All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 517
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NewsNo further port bureaucracy needed in Chile
Daniel Fernández, president of Chile’s Port and Maritime Chamber (Camport), has rejected the idea of creating an Under-secretariat of Ports to oversee issues impacting on the sector.
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NewsCentralisation cannot solve Santos bottlenecks
The mayor of Santos has partially blamed the centralisation of port management for the excessive number of bottlenecks at the Port of Santos. Paulo Alexandre Barbosa has therefore again asked for decision-making at the port to be decentralised.
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NewsSSA investment boosts traffic in Mexico
SSA Mexico has confirmed that it has ongoing investment of $562m in its container, cruise, general cargo and automotive terminals in Mexico.
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NewsRolls-Royce and Google sign AI deal
Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Google to further develop its intelligent awareness systems, which are improving the safety of existing vessels and are vital to making autonomous ships a reality.
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NewsGreenPorts Materiality and SDG’s Survery – please take part!
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NewsFinnish LNG terminal to ease distribution
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal will connect to the Finnish gas grid and be accessible to major harbours.
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NewsIncrease in LNG vessels drives bunker demand
Skangas has bunkered LNG using its new bunker vessel Coralius to a tanker at the Port of Gothenburg for the first time.
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NewsKPA container terminal tender still open
The tender to run phase one of Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) new container terminal is reportedly still up for grabs.
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NewsCanadian port proposal clears environmental hurdle
A proposal to build a new deep-sea port in Iqaluit has been given environmental approval by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB).
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NewsBattery systems promise offshore energy savings
A Norwegian offshore shipping operator looks to benefit from savings created by energy storage systems.
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NewsFirst fully electric medium-range forklift
Kalmar has launched a new range of 9-18 tonne electric forklift trucks which it claims is an industry first in capacity range.
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NewsContainer handlers reducing fuel usage
Empty container handling trucks are lowering fuel consumption and emissions at a European carbon neutral container terminal.
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NewsTailor made heavy weighing solution at Felixstowe
The UK’s Port of Felixstowe has invested in a heavy-duty weighing system to help speed up operations and keep abreast of the competition in Europe.
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NewsLithium ion battery systems receive DNV-GL approval
A lithium ion battery system has received Type Approval by DNV-GL for use in battery-powered or hybrid vessels and offshore units opening up the options on the market.
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NewsPort of Caio to increase Angola trade by 30%
Port of Caio will begin operating in 2019 and is expected to increase Angola’s trade by at least 30%.
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NewsDP World to up its investment in Senegal
DP World is to build an integrated port, logistics and economic zone in Dakar to provide seamless movement of cargo to 16 landlocked African nations.
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NewsBPA calls for more discussion on UK free ports policy
The British Ports Association (BPA) has called for a new debate on a free ports policy following a new report which urges the government to reconsider the option post-Brexit.
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NewsMake a date with GreenPort Amsterdam
Hot topics to be explored associated with ‘everyday’ challenges of a Port Industry
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NewsGreenPort Cruise & Congress – setting a new standard
This year we have some exciting new additions to the programme with an inspiring role play session.
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NewsGreenPort Congress - a truly international conference
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, discuss and exchange ideas with professional experts with first- hand experience from ports and terminals from across our oceans.
