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NewsPorts help drive demand for low emission trucks
The drive to reduce emissions in North America is increasing demand for electric trucks, say the electric vehicle technology specialists.
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NewsUS west coast targets at-berth emissions
Proposals for new technology to reduce at-berth emissions for non-container vessels are being invited in California.
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NewsDrivers end POMTOC boycott
A boycott by independent owner-operator drivers in protest at slow turn times at the Port of Miami Terminal Operating Company (POMTOC) ended last week.
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NewsEC to invest €78.9m into port development
The European Commission (EC) has announced a proposal to invest €78.9m into developing maritime ports and €44.7m into developing inland waterways under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
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NewsNavis CTO identifies top port tech trends
Navis'' chief technology officer (CTO) has identified the technology trends in the ocean shipping sector that he views as having the greatest impact in 2018 and beyond.
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Guam Authority considers $72.6m borrowing
The Port Authority of Guam could soon borrow a $72.6m bond to fund infrastructure upgrades at the Port of Guam if territory Governor Eddie Calvo signs the bill permitting it to do so.
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NewsHelsinki port charges support green operators
The Port of Helsinki is balancing out nominal rises in port charges with a new green incentive for 2018.
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NewsMyanmar keen to restart Dawei project
Myanmar''s government is looking into ways to restart the currently-suspended development of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) which includes a deep-sea port in Myanmar.
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NewsLA/LB targets at-berth emissions
Proposals for new technology to reduce at-berth emissions for non-container vessels are being invited in California.
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NewsVER system reduces tanker emissions
A new Voyage Emissions Reduction (VER) system will reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from tankers by up to 75%.
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Exporters criticise Puerto Bolívar price hikes
In Ecuador, assembly member Carlos Falquez Batallas has called upon the State Comptroller General to undertake a “special examination of the pre-contract procedure and the execution of the contract as part of a public-private agreement between the government of former President Rafael Correa, the Port Authority of Puerto Bolívar and ...
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NewsPeru government argues for 30-year concession extensions
The Peruvian government has put before parliament a proposal to increase port concessions from a maximum of 30 years to an upper level of 60 years.
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Concasa only bidder for Cadiz box terminal
Just one bid was received for the future container terminal concession at the Spanish Port of Cadiz, submitted by Compañía Gaditana de Contenedores (Concasa). However, Concasa will need to wait until December 11 to find out if the bid is compliant.
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NewsElectric RTGs reducing Colombo emissions
A USD$10m project to convert cranes from diesel to electric-powered has reduced emissions at Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo.
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NewsSTM project to help operational efficiency
A new Sea Traffic Management (STM) project will help improve safety and efficiency in the ports of Rauma and Gävle.
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NewsNSW Draft Freight and Ports Plan released
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has released its Draft Freight and Ports Plan which highlights six priority areas.
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NewsNavis launches online training portal
A new Navis customised training portal will enable terminal operators to employ skilled workers to fully utilise TOS technology and improve overall productivity.
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NewsChabahar Port aids Indian trade
An agreement which allows Indian goods to bypass Pakistan has been declared “strategically and commercially very important.”
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COMMENT: Crumlin - workers’ rights or self-interest?
COMMENT: The act of implementing a picket to back the case of a Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) worker who was refused shifts by Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) appears to be something of a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Why go to this length, even allowing for the fact ...
