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  • MoorMaster, integrated with its shore power systems have moored and charged the world’s first fully electric car ferry, the ZeroCat MF Ampere
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    Doubling up on tech to drive sustainability

    2018-06-25T12:35:00Z

    Cavotec is increasingly combining the separate areas of automated mooring and shore power into an integrated package – one that delivers environmental and operational benefits in parallel, writes Sofus Gedde-Dahl, sales director e-ferries at Cavotec.

  • In a port or terminal, the main channel directly linked to open sea is most at risk as it is directly affected by tides and adverse weather
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    Assessing climate risk at ports

    2018-06-25T12:26:00Z

    First, the bad news, assessing risk within ports and terminals is extremely challenging thanks to multiple factors in play. It’s not just the possibility of accidental pollution but the added risk from natural disasters such as flooding and storms By Weynand Haitjema, Pinkerton regionional managing director, EMEA

  • Supporters signing up
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    Supporters signing up for GreenPort Valencia

    2018-06-25T12:17:00Z

    Key industry bodies such as the European Sea Ports Organisation and the International Windship Association have reaffirmed their support of GreenPort Congress for the 2018 edition to be held in Valencia.

  • GP programme topics released
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    Your final chance to be part of this exciting programme

    2018-06-25T12:07:00Z

    The topics on the programme at this year’s GreenPort Valencia have been confirmed and the programme will focus on the theme of ‘Profiting from green initiatives’.

  • LNG bunkering in Valencia
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    Host port update: Port of Valencia bunkering operation first

    2018-06-25T12:07:00Z

    Valenciaport has taken a step further in its policy of reducing emissions, especially those of ships docked at the Port of Valencia; which will bring immediate improvements in the air quality of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

  • Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal
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    Prince Rupert set for capacity of 1.8m teus

    2018-06-22T16:36:00Z

    The next phase of expansion for the DP World Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal will increase annual throughput capacity to 1.8m teus when complete in 2022.

  • Hydrogen as an energy integrator
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    More incentives needed to make green switch

    2018-06-22T14:26:00Z

    Green technologies need the right incentives in place to be adopted on a wider scale making the case easier for operators to switch.

  • Niklas Thulin
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    Ports must plan for electric charging

    2018-06-21T16:50:00Z

    Electric powertrains will solve global CO2 emissions challenges but terminals need to account for charging requirements, according to an electromobility expert.

  • Frederik Stork
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    Navis warns on risks of data misinterpretation

    2018-06-21T15:06:00Z

    Data gained from artificial intelligence (AI) needs to be interpreted using appropriate technology, not manually, a technology expert has warned.

  • Ports in the US and in Europe are already piloting emission free electric trucks
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    Germany to dish out electric truck subsidies

    2018-06-21T11:28:00Z

    Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport (BMVI) has launched a subsidy policy for environmentally friendly trucks which will be open for applications from July.

  • The reduction of carbon footprint is one of Ecoslops' fundamental business objectives
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    Cleantech firm to conduct carbon impact study

    2018-06-21T10:52:00Z

    A petroleum waste recycler has hired a french consulting firm to assess the carbon impact of its new production site scheduled to open in 2019.

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    Plastic surgery for our sea

    2018-06-21T10:09:00Z

    COMMENT: As a long-term shipping and ports professional living and working on the island nation of the UK, I’m acutely aware of the vital importance of shipping to our everyday lives. But recently I’ve been struck by the intrinsic relevance of consumer choices to our sector, writes Carly Fields.

  • There's no escape for ports from environmental scrutiny. Credit: Photomat, Pixabay, CC0
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    Blurred stakeholder lines no excuse

    2018-06-21T09:35:00Z

    COMMENT: ‘Ports and biodiversity’ – an oxymoron, or a concept that needs to be embraced properly by our maritime community, asks Charles Haine.

  • Setubal's vehicle throughput was up 38% in the first quarter of 2018. Credit: APSS
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    Setúbal prepares for a connected future

    2018-06-21T09:35:00Z

    Felicity Landon finds that deeper water and new rail links are set to boost the Portuguese port.

  • An investment programme at Novorossiysk will increase handling to 7.1m tonnes. Credit: Hamuraj, pixabay, CC0
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    Going with the grain a win for ports

    2018-06-21T09:35:00Z

    Michael King finds that growing export figures bode well for dry cargo ports.

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    We need more mavericks in ports

    2018-06-21T09:34:00Z

    COMMENT: In various previous columns I have argued that port development is often ‘emergent’ rather than planned, writes Peter de Langen.

  • Oakland is held up as an innovator in incorporating digitisation. Credit: rulenumberone2, Flickr, CC BY 2.0
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    Waking up to the digital revolution

    2018-06-21T09:34:00Z

    Parvez Mansuri welcomes ports shaking off years of inertia to embrace digitisation.

  • Port water needs to be kept clean to avoid contamination. Photo Credit: industryandtravel, 123rf
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    Crossing contamination off the risk list

    2018-06-21T09:34:00Z

    Contamination can take many forms, but all could cost a port dearly. John Bensalhia reports

  • South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa, could be good for port development. Credit: GovernmentZA, Flickr, CC BY-ND 2.0
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    Presidential support for South Africa’s rebuild

    2018-06-21T09:33:00Z

    Optimism is increasing around the development of the nation’s ports. Kerry Dimmer reports

  • Airobotics drones help in the day-to-day construction of the new port at Haifa. Credit: Airobotics
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    Drones can make or break a port

    2018-06-21T09:33:00Z

    There are benefits, but also worrying risks associated with drone use in ports, finds Alex Hughes.