPorts sector sceptical of GB£10m funding
The UK government has launched a GB£10m grants scheme to help ports adapt for Brexit, however port trade associations say more funding won’t make up for a no-deal with limited time left to prepare.
