Latest News – Page 355
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NewsSetting useful air strategies takes time
COMMENT: The UK didn’t waste any time in releasing its Clean Air Strategy in 2019: it was published on January 14, writes Charles Haine.
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NewsTaiwan ports group sets tough eco targets
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) is one of Asia’s port sustainability front-runners. Sam Whelan finds out what’s behind its success
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NewsCalifornia port sponsorship applications open
The Port of Long Beach will accept applications from 1 March to 1 April for its Community Sponsorship Program.
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NewsSocial media theme for ESPO Award
Transparency and the role of social media in reaching out to local community is the theme of this year’s ESPO Award, now open for entries.
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NewsWaste to chemicals project expands
Europe’s first ‘waste to chemicals’ (W2C) project to convert residual flows of non-recyclable waste materials into clean methanol is expanding with a new partner to join a consortium including the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsSpanish port hosts first LNG operations
LNG refuelling has taken place at Spain’s Port of Ferrol for the first time with two successful bunkering operations in which two ferries were filled with LNG by Repsol in the port’s Mugardos terminal.
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NewsNavis emissions compliance software approved
The dedicated emission compliance-modules of Navis’ Bluetracker One software have been awarded certification by Verifavia.
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NewsFrom power station to port
Approval has been granted for a technical study to look at the feasibility of turning the former Cockenzie Power Station site in Scotland into a commercial port.
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NewsNavis emissions compliance software approved
The dedicated emission compliance-modules of Navis’ Bluetracker One software have been awarded certification by Verifavia.
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NewsEmissions-reduction funding for Alabama
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a US$400,000 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program grant to the Alabama State Port Authority, to enable the replacement of one 1982 locomotive with a Tier IV locomotive engine at the Port of Mobile.
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NewsCalifornia port invests in solar microgrid
The Port of San Diego will undertake infrastructure improvements to support installation of a renewable, solar-powered microgrid at its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
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NewsMiddle East ports ease Qatar restrictions
DP World has eased Qatar shipping restrictions in a move that follows Abu Dhabi Ports and allows third party shippers to move cargo to and from Qatar after an extensive ban.
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NewsSingapore secures LNG bunker vessel
Sinanju Tankers Holdings has signed a ship management collaboration agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) for a 12,000 cubic metres GTT Mark III Flex membrane LNG bunker vessel to be used at the Port of Singapore.
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NewsEcological monitoring for Thames project
Thomson Environmental Consultants has been contracted by London Gateway Logistics Park Development Ltd (DP World London Gateway) to undertake ecological monitoring surveys.
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NewsChinese port reveals 5G ambitions
Ericsson and mobile service provider China Unicom are developing a 5G smart harbour at the Port of Qingdao in China with the aim of exploring commercial 5G networks and solutions and saving labour costs.
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NewsFree ports won’t help Brexit Britain’s economy
New research shows that the creation of free ports with relaxed customs rules and duties would have little impact on economic growth in a post-Brexit UK.
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NewsSLNG terminal ready for small LNG ships
Singapore LNG Corporation Pte Ltd (SLNG) has completed modifications to its secondary jetty at its terminal on Jurong Island and is able to receive and reload small liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships of between 2,000 cubic metres and 10,000 cubic metres in capacity.
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NewsYilport announces upgrades to Leixões
Yilport is to invest €43.4m in upgrading the South Container Terminal at the Port of Leixões in Portugal, with work scheduled for completion by March 2021. Work will involve more stacking area and the acquisition of further handling equipment with the aim of increasing capacity and alleviating congestion as well ...
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NewsTackling Air Quality Strategy planning
A recent webinar has offered advice and solutions for UK ports developing Air Quality Strategies ahead of the UK government''s December deadline for ports to produce individual strategies.
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NewsAustralian port deal not disclosed
An inquiry into Port of Newcastle sale arrangements which favoured Port Botany and Port Kembla has found the “Port Commitment Deeds including the conditions of sale and the levy were not disclosed to the public or the Parliament” and should be investigated further.
