Europe
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Lack of COVID-19 equipment puts ports at risk
30/03/2020Vital equipment used to protect workers against coronavirus (COVID-19) is running out, a ports trade association has warned. READ more
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Port closures an “extreme” measure
19/03/2020A new UK bill that could see individual ports temporarily close due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) should only be used in extreme circumstances, a port body has said. READ more
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UK port joins data-sharing partnership
02/03/2020The first UK port has joined a data-sharing ports partnership that aims to improve efficiency and reduce the costs of trade, as well as carbon emissions. READ more
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Request for more UK Coronavirus support
28/02/2020The British ports industry is requesting further support for port health authorities to enable them to be fully prepared for any emergency controls that need to be implemented as a result of the Coronavirus. READ more
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Maritime decarbonisation efforts shared
24/02/2020Decarbonisation measures being implemented by the European maritime sector have been shown to EU and national policymakers who visited a Belgian port as part of European Shipping Week activities. READ more
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New feeder service for DPW London Gateway
20/02/2020DP World London Gateway has announced a new feeder service to help it provide smarter and more sustainable trade solutions for cargo owners. READ more
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Port expansion permit process restarts
14/02/2020A global terminal operator has re-initiated the process of obtaining the necessary permits to build a port in Georgia. READ more
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DP World acquires majority stake in terminal
13/02/2020DP World has agreed to acquire a majority 51% stake in a Ukraine container terminal. READ more
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UK ports seize freeports opportunity
12/02/2020UK port organisations have welcomed the launch of a 10-week consultation by the government which aims to establish up to 10 new freeports across the UK. READ more
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Commission CBER decision criticised
11/02/2020Associations representing shippers, freight forwarders and port service providers have objected to the inclusion in the European Commission’s 2020 Work Programme of the decision of the Commission to extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation READ more
