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  • IAPH’s Managing Director Patrick Verhoeven (second from left) at yesterday’s Accelleron event at LISW
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    IMO Net Zero Framework vote crucial for ports

    2025-09-17T15:20:00Z

    The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is calling for urgent adoption of the IMO Net Zero Framework (NZF)

  • Three container ships at dock in Deltaport, Canada with cranes shoreside
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    GCT pushes DP4 as priority

    2025-09-17T12:16:00Z

    GCT is urging Ottawa to prioritise DP4 expansion as a strategic, private-funded trade infrastructure project

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    London to host IAPH 2026 conference

    2025-09-17T12:11:00Z

    After memorable editions in 1965 and 1997, the IAPH is set to make a triumphant return to London

  • The picture shows Matt Beeton, CEO, Port of Tyne and Iain Percy OBE, CEO of Artemis Technologies with the Artemis EF-12 Pilot vessel
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    Tyne showcases its future port vessel fleet

    2025-09-17T08:36:00Z

    The Artemis EF-12 Pilot vessel has completed a demo on the River Thames, ahead of joining Tyne’s vessel fleet in 2026

  • A wide angle shot of the Grand Harbour, Port of Valletta, Malta
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    EXCLUSIVE: The power behind Malta’s green port strategy

    2025-09-16T13:45:00Z

    As the host port for the GreenPort Congress this year, the Port of Valletta stands out as a case study in ambition, planning and collaboration

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    Baltic ports map their green future

    2025-09-16T12:38:00Z

    Two new roadmaps outline practical pathways to climate-neutral operations across the Baltic Sea region

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    Felixstowe powers ahead ahead with smart trucks

    2025-09-16T11:13:00Z

    Hutchison Ports’ Port of Felixstowe has expanded its commitment to port automation by ordering 34 more autonomous trucks

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    Difficult To Read

    2025-09-15T12:00:00Z

    Drewry anticipates the ‘lurch towards protectionism’ will squeeze trade’s contribution to global GDP but it acknowledges the future is difficult to read in the Trump era. Felicity Landon  reports

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    Scars And Costs

    2025-09-15T12:00:00Z

    The Red Sea crisis continues to impact cargo flow dynamics for all shipping activities, with longer vessel sailing times and higher costs. AJ Keyes assesses the current position and challenges facing the container industry

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    Continued Hub Expansion

    2025-09-15T12:00:00Z

    With a strategic location at the crossroads of global trade routes, ports across the Middle East play a critical role in facilitating trade movement between key markets in the east and the west. AJ Keyes  tracks recent activities and assesses the impact of future expansion

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    An Emerging Matrix

    2025-09-15T12:00:00Z

    Political considerations continue to be profound influencers on the North American ports

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    Shadow ports in occupied Ukraine?

    2025-09-15T12:00:00Z

    Probably emboldened by the inability of (international) institutions to enforce sanctions, Russia is moving towards re-opening ports in occupied Ukrainian territory.

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    A Changing World With No Strategy In Sight

    2025-09-15T12:00:00Z

    The world is in a maelstrom of uncertainty as the US rapidly becomes an authoritarian state.

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    Drewry Warns Of Potential Hutch’ Deal Consequences

    2025-09-15T12:00:00Z

    In its recent webinar looking at the future prospects of the port and terminal container market – see pxx - Drewry also considered the impact of the TIL-BlackRock bid to acquire MSC’s non-Chinese assets – a deal encompassing 43 terminals, with 199 berths in 23 countries. 

  • (l-r) Jess Morden, MP for Newport East; Ashley Curnow, divisional port manager (ABP); John Griffiths, MS for Newport East; Julian Walker, chief commercial officer and regional director (ABP); Jayne Bryant, MS for Newport West; Ruth Jones, MP for Newport W
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    Port of Newport plans major expansion

    2025-09-15T10:06:00Z

    ABP is planning an £80 million expansion in Newport to boost steel trade, jobs and global connectivity

  • (l-r) Secretary of State Gregg Amore, R.I. Sen. Alana DiMario, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I. Rep. Robert Craven, Matthew King, R.I. Gov. Dan McKee, QDC MD Steven J. King, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, N.K. Councilwoman Beth Hill Ross, U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, Comm
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    Port of Davisville unveils new terminal

    2025-09-15T10:03:00Z

    The new Terminal 5 Pier has expanded The Port of Davisville’s capacity, boosting trade access and blue economy growth

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    Tyne unveils its green energy park plans

    2025-09-15T09:51:00Z

    With a kilometre-long redeveloped quay, the 230-acre Tyne Clean Energy Park will provide similar benefits to freeports

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    Electrification powers Kiel’s green future

    2025-09-12T10:07:00Z

    The Port of Kiel has now completed the final phase of construction on its extensive shore power infrastructure

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    Peel Ports boosts UK steel capacity

    2025-09-12T07:32:00Z

    Peel Ports is investing £100m to expand steel logistics capacity, boosting storage, automation and rail connectivity

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    Alicante Port launches hydrogen initiative

    2025-09-12T07:28:00Z

    The Port of Alicante has launched a consultation to develop a green hydrogen plant, as part of a wider sustainability and innovation strategy