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NewsBrexit: Ports continue to lead preparations
The message from the ports sector ahead of the Brexit deal vote in the UK House of Commons today is that ports are resilient, but the government needs to act swiftly to manage challenges.
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Industry "oppose" Access Point Interface
Maritime organisations have urged the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism not to create an EU Level Access Point Interface following its adoption of the Clune Report on the draft Regulation for a European Maritime Single Window Environment.
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Urgent challenges to overcome on hydrogen use
With more ports considering hydrogen fuelling options for shoreside equipment, there is a pressing need to overcome the challenge of inexperience, according to Hydrogen Europe.
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NewsEastern port alliance competition roadblock
Hong Kong’s Competition Commission has opened an investigation into the newly formed ‘Hong Kong Seaport Alliance’ to assess whether it breaks fair competition rules.
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NewsHong Kong "prime candidate" for alliance
Hong Kong has "long been a prime candidate" for a terminal alliance, Drewry’s senior analyst for Ports & Terminals has said following the formation of the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance.
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NewsFirst hydrogen machinery at a European port
The Port of Valencia will use hydrogen battery-propelled machinery to become the first port in Europe to incorporate hydrogen energy to reduce emissions and the environmental impact of its operations.
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NewsNWSA engine emissions rule kicks in
As of 1 January 2019, only trucks with a 2007 or newer engine or equipped with a certified retrofit are allowed to enter the international container terminals of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) under its Clean Truck Program rule.
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Latest news on global port data standards
Consensus has been reached on critical global data standards for port call data, with a view to allowing machines to better “understand each other" when it comes to shared port call data.
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Port association issues stark safety warning
The British Ports Association (BPA) has called on the international shipping community to “face up” to safety concerns on defective pilot ladders and use of dangerously-weighted heaving lines.
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NewsCortés positions itself for the future
Alex Hughes examines the Honduran plan that will support growth at its key hub
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NewsTaking sustainability to the next level
Michele Witthaus reports on a trend towards collaborative port initiatives for sustainability.
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NewsFenders: Much more than a berth protector
Dave MacIntyre finds out why fender evolution has demanded a review of current best practices
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NewsAll the right moves
Ports are increasingly having to consider mobility of people as well as freight. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPorts left choking on empties
Alex Hughes reports on strategies to reduce empty container backlogs that clog up the quay
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NewsIntelligent storing system helps efficiency
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 Terminal 4.
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NewsKonecranes to help bring new tech to ports
Konecranes’ startup programme has scouted over 2000 startups to find new technologies that could benefit its customers in ports and terminals.
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NewsBroaden customer awareness, port authorities told
Port authorities need to widen their understanding of their customers to include their customers’ customers, beneficial cargo owners and the end-consumer, as well as their traditional shipping line, terminal operator and other maritime stakeholder base.
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NewsPorts to face more cascading loops
Ports will have to deal with more cascading loops with implications including a need for more berth space, Drewry has said.
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NewsShort sea shipping focus for prime event
Submissions are now being invited for the Southampton 2019 Coastlink Conference, which will focus on the latest developments and future of short sea and feeder container shipping and how they form part of a competitive supply chain.
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NewsUrgent need to optimise port calls
Each day, the need for port call optimisation is growing, especially with the International Maritime Organization’s commitment to lower total annual greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by at least 50% by 2050.
