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NewsStrengthening port efficiency with blockchain
While trade through ports is responsible for delivering essential resources to billions of people, a staggering one in five crates are left unaccounted for, leaving behind one major consequence: The environment, writes Mac McGary, president of Sweetbridge
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NewsEquipment, research and collaboration focus
Asia Pacific ports are taking a three-pronged approach to sustainable maritime operations deploying energy efficient port equipment, funding research and development projects and international port collaboration initiatives, writes Sam Whelan
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NewsPartnering for green cruise in Southampton
As a major turnaround port for cruise operations in Europe, the Port of Southampton can handle the world’s biggest cruise ships with 500 cruise calls per year at its four cruise terminals. Michele Witthaus finds out how the port ensures sustainable operations.
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NewsUK renewable energy hub
The UK’s Port of Lowestoft is quickly becoming one of the UK’s renewables hubs due to its ability to produce its own renewable energy, writes Ron Crean, ABP group head of marketing
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NewsPort opportunities from autonomous shipping
A new report looks into the opportunities for ports from autonomous shipping and makes a number of recommendations for ports interested in leading in this fast-emerging area.
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Japanese minister woos Sri Lanka
Interest in Sri Lanka’s ports is increasing as other countries bid to stop Chinese expansion.
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Emissions win for Bremen ports
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at Bremen’s ports have dropped from 7,000 tonnes in 2011 to 2,065 tonnes in 2016.
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Ports deserve more European funding
Ports have secured just 4% of the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) transport budget over the last three years, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has noted.
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Hybrid carriers for DP World terminal
DP World has ordered 12 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers for its terminal in Southampton, UK, as part of what the organisation said is its role in increasing the sustainability of supply chains.
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Oakland secures FEMA funding
The US'' Port of Oakland has been granted $1.35m by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make its maritime security more robust.
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Kalmar cranes destined for Curaçao
Terminal operator Curaçao Port Services has ordered two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, including related spare parts, from Cargotec company Kalmar.
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Still a need for container yards
Container yards will continue to exist in some form, despite potential innovative new methods of transporting cargo, Kalmar’s Tomi Tuulkari has claimed.
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NewsABB’s Bryfors: flexible automation is key
Flexible automation is one of the biggest opportunities facing the ports and terminals industry currently, according to ABB Ports’ senior vice president.
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NewsInterested in environmental management in ports?
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NewsDeal inked for Ghana LNG terminal build
An Africa-focused private equity fund has signed an agreement with a Chinese engineering firm for the construction of Sub-Saharan Africa’s first regasification terminal at Ghana’s Port of Tema.
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NewsTerminal upgrades to facilitate LNG
The Spanish engineering consultant Ayesa will redesign the mooring jetty for the Enagás regasification plant at the Port of Huelva.
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NewsInteractive session to close day one of GreenPort Congress
Delegates will have the opportunity to join the discussion on measuring and reducing air pollution and GHG emissions in our interactive workshop.
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NewsSave with our supporters
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NewsHeading to Valencia in October for GreenPort?
Here is all you need to know about accommodation and networking during the packed four-day event.
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NewsEritrea considers new Red Sea port
Plans to construct a port on Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline indicate Eritrea’s re-emergence as a possible investor destination following the end of two decades of political tensions between the nation and Ethiopia.
