Port Strategy News – Page 276
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering at Lithuanian port
Truck to ship LNG bunkering has been carried out for the first time at a port in Lithuania to help further its commitment to sustainable operations.
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NewsCoronavirus hits California ports
Two Californian ports have reported continued disruption to the supply chain as coronavirus (COVID-19) takes its toll on port and shipping operations.
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NewsCoronavirus container contraction threat
The containerised trade sector could see a large contraction in global container demand this year as a result of coronavirus.
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NewsTARGETING ZERO-CARBON FOOTPRINTS
How are ports helping to reduce emission levels to zero in the operation of container handling? John Bensalhia reports on modern day design and technology use
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NewsLand reclamation facilitates mega ships
Taiwan’s largest-ever port land reclamation project has been completed as part of project to build a new large container transshipment terminal to accommodate mega ships.
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NewsCarbon capture benefits whole supply chain
What is reportedly the UK''s first carbon capture project should help one port lower emissions and the Government hit zero carbon targets.
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NewsUK port marks charity climate initiative
A UK port will mark WWF’s Earth Hour with an ''All Electric Day'', dedicated to promoting ways to reduce carbon emissions.
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NewsDover is LNG ready
The Port of Dover has said is LNG ready following the arrival of a new hybrid battery-powered cruise ship belonging to a company currently investing in the low-carbon fuel.
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NewsTug Design Goes Hi-Tech in Search of Optimisation
Digitalisation is a driving force as tug manufacturers capture data from the tug’s operating performance to enhance design improvements and modifications.
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NewsCan India’s east coast corridor project succeed?
Gordon Feller asks whether the much talked about, but not yet fully developed, desire to introduce coastal corridors along India’s substantial coastline might hold water.
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NewsAbu Dhabi Ports advances in automation
Abu Dhabi Ports has announced a vessel automation project that will help increase operational efficiency and safety while furthering its digitalisation and smart port goals.
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NewsShore power mandatory for terminal
A planned cruise and ferry terminal at a Spanish port must allow docked ships to connect to shoreside power, have photovoltaic solar panels on all roofs and decks and operate using measures to cut emissions and use sustainable energy.
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NewsCargotec CEO sheds light on Navis evaluation
The CEO of Cargotec has provided key insight into the company’s decision to undertake a strategic evaluation of Navis with a potential sale of the software business.
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NewsFloating battery offers clean energy at port
A European port has teamed up with an energy supplier to cut emissions and noise by pioneering a mobile floating battery service at the port.
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NewsCoronavirus could delay port project
Coronavirus (COVID-19) could delay major projects in Singapore, which include a new port, the country’s transport minister has warned.
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NewsEPC contract moves US LNG project forward
An engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract has been signed for the Port Arthur LNG liquefaction project under development in Port Arthur, Texas.
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NewsUS port supports clean fuels standard
A port in Washington, US, has called for continued progress toward a statewide Clean Fuels Standard in a bid to aid its sustainability goals.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering in mainland Portugal
The first LNG bunkering operation in mainland Portugal has been carried out at a port as part of the country’s efforts to decarbonise the economy.
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NewsPushing Port Development in Indonesia
A World Bank project in Indonesia is seeking to reduce costs and improve supply-chain reliability – but are ports the chokepoint in the system, asks Gordon Feller.
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NewsOnshore power draft guidelines under review
Draft guidelines on safe operation of onshore power supply to ships are set to be finalised shortly.
