All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 329
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NewsBritish port wins ESPO Award 2019
A British port has been awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens.
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NewsForecasting manages impact of dredging
A new service providing improved forecasting of sediment plumes caused by dredging will help ports better manage the environmental impact of this work.
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NewsAlternative fuels part of sustainability vision
A port in New Zealand has outlined plans for its sustainability strategy with potential investments in alternative fuels to minimise its carbon footprint.
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NewsChina to accelerate port development
Chinese authorities have released guidelines to accelerate the building of world-class ports, outlining major tasks and a timetable for the sector''s development.
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NewsTerminal operator may sell part of business
A major container terminal operator may sell its operations in the Netherlands.
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NewsEngine success for LNG straddle carrier
An engine prototype has been successfully tested as part of the development of an LNG-fuelled straddle carrier to help cut operational emissions.
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NewsEco cruise ship makes UK debut
A UK port has welcomed one of the most environmentally advanced cruise ships on its UK launch.
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Change must be justified
As recent events in Douala, Cameroon have demonstrated, we are now in the era of concession renewals and there is not always a guarantee of continuity for existing incumbents, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsNordic ports collaborate on SDG challenges
Ten ports in the Nordic Region have agreed to collaborate on environmental challenges related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a sector focus on sustainable port management.
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NewsPorts paying price of extreme weather
A new survey has found that ports have seen an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events and that these have had a serious impact on infrastructure, operations and cost.
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NewsNordic ports collaborate on SDG challenges
Ten ports in the Nordic Region have agreed to collaborate on environmental challenges related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a sector focus on sustainable port management.
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NewsOutside the bubble
COMMENT: One of my big issues is the relationship of the maritime business with the rest of the world, existing “outside the bubble," writes Barry Parker.
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NewsNot a smart policy
The weaponising of trade strategically to achieve political supremacy is being honed by the Trump Administration globally, irrespective if the country at the receiving end is friend or foe, writes Ben Hackett
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News€140m EIB backing for Greek port
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally agreed to provide €140m to support expansion and upgrading of a major port in Greece.
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NewsFirst bunkering at major Japanese port
The largest port in Japan has confirmed that LNG can be safely supplied to vessels onsite as its first LNG bunkering has been completed.
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NewsDecarbonisation key to green initiative
A port authority in Asia has committed to extending a major sustainability initiative with “a new focus on decarbonisation” to keep it relevant to industry goals.
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NewsTariffs take their toll
The trade war between the US and China is starting to bite, with a Californian port reporting that cargo movements last month dropped by nearly a fifth compared to the same period in 2018.
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