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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IMPETUS
COMMENT: Even before the coronavirus pandemic reared its head global supply chains were heading down an increasingly digital route but COVID-19 has provided added impetus, writes Mike Mundy.
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BALANCING COSTS & PROGRESS
During the COVID-19 era, the debate continues in Melbourne about rising port costs but also sees positive news about future infrastructure developments. John Burgoyne reports.
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GLOBAL ORDER IN DISTRESS
COMMENT: The knowledge that the coronavirus is highly contagious and that it can be deadly is certain and the impact on the global economy has been dramatic in its success in bringing it to a virtual standstill. What is less clear is what to do next after the shutdown, writes ...
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Looking to the future
COMMENT: Under current lockdown rules – for those of us that are under them – the future has a limited horizon, basically centring on the end of lockdown. Getting to see friends and family, socialising – basic things that are now seen for their true value, writes Mike Mundy.
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First US purpose-built offshore wind port
Plans have been announced to construct the first purpose-built offshore wind port in the US to help an east coast state fulfil its plan to achieve 100% clean energy by 2050.
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SE Asia ports face supply chain challenge
Drewry has outlined the investment needed to ready Southeast Asian ports for COVID-19 driven supply chain diversification alongside the advantages and challenges that these ports have.
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Equipment tender for sustainability project
A project dedicated to the environmental sustainability of ports is progressing with the issuing of an equipment tender that will enable the gathering of important data.
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Help for ports to embrace cyber security
A new white paper aims to ensure ports accurately understand and correctly define cyber security, conduct a gap analysis and take a measured, step-by-step approach towards cyber resilience.
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Global ports collaborate on climate change
Major global ports have confirmed their resolve to combat climate change during the latest meeting of a programme to deliver on key environmental goals.
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Croatian LNG terminal in demand
Almost all the capacity of a new LNG terminal in Croatia has been booked ahead of its operational start date of 1 January 2021.
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World’s largest soil-based vertical garden
A New Zealand port operator has installed the world’s largest soil-based vertical garden on its premises to contribute to bio-diversity in the wider environment.
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Call for EC to clarify state aid rules
The European Commission has been urged to avoid distortion of competition between integrated terminals and independent ones and unbundle the activities eligible for favourable tax treatment under tonnage tax schemes by clarifying the EU Maritime State Aid Guidelines .
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First for LNG reloading station
A Polish energy company has received the first supply of LNG delivered by sea to a Lithuanian port''s LNG reloading station.
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Germany's green hydrogen strategy
Germany intends to ramp up its focus on green hydrogen as a key way to help decarbonise its marine sector.
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Drones help develop 5G for ports
An innovative 5G development project will use drones to help build an open and inclusive 5G ecosystem for use in port operations, and incident management and response.
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Over 100 companies back Canadian terminal
More than 100 companies have given their support to the development of a deepwater container terminal project at a Canadian port.
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LNG terminal given go-ahead and financing
An LNG import terminal project in Europe has been given the go-ahead to proceed supported by European Union funding.
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Electric tractors aid zero emissions goal
Four electric terminal tractors will help a Swedish port move further towards its zero-emissions goal.
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Build to bring trade
The president of a Spanish port authority has said that infrastructure, multimodal operations and digitalisation are amongst areas "key" to international trade.
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Drive for nature-inclusive agriculture
A Belgian port has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) for sustainable innovation in agriculture as part of a drive to promote nature-inclusive agriculture.