All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 260
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NewsCall for adoption of efficient green motors
A whitepaper is calling for greater adoption of efficient motors and variable speed drives to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.
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NewsTaiwan's ports key to offshore wind progress
Taiwan''s ports are playing an important role in the development of offshore wind projects.
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Press ReleasesTVH invests in over 3,200 new solar panels
TVH, global player in the field of parts for forklifts, industrial vehicles and agricultural tractors, continues to invest in green energy. With its new installation of 3,260 strategically placed solar panels in Waregem, the company brings its total number of solar panels in Belgium to 26,605. This way, TVH continues ...
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NewsMUA: THE BIGGER PICTURE
Victoria International Container Terminals is the latest Australian terminal operator to be dragged into conflict with the Maritime Union of Australia. The MUA cites failure to reach an Enterprise Agreement as the cause but is this the whole story?
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NewsUK needs to support shore power in ports
UK Government support is essential to enable shore power projects for reduced emissions and decarbonisation in ports, a new report has found.
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NewsFREEPORTS: THE BIDS ARE IN
David Mundy of legal firm BDB Pitmans discusses the main criteria, candidates and challenges associated with the selection process for operators of the 10 new UK Freeports
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NewsGreener production thanks to solar
One Belgian based industrial part manufacturer is investing in green solar power to reach its goal of carbon neutrality.
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NewsMergers and acquisitions up in port sector
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the port sector has been growing, with recent M&As indicating the sector is consolidating, reports a maritime research consultancy.
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NewsCoastlink Live to focus on post-Brexit short sea
Get up to date with all things short-sea shipping before the Coastlink Conference in September, by signing up to the first online conference in April.
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NewsNigeria tackles corruption and congestion
A Nigerian Ports Process Manual (NPPM) has been launched to cut corruption, promote transparency, improve efficiency and reduce congestion at ports and terminals.
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NewsNO TO EASY GATES TO GO THROUGH
COMMENT: It is interesting to note that the latest UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport highlights what it sees as the plight of small island states (SIDS), buffeted under the impact of the pandemic and subject to regular shocks as a result of climate change. writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsMULTIRIO MULTI GAINS
MultiRio container terminal in Rio de Janeiro has a new terminal operating deal and is gearing up to handle the largest box ships in the East Coast of South America (ECSA) trades, as Rob Ward discovers.
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Calling the shots under COVID-19
COMMENT: At this juncture, it would have been excellent to look at COVID-19 in the rear-view mirror, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsINTEGRATED PORT PLANNING
Ann Moore, 2020 Port Chair of the Port of San Diego, California, highlights the new integrated port planning process adopted by the port and how this is progressively delivering greater benefits to all stakeholders.
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The relevance of economics on international trade and ports?
COMMENT: Harping on a familiar subject, we really do need to ask ourselves what relevance economics has on international trade? writes Ben Hackett.
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NewsContracts signed for AUS$125m port rail project
Contracts have been signed for a $125m Australian port rail project that improve supply chain logistics and reduce congestion.
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NewsGreen hydrogen plans for Scottish port
Plans to manufacture and use green hydrogen at a Scottish renewables port could help it drive forward net zero operations.
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NewsPort operations common language within reach
Port operators and manufacturers are moving closer towards adopting a common language for port operations with increased operational efficiency, safety, improved cyber security improvement, costs reduction and a carbon footprint decrease.
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NewsPorts sign MoU for environmental protection
Two ports keen to advance the development and deployment of innovative technologies specifically related to navigational safety and environmental protection have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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NewsUK freeport to boost offshore wind investment
A proposed new freeport in the UK will turbo-charge the development of an offshore wind hub according to the partnership of businesses and public authorities backing the bid.
