Port Strategy News – Page 284
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Short haul: Still in its infancy
Rail is seen as a solution to alleviating fast growing truck volumes moving to and from port gateways
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NewsClimate change: No easy answers
Ports are particularly exposed to the effects of climate change, but sizing up the risk is a tough call, with no easy answers, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsAntwerp LNG development
Cryostar and KC LNG (The LNG division of MAKEEN Energy) have been awarded the contract for building an LNG ship bunkering and truck fuelling facility in the port of Antwerp.
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NewsCO2 emissions data dismissed
A Spanish port has rubbished a claim that it creates millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
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NewsAcquisitions a priority for Turkish operator
Gateway terminal acquisitions in emerging markets will be a big focus for a Turkish terminal operator in the next five years.
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NewsTug tackles NOx port closer to zero-emissions
A new tug with Tier 3 technology to cut emissions will be based at a California port intent on strengthening its commitment to environmentally friendly operations.
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NewsDredging for sand threatens coastal ecosystems in Kenya
Concerns have been raised about the impact of sand harvesting on Kenya coastal beaches and marine ecosystems.
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NewsDjibouti disputes DCT court ruling
The Republic of Djibouti says it cannot accept a recent court ruling in favour of DP World concerning the operation of Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT).
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NewsTree-planting project tackles deforestation
A tree-planting initiative has been carried out by a port operator to help reduce the rate of global deforestation inside or near its ports and facilities.
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NewsEastland Port’s stormwater is clean enough to drink
How a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain.
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NewsJapan: A potential LNG bunkering hub
A recent report from the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that Japan has the potential to become a major international LNG bunkering hub. Nicholas Newman reports.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering for French port
Four organisations have partnered to carry out the first LNG bunkering for a port in France with the truck-to-ship LNG bunkering of an LNG-powered hopper dredger.
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NewsPorts and shipping key to decarbonisation
The UK’s Shipping Minister has highlighted the importance of ports and shipping during a decarbonisation conference.
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NewsBPA call for innovative collaboration
The UK’s British Ports Association (BPA) has re-issued its invitation for industry bodies to collaborate it on thought leadership projects.
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NewsEPA jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks Initiative
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input on an initiative for cleaner emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.
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NewsDP World wins latest Doraleh court case
The latest legal hearing in a long running dispute over the Doraleh Container Terminal has ruled in favour of DP World.
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NewsBangladesh ports explore link to India
Michael Mackey investigates the impact of a new deal for Indian goods to transit through ports in Bangladesh.
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NewsGeorgian port contract terminated
The Georgian government is reportedly seeking a new investor for a port project in the county after the contract of the consortium originally contracted to the project was terminated.
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NewsGB£7m electric gantry cranes investment
Six electric rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes have arrived at a UK port as part of its container terminal expansion.
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NewsMTTS bunkering implemented at Spanish port
One of Spain’s major ports now offers Multi Truck to Ship (MTTS) LNG bunkering to help reduce emissions following investment by a Spanish shipping line.
