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  • It is intended that the Hyster truck entering development will be fuelled by the Nuvera cell combined with a lithium-ion battery Photo: Hyster and CCI
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    Grant for zero-emissions Nuvera-powered truck

    2018-09-20T11:36:00Z

    The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded manufacturing company Hyster a grant to support the development of a zero-emissions container handling truck, powered by a Nuvera fuel cell, for the US’ Port of Los Angeles.

  • The port joins IPCSA as it launches its Port Optimizer technology platform Photo: Port of Los Angeles
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    First US member for IPCSA

    2018-09-20T11:36:00Z

    The Port of Los Angeles has become the first US member of Port Community System (PCS) grouping the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA).

  • BLS combines solid-state LED lighting technology with wireless capabilities and an asset management platform (image is of Port Freeport) Photo: Roy Luck/flickr/CC BY 2.0
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    Freeport LED-refit half-complete

    2018-09-20T11:36:00Z

    The US’ Port Freeport has seen the completion of the first of two stages in its transition to high-mast (HM) light-emitting diode (LED) lighting.

  • Simon Clarke (right) presenting the OCS certificate to David Jones, group health, safety and environment manager at PD Ports Photo: PD Ports
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    Teesport makes plastic history

    2018-09-20T11:36:00Z

    Teesport in North East England has become the first UK port to actively minimise the risk of plastic pellets from leaking into the environment.

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    Intermodal Europe 2018 steers the way for the global container shipping industry

    2018-09-20T09:36:00Z

    With the global container shipping market currently estimated to be worth $4 trillion and representing almost two thirds the value of total global trade, there have been a number of significant changes over the last few years. In an industry of constant movement, both literally and figuratively, trends are pointing ...

  • Extensive transportation infrastructure is being built under the scope of the Yamal LNG project, including a sea port Photo: Novatek
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    Joint venture LNG-fuelled icebreaker fleet

    2018-09-19T14:29:00Z

    A new agreement between two Russian operators aims to establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop, finance and implement a project to create a LNG-fuelled icebreaker fleet.

  • Artist’s rendering of Port Canaveral’s new Cruise Terminal 3 slated for completion in June 2020 Photo: Port of Canaveral
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    Canaveral and Carnival terminal agreement

    2018-09-19T13:58:00Z

    Carnival’s new 180,000-tonne ship first North American-based LNG powered ship will homeport at Port Canaveral’s new Cruise Terminal 3.

  • Port of Los Angeles
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    Concern over trade tariffs impact

    2018-09-19T13:06:00Z

    Following the US government’s imposition of an additional US$200bn in protective trade tariffs against Chinese imports, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has voiced its concern over the impact on jobs and retaliatory responses.

  • ABP is working to increase the efficiency of its supply chains Photo: ABP
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    Blockchain project to improve port efficiency

    2018-09-19T11:47:00Z

    Associated British Ports (ABP) will be working with a digital logistics enabler to create one of Europe’s first detailed pilot programmes to use blockchain technology to improve port connectivity.

  • The 45-metre ship built by Baltic Workboats is equipped with Editron hybrid electric drivetrain systems Photo: Danfoss Editron
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    Hybrid patrol ship will help combat pollution

    2018-09-19T11:10:00Z

    Estonia’s border authorities have launched a hybrid patrol vessel that helps protect the environment from oil spills and cuts fuel consumption using innovative Danfoss Editron hybrid electric propulsion.

  • ABP is working to increase the efficiency of its supply chains Photo: ABP
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    Blockchain project to improve port efficiency

    2018-09-19T10:41:00Z

    ABP will be working with a digital logistics enabler on one of Europe’s first detailed pilot programmes using blockchain technology to improve port connectivity.

  • Banana
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    Drewry: Greenfield projects in decline

    2018-09-18T18:32:00Z

    There are relatively few greenfield projects currently in the ports sector compared to the past, despite there now being a larger market for them, Drewry has said.

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    Digital knowledge hub targets innovation

    2018-09-18T12:15:00Z

    The Port of Barcelona has unveiled a new digital knowledge hub set up to provide information on the innovative initiatives that are transforming the world of logistics, transport and ports internationally.

  • San Diego is continuing to champion the environment Photo: Port of San Diego/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
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    San Diego sets environmental bar even higher

    2018-09-18T10:24:00Z

    San Diego is continuing to champion the environmental care of its diverse ecosystems by enrolling in the Green Marine programme, North America’s largest voluntary marine environmental certification programme.

  • The LNG bunker barge, with 7,500 cubic metres of LNG capacity, will be owned and operated by FueLNG Pte Ltd Photo: FueLNG
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    ABS to class Singapore LNG bunker barge

    2018-09-18T08:50:00Z

    ABS has been selected by FueLNG Pte Ltd to class Singapore’s first LNG bunker barge which is scheduled to begin construction in January 2019.

  • Port of Wilmington
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    Major storm disruption for Carolina ports

    2018-09-17T21:30:00Z

    North Carolina Ports (NCP) has reported major disruption for the Ports of Wilmington & Morehead City as a result of Storm Florence, with both ports remaining closed until 20 September at least.

  • Bagamoyo
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    Revival opportunity for Bagamoyo project

    2018-09-17T14:32:00Z

    Port management firm China Merchants Holdings International (CHMI) has expressed its interest in reviving the Bagamoyo Port and Special Zone project in Tanzania.

  • Hyster aims to offer the fuel cell and battery powered container handler with a choice of charging options Photo: Hyster
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    Zero-emissions fuel cell container handlers

    2018-09-17T13:10:00Z

    Hyster is developing a zero-emissions container handling truck powered by a Nuvera hydrogen fuel cell combined with a lithium-ion battery.

  • 'Yara Birkeland' is a concept battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions Photo: Yara
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    Norway backs the use of autonomy and hydrogen

    2018-09-17T11:02:00Z

    Norway has pledged its intention to go even further than the IMO’s initial strategy on greenhouse gases adopted in April.

  • World Ports Climate Action Program
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    Ports collaborate for climate programme

    2018-09-14T14:19:00Z

    The port authorities of Hamburg, Barcelona, Antwerp, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Vancouver and Rotterdam will collaborate on multiple projects that address the issue of climate change.