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  • battery shore power
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    Shore power drives sustainable shipping

    2021-02-18T12:06:00Z

    One EU port has achieved a sustainable first by using a battery to help charge up a short sea vessel at a terminal.

  • Maintaining revenue streams
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    BUILDING ROBUST REVENUES PART 2

    2021-02-17T21:48:00Z

    Highly-respected industry analyst, Andrew Penfold, considers service and contractual issues that promote long-term sustainable relations between shipping lines and container terminal operators.

  • Figure 1
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    RTG DEMAND UP, RMGs DOWN

    2021-02-17T18:45:00Z

    PEMA recently released its 8th Annual Yard Container Survey report. AJ Keyes looks at the results off ered from this association of port equipment suppliers

  • Dighi Port
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    Adani Ports acquires 12th port

    2021-02-17T16:36:00Z

    Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has acquired a 12th port that it plans to develop as an alternative gateway to the government-owned Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT).

  • Hydrogen hub
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    Hydrogen hub aids decarbonisation

    2021-02-17T14:54:00Z

    Decarbonisation in the UK will be given a major boost with a planned port hydrogen hub that will produce 1GW of hydrogen at its peak.

  • Ports of Stockholm
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    Sustainable ports seek EU funding

    2021-02-17T13:52:00Z

    European ports are applying for EU grant funding to invest in electrification and alternative fuels to help reduce emissions at their terminals.

  • The FREBS MaxiShip  D1 – shows the open rear doors through which the barges are floated in and out. D2 - shows the ship with the deck ‘cut away’ loaded with 8 x Mini barges plus 4 x Maxi barges (each with 5 x bulkheads) Photo: FREBS
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    Innovative port docking system

    2021-02-17T12:44:00Z

    A universal cargo system promises to save operators time and money whilst freeing up ports from blockages and congestion, writes Anne-Marie Causer.

  • NEOLINE ship
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    Tyre giant opts for carbon-free supply

    2021-02-17T12:39:00Z

    The Michelin Group has signed up with a French start-up offering carbon-free shipping to reduce its environmental footprint.

  • Port Prince Rupert in Canada has had a cargo volume spike driven largely by propane and other bulk exports Photo: Port Prince Rupert/Twitter
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    The propane power alternative for port equipment

    2021-02-17T12:30:00Z

    Many argue propane’s versatility as a port-wide energy solution offering key advantages over other energy sources in terms of emissions, air quality and cost savings.

  • feasibility study agreement
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    Study considers SOHAR Port expansion

    2021-02-16T15:48:00Z

    A feasibility study will be carried out for the expansion of SOHAR Port alongside the addition of a new container terminal capable of receiving mega vessels.

  • San Diego
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    San Diego advances clean air initiatives

    2021-02-16T15:13:00Z

    The Port of San Diego is making significant moves to advance new clean air and environmental protection strategies.

  • Isabelle Ryckbost
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    Zero-emission hubs

    2021-02-16T12:47:00Z

    Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO, shares her view on how ports can become zero emission hubs into the future.

  • Bates Clean Energy Terminal
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    UK port launches clean energy terminal

    2021-02-15T16:40:00Z

    One UK port has developed a clean energy terminal offering low-carbon focused investment and innovation opportunities.

  • VICT
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    VICT strikes are attacking automation

    2021-02-15T15:13:00Z

    A series of planned strikes at ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) at the Port of Melbourne is an attack on its automated status, VICT’s CEO has said.

  • The Liebherr smart tyre saving system presents an intelligent way to reduce tyre wear in reachstackers Photo: Liebherr
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    Smart tyre savings for reachstackers

    2021-02-15T14:02:00Z

    A new smart tyre saving system presents an intelligent way to reduce tyre wear in reachstackers benefitting the environment at the same time.

  • Zeebrugge is already an experienced, state-of-the-art natural gas hub Photo: Port of Zeebrugge
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    Port merger to create green energy hub

    2021-02-15T13:41:00Z

    The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge are to merge in order to maximise sustainable growth, resilience and leadership in the energy and digital transition.

  • signing ceremony
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    Hutchison Ports to develop Saudi port

    2021-02-15T13:15:00Z

    Hutchison Ports has signed an investment and operation agreement for a new port in Saudi Arabia.

  • Damietta Port
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    Damietta Port accelerates green drive

    2021-02-15T12:46:00Z

    Damietta Port in Egypt is accelerating its drive to replace its fossil fuel-powered cranes with electric cargo lifting equipment to save on fuel and reduce diesel emissions.

  • hydrogen hub
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    Brit port plans green hydrogen hub

    2021-02-15T12:31:00Z

    Shoreham Port has partnered with a green hydrogen developer with the aim of creating a 20MW green hydrogen hub by 2024.

  • Jeffersonville
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    Ports of Indiana seeks terminal operator

    2021-02-12T15:32:00Z

    The Ports of Indiana has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) as it seeks a general cargo terminal operator at one of its ports.