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NewsPort Services Reg "consigned to the dustbin"
The European Union’s Port Services Regulation will be "consigned to the dustbin" in the UK due to Brexit, shipping minister John Hayes has told members of the UK Major Ports Group.
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NewsEC reboots Reporting Formalities Directive
Old habits and processes, resistance to change and a ‘turf war’ over the control of data flows all contributed to the failure of the European Commission’s drive for national Maritime Single Windows, delegates at the IPCSA conference in Brussels were told.
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NewsChinese investors eye up Peruvian potential
Chinese investors are looking to build a US$1bn port on Peru’s central coast.
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NewsElectric cranes save on emissions in Thailand
Vahle electrification systems are helping to clean up crane operations at Thailand''s Laem Chabang port.
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NewsPorts must be prioritised in UK industrial strategy
Ports should be prioritised in the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy White Paper, British Ports Association’s (BPA) chief executive has said.
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NewsSimplifying supply chains to improve efficiency
A technical database of containers is helping to improve transparency and efficiency in global supply chains.
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NewsPort of Barrow could see £30m growth
The UK Port of Barrow’s annual contribution to the UK economy could be set to grow by £30m in the next decade, taking its total annual contribution to £137m.
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NewsPort of Montréal to plant 375 trees
The Port of Montréal is partnering with Socie´te´ de verdissement du Montre´al me´tropolitain (Soverdi) – the Greening Society of Metropolitan Montréal - and Alliance Forêt urbaine – the Urban Forest Alliance - to extend the canopy of greenery on its lands, with a first step for the alliance being the ...
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NewsGreat Yarmouth venture applauded
Industry figures have applauded Peel Ports Great Yarmouth’s decision to focus on the offshore wind industry in a new expansion project – a venture which, it has emerged, could exceed £30m.
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NewsWomen’s discrimination shown in port toilet provision
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Dockers has highlighted the discrimination displayed when employers fail to provide decent toilet facilities for women in their ports.
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NewsFirst Tornio Manga LNG unloading
The Wärtsilä-powered Tornio Manga liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Finland has unloaded its first LNG shipment.
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NewsPort of Amsterdam to accommodate companies affected by housing project
The Port of Amsterdam has said there is always a work/life balance challenge following concerns over a controversial onsite housing scheme.
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NewsDredging bulk carrier reduces environmental risk
A new bulk carrier is expected to make operations and materials handling in shallow water ports greener.
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NewsPartnership to develop human capital for Tuas
A new partnership aims to cultivate engineering and infocomm technology professionals for Singapore’s next generation port in Tuas.
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NewsRemote-controlled RMGs for Noatum Bilbao
Two remote-controlled rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) for intermodal operation will improve efficiency and safety at Noatum Container Terminal Bilbao.
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NewsEnergy ports directory to steer investment
A new Scottish ports directory will support commercial investment in active marine energy industry ports.
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NewsUK Budget: Not a great deal in it for ports
UK ports have welcomed the Chancellor’s vision of the country as a free-trading nation in its latest Budget, but say there wasn''t a great deal in it for ports.
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NewsEuropean ports welcome CO2 emissions agreement
ESPO says it welcomes the agreement made between the European Parliament and Council setting a deadline for a global solution on CO2 emissions from shipping.
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NewsBarcelona gets behind the use of electric vehicles
The Port of Barcelona is backing the use of electric vehicles by investing in 31 electric vehicles and 47 charging points.
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NewsWater quality monitors for the Keil Canal
MacArtney has supplied a series of water quality monitor (WQM) instruments from Sea-Bird Scientific for a monitoring and modelling project in the Kiel Canal, Northern Germany.
