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NewsGo-ahead for Carey Island feasibility study
Malaysia’s Minister of Transport Anthony Loke has said that his country’s new government will undertake a study to determine the proposed $49.6bn Carey Island port project’s viability.
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Newse-RTGs to cut over 1400t of GHGs
Krishnapatnam Port Container Terminal (KPCT) has commissioned five Electrical Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes (e-RTGs) with potential to cut more than 1400t of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions.
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NewsICTSI Sudan terminal preferred bidder
International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has been declared the preferred bidder to operate, manage and develop the South Port Container Terminal (SPCT) at the port of Port Sudan.
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NewsBPA: Close ‘drink-pilot’ yachtie loophole
The British Ports Association chief executive has closed UK Maritime Safety Week with a call to shut a regulatory loophole that permits non-professional mariners to pilot leisure craft under the influence of alcohol.
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DP World fires up Doraleh dispute
DP World has reiterated that its concession agreement for the Doraleh Container Terminal (DTC) remains in force, warning that the government’s seizure of the facility doesn’t give the right to any third party to violate the terms of the concession agreement.
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NewsVolume limit for waste necessary
The European Parliament Rapporteur Gesine Meissner has declared the draft report of the Committee on Transport and Tourism on the review of the Waste Reception Facilities Directive favourable.
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Global operators cash-in on port potential
Global terminal operators are cashing-in on “good opportunities” for port and terminal investment, according to WSP UK technical director Johan-Paul Verschuure.
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NewsAuckland steps up climate change efforts
New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland has joined a coalition to fight climate change in order to ramp up its efforts to tackle GHG emissions.
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NewsHackathon to foster technology innovation
The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Antwerp are hosting an international ‘Hackathon’ in an effort to spur technology-based innovation in the port and maritime environment.
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NewsAsia ports perfect chemical spill response
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Marine Department of Malaysia have conducted a joint chemical spill exercise to test the Joint Emergency Response Plan or chemical spill incidents in the Johor Strait.
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NewsUnified environmental voice needed
Ports are moving in the right direction to decrease emissions but there is a lack of global research on how ports are handling impact management, an environmental specialist has stressed.
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NewsLabour deal almost struck for New York
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the New York Shipping Association (NYSA) have announced a tentative agreement on a six-year local contract for the Port of New York and New Jersey.
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Don’t let tech overshadow humans in ports
Technology, organisation, people: that’s the magic triangle that needs to be balanced for successful port operations, according to ISL Applications chief executive Holger Schuett.
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NewsFelixstowe productivity at 80%
The Port of Felixstowe has stated that vessel and rail loading performance remain below target but no new issues have emerged as it works on resolving slow loading and delays caused by problems with its terminal operating system (TOS).
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NewsJapan orders its first LNG bunker vessel
A joint venture will see Japan take delivery of its inaugural LNG bunker vessel the first of its kind to be operated in the country.
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NewsCroatia-China alliance for port progress
Croatia is set to partner with China to carry out infrastructure projects including ports and railways.
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NewsCoalition says LNG crucial to meet GHG targets
The industry coalition SEA\LNG has reiterated how critical continuing investment in LNG as a marine fuel is to meeting both air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets.
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NewsLA will suffer from Chinese export tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles’ trade will suffer from any export tariffs placed on goods destined for China as it serves a large amount of business bound for the country while the US would struggle to cope against competitors, an economic expert on NPR''s Morning Edition has warned.
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Inland terminals offer opportunities for suppliers
Key opportunities in the ports and terminals market are a result of the changing structure of the nature of inland terminals.
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Still early days for new port tech
The port and terminal industry is still finding its feet with automation and digitalisation, Moffatt & Nichol’s Pekka Ranta has said.
