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MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

In a move that could have repercussions for China’s investment in overseas ports, Israel has launched a review into a Chinese deal to develop part of the port of Haifa, amid US…

20th December 2018

Security concerns prompt Haifa investigation

20th December 2018

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has warned US member ports what to expect in the event of a government shutdown.

20th December 2018

Government shutdown hangs over US ports

20th December 2018

WORLD

WORLD

A NEW programme that aims to pilot smart digital initiatives to boost trade and foster economic growth in North East ports has been launched.

19th December 2018

New digital technology project that aims to work with North East ports

19th December 2018

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

A joint-venture formed by DP World and SMS group aims to reduce container handling costs and improve speed, energy efficiency and safety with a new and intelligent storing system at Jebel Ali…

18th December 2018

Intelligent storing system helps efficiency

18th December 2018

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

A Canaveral Port Authority-sponsored project aims to protect the coastal environment by moving more than 1.3m cubic yards of sand to replenish 3.5m of beach south of Port Canaveral in Florida.

18th December 2018

Canaveral supports sand protection project

18th December 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

The Port of Rotterdam has estimated that by 2020 it will have granted nine licenses to LNG bunker providers to operate onsite with the help of the IAPH LNG bunkering audit tool.

18th December 2018

Audit tool helping LNG bunkering quality

18th December 2018

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Konecranes’ startup programme has scouted over 2000 startups to find new technologies that could benefit its customers in ports and terminals.

17th December 2018

Konecranes to help bring new tech to ports

17th December 2018

WORLD

WORLD

The Ro-pax Fior Di Levante will plug into the first shore power facility in Eastern Mediterranean region at a special inauguration ceremony taking place at Killini port on Thursday 20th December 2018…

17th December 2018

The first shore-to-ship electrical supply connection in Eastern Mediterranean to kick-off at the port of Killini in Greece On Thursday 20th December 2018

17th December 2018

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

The Tristar Group has committed to ban non-reusable plastic materials in its shipping operations at SOHAR Port and Freezone, commencing 2019.

17th December 2018

SOHAR operator to ban non-reusable plastic

17th December 2018

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Don’t delay! Submissions are now invited for the 2019 GreenPort Cruise & Congress, hosted by Port of Oslo from 15-18 October 2019.

13th December 2018

Limited time remaining to submit your abstract for GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2019

13th December 2018