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NewsShipping authority seeks to ‘adopt’ Portland
An impasse at the Port of Portland in Oregon may have a solution in the form of a state-owned authority tasked with reforming the container shipping terminal at the port.
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Would an EU Brexit be bad for the environment?
An IEMA survey of environment and sustainability professionals shows that the majority of participants believe the UK has benefited from EU environment and climate policy.
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NewsFrance states ocean energy objectives
Over the next seven years, the French government intends to push 100MW of installed tidal, wave and floating wind capacity and to have awarded tenders for a further 200MW to 2,000MW.
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NewsLNG ship/shore interface conference
Trelleborg''s UK marine systems operation will deliver the welcoming address at the LNG World Shipping Ship/Shore Interface Conference, an industry event providing best practice insight to all stakeholders in the LNG transportation supply chain.
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NewsNgqura invests in operational centre
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially launched two landmark developments at the Port of Ngqura as part of an ongoing programme to position the port as a container transhipment hub for Sub-Saharan Africa.
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NewsAPMT offers box weighing services at select terminals
APM Terminals is in talks with local regulatory authorities to aim to provide Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Data Management capabilities in most terminals.
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NewsMoving ahead with hybrid marine power
The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion conference brought together a broad and unique marine industry group from the UK, EU and US to discuss the way forward for hybrid marine power.
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NewsRobots help reduce emissions
Ports in California are demonstrating how autonomous technology could revolutionise freight transport helping to achieve zero-emission freight movement across the state.
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NewsPort equipment tax break
Legalisation to provide a partial tax exemption for terminal operators that purchase zero-emission, or near zero-emission, cargo-handling equipment in California has been approved.
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NewsExis courses target container requirements
Compliance systems specialist, Exis Technologies, has announced the introduction of two new e-learning courses for safe handling and packing.
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NewsGreen ferry concept
Latvian based boatbuilder Latitude Yachts has launched what it calls a game-changing new electric ASV commuter ferry.
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NewsIndia cleans up its act
The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has invited the European Commission to acknowledge the improving ship recycling practices in Alang, India.
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NewsDP World launches MENA education programme
DP World is to launch an international education programme which focuses on trade and logistics to help ensure the future growth of the sector.
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Yilport Holdings’ CEO resigns
Sean Pierce has resigned from his position as chief executive at Istanbul-based terminal operator Yilport Holdings, effective May 4, 2016.
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WA lobby for Fremantle privatisation
The Western Australian Government is pitching the state’s business and exporter lobby in a bid to win support for privatising the port of Fremantle.
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NewsShipping Australia bemoans port rate rises
A series of tariff increases at Australian ports has incurred the wrath of Shipping Australia, representing shipowners. Among recent increases is a 3% general rise by NSW Ports at Port Kembla, effective July 1.
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NewsPSA International launches $20m incubator program
PSA International has launched a new corporate venture capital arm, PSA unboxed, with an initial fund size of $20m.
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NewsBelfast opts for moveable port storage
Rubb Building Systems has designed, manufactured and constructed a new port storage structure at Belfast Harbour.
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NewsPhoenix Lighting introduces SturdiSignal Series
Phoenix Lighting has introduced its SturdiSignal Series as the latest addition to its LED crane and equipment lighting product range.
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NewsGreener lighting at Sohar
The Port of Sohar is building on its green port credentials by installing LED street lighting, the first port in the Middle East to do so.
