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NewsPSA's open logistics platform bill revealed
With a development bill of S$20m (US$15.1m) for the first phase, PSA International has confirmed that its new global trade and supply chain platform CALISTA is undergoing trials with “selected users”.
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NewsBPA calls for Brexit reassurances
The British Ports Association (BPA) has written to UK Prime Minister Theresa May to call for finance guarantees for any new border facilities and digital infrastructure that may be required following the country’s departure from the European Union.
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NewsAAPA leader calls for sanctions consideration
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has called on United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to “carefully consider” the negative effects of possible trade sanctions on port and other trade-related jobs across the US, including the consequences of probable retaliatory responses from trade allies.
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NewsYilport begins dredging at Puerto Bolívar
Turkey’s Yildirim Group has announced that its subsidiary Yilport Holding (Yilport) has started the first stage of channel dredging works at Puerto Bolívar in Ecuador — just over a year after it took over the facility.
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NewsLiebherr sells first two CBG 360 units
Swiss-based equipment manufacturer Liebherr has sold the first two units of its new CBG 360 floating crane model.
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NewsKalmar sees ‘promising’ AGV market
Global port equipment manufacturer Kalmar anticipates an “extremely promising” automated guided vehicles (AGV) market over the next three to five years.
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NewsPSA's Calista open logistics platform revealed
PSA International has revealed more details of its groundbreaking open platform under development with Crimson Logic, which it believes will address logistics on a three-dimensional level.
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NewsDP World urged to reconsider Berbera deal
Somalia''s foreign minister has said DP World should reconsider its contract with Somaliland and work with Somalia’s federal authorities so the country’s sovereignty is not violated.
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NewsAutomated mooring at forefront of port emissions battle
Cavotec is continuing to revolutionise the operation of e-vessels by delivering and maintaining its automated, unmanned, mooring system across Norwegian ferry ports.
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NewsJapan plans Tokyo Bay LNG bunkering hub
Three companies will study LNG bunkering services for ships with the aim of making Tokyo Bay an LNG bunkering hub.
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NewsRotterdam launches port call efficiency platform
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched the first version of a digital application which, it claims, will allow vessels calling at the port to reduce their waiting time by an average of 20%.
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NewsSISI: Economic 'prosperity phase' to benefit ports
Following a decade of moderate adjustment, the world’s economy has entered a transition stage from recovery to prosperity, according to Shanghai International Shipping Institute’s (SISI) Global Port Development Report (2017).
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NewsGerman port sets 2025 deadline for sustainability
Niedersachsen Ports has launched an initiative to implement and coordinate a sustainability management system with the aim of ensuring continuous improvement of processes for a sustainable future.
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NewsHow to speed up your fuel oil sulphur tests
Parker Kittiwake has launched new condition monitoring software which provides in-situ analysis of the sulphur content of fuel oil for compliance testing.
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NewsRolls-Royce helps fjord ferries to go greener
Rolls-Royce Marine has signed a deal to supply its innovative autocrossing system to a total of 13 new environmentally friendly ferries for Norwegian company Fjord1.
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NewsTAP funding applications open
The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach and are offering seed money to foster the development of new goods-movement technologies that improve air quality as part of their Technology Advancement Program (TAP).
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Breakthrough in Lyttelton melee
“Agreement in principle” has been reached in the industrial dispute between Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU).
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NewsHave you submitted an abstract yet?
There’s just one day left to submit your abstract for the 14th GreenPort Congress taking place at the Port of Valencia from 16-19 October 2018.
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NewsChinese political investment warning
A US think tank has warned that Chinese investment in ports is being used to generate political influence, expand the military and create strategic advantages.
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NewsRotterdam to target CO2 emissions
Rotterdam’s marine transport contributes 21.5m tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions each year, that’s according to figures presented at the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s Energy in Transition Summit 2018.
