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NewsLEEA SOUNDS LIFTING WARNING
Ben Dobbs, Head of LEEA Technical Services, underlines the importance of ensuring correct lifting practices are in place and that there can be a big price to be paid if things go wrong.
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NewsMassive emissions savings
Annual carbon emissions from container vessels can be reduced by tens of thousands of tonnes in a single port with an innovative technology.
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NewsGreening supply chains
Greener inland supply chain operations is the goal of a new collaborative project.
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NewsGreen ports bid
A major UK port operator is keen to get onboard the Scottish Government’s green ports initiative.
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NewsSustainable Arctic route
The Northern Transit Corridor in the Arctic will be developed as a viable and sustainable route between Asia and Europe.
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NewsElectric innovation
Electric vehicle innovation is taking a step forward with a new technology partnership.
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NewsLifting code of practice launched
The LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has made its Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (COPSULE) available to download free.
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NewsARCTIC POTENTIAL CAPPED
Market analyst Andrew Penfold explores the viability of the Northern Sea Route and the implications for the port sector.
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NewsNO STOPPING AUTO-GATES
Container terminal gate automation is advancing in terms of take-up and system capabilities with further developments in the pipeline. John Bensalhia reviews progress.
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NewsREDUCE – PRODUCE – PROCURE
How do you make the switch from diesel to electric? Drawing on UK experience, technology company Siemens highlights a proven approach to electrification and decarbonisation*
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NewsTackling air pollution
Central American and Caribbean ports will now be able to monitor air pollution more efficiently.
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NewsCOST, UNCERTAINTY, CHANGE…
Decarbonisation is advancing in UK ports but there are funding, cost and other key issues to overcome. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsTransport decarbonisation plan
Accelerating maritime decarbonisation is key to a new UK transport decarbonisation plan.
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NewsPorts take action
Ports across the globe will take actions on disruption, digitalisation and decarbonisation.
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NewsSustainability winners
The winners of the IAPH 2021 World Ports Sustainability Awards have been announced.
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NewsGetting free zones right
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is key to free trade zone development, but cooperation between all stakeholders is needed for success.
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NewsForced flexibility
Ports and terminals are being forced to embrace flexible vessel planning and this is impacting productivity.
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NewsLarge vessel challenge
The challenge of anchoring very large vessels or platforms without the requirement of very large capacity lifting vessels is being met in a new project.
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NewsCABS: ON A JOURNEY
Achieving efficient crane cab design to match today’s pressurised work environment is a big challenge. John Bensalhia examines how key suppliers are responding.
