All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 294
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NewsTanzanian port construction begins
The foundation stone has been laid for the construction of a US$20m inland port in Tanzania.
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NewsSpanish port looks to renewables
A Spanish port has held its first roundtable addressing the future of marine renewable energy.
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NewsNO CLEAR WINNER IN BC
There’s a huge brawl underway in British Columbia, Canada. At stake is the future of coal ports, especially of coal export terminal facilities, as Gordon Feller reports.
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NewsHydrogen trucks to cut CO2 in Europe
A new initiative aims to get 1,000 hydrogen-powered, zero-emission trucks on the roads connecting the Netherlands, Belgium, and West Germany by 2025.
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NewsBreaking new ground in eco certification
An Australian port has broken new ground in Australia and New Zealand by becoming the first port in the region to be certified by EcoPorts, the global environmental and sustainability standard for the ports sector.
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NewsFrench port awarded PERS certification
A French port has been recertified by Ecoports’ Port Environmental Review System (PERS) in recognition of its sustainability efforts.
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NewsSustainability efforts see renewable projects
A major UK port operator is continuing to transform its ports and terminals into low carbon, resilient hubs to help build sustainable supply chains.
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NewsMAJOR PROGRESS IN KAOHSIUNG
Significant changes have been confi rmed in the Port of Kaohsiung as part of a major relocation and reclamation plan at Taiwan’s largest container facility, as AJ Keyes discovers.
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NewsBlank sailings put pressure on ports
High volume vessel calls as a result of blank sailings is putting pressure on port operations.
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Covid-19 impacts port operations
The unforeseen outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 has impacted many port operations across Africa with East Africa’s biggest Port of Mombasa being described as a ‘hotspot’ for transmission of the virus.
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NewsBA CONCESSIONS EXTENDED
Armageddon, or the end of the current concession road at least, almost came for the three container terminals that operate out of Puerto Nuevo, in Buenos Aires. Rob Ward investigates.
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NewsAustralian port pursues UN SDGs
An Australian port is amongst a group of institutions that have united to advocate for and drive local adoption of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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NewsRail operations help green new terminal
Emissions-cutting rail transport will play a major role in the operations of a new transshipment terminal soon to be operational in Sweden.
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NewsTELP TARGETS HOTSPOTS
The Swedish Club has analysed years of claims data to identify 30 high-risk ‘hotspot’ locations. It is now using AIS technology to warn insured ships of the risks. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsSecurity funding for over 30 port authorities
More than 30 US port authorities will receive a share of US$100m allocated by a government grant programme for security investments.
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NewsTugs to aid contract for Brunei LNG plant
A new partnership involving the supply of newbuild tugs will help fulfill a LNG terminal support contract to provide marine services for a major LNG plant in Brunei.
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NewsDecarbonisation advisory panel launches
An International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation (IAP) has been established to develop a strategy to support the industry in achieving decarbonisation.
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NewsMelbourne sees largest container ship
The Port of Melbourne has welcomed the largest container ship by maximum capacity to call at its facilities in what is seen as a demonstration of the port’s ability to accommodate the next generation of global container vessels.
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NewsDecarbonisation requires 'Green Transitions'
Ports can play a pivotal role in the world’s decarbonisation challenge but only if 10 ''Green Transitions'' are made in and around ports, a new study has found.
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NewsPort-city projects in the running for top award
Seven innovative port-city projects which focus on efficiency are in the running for the 2020 ESPO Award.
