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Port of Newcastle Gearing Up for Hydrogen

Oct 16, 2024

Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) has siged agreements for Front End Engineering Designs (FEED) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) covering electrical infrastructure, water services, general infrastructure, storage, berth infrastructure…

Zinus Chosen for Port of Skagen Shore Power

Oct 15, 2024

Zinus has been awarded a contract with Port of Skagen, Denmark, for the delivery of two of its ZPP115 shore power units.The units are set to be delivered early in 2025.The Port of Skagen is one of Denmark’s busiest and most diverse ports, and with rapid growth underway…

America’s Ports Responsible for One in Eight Jobs

Oct 15, 2024

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has released its 2024 Port and Maritime Industry Economic Contribution Report which indicates that America’s ports are responsible for nearly $2.9 trillion in economic activity and one out of every eight jobs…

How Propane Can Help Ports Meet Emissions Goals

Oct 15, 2024

Ports can’t afford to slow down, and stricter environmental regulations and emissions standards are pushing port authorities to balance operational efficiency with reducing their carbon footprint. By replacing traditional gas and diesel as an energy source…

Stena Line and ABP to Build Freight Ferry Terminal at Port of Immingham

Oct 15, 2024

Swedish ferry operator Stena Line, in partnership with Associated British Ports (ABP), has announced plans to move forward with an investment exceeding £200 million to construct a new freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham. This development…

Ports of Indiana Launches New Ohio River Terminal Operator

Oct 14, 2024

Ports of Indiana has introduced a new venture called Indiana River & Rail Terminals, creating the largest general cargo operation along the Ohio River. This initiative will oversee all general cargo facilities at the Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon ports…

Two Vessels Struck in Russian Attack on Odesa

Oct 14, 2024

Another Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa damaged two civilian vessels and a grain storage on Monday, killing one person and injuring at least eight, Ukrainian authorities said.Russian troops have ramped up strikes on Ukraine's southern port infrastructure in recent weeks…

DP World Moving Forward with $1.3 Billion UK Port Investment

Oct 14, 2024

Port and logistics firm DP World is going ahead with a 1 billion pound ($1.3 billion) investment in its London Gateway port, Britain's government said on Sunday after reports last week that the company had paused the project in protest.In what…

MPA Calls for Electric Patrol Craft Proposals

Oct 14, 2024

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for design and development proposals for its electric patrol craft, as part of efforts to decarbonize and digitalize maritime operations.In addition to meeting MPA’s operational requirements…

Singapore Tests Oil Spill Response Robot

Oct 13, 2024

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) led the 16th Joint Oil Spill Exercise (JOSE) on October 11 and tested new oil spill response technologies.Over 100 personnel from 18 agencies and companies participated in JOSE 2024, which included…

Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Ports Push Insurance Rates Up

Oct 11, 2024

A series of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian Black Sea port infrastructure and commercial vessels has led to a jump in insurance costs and forced some shipowners to cancel bookings, insurance sources and a broker said on Thursday.Russian…

French Look Into e-Methanol Produced from Green Hydrogen for Maritime Decarbonization

Oct 11, 2024

Green hydrogen producer Lhyfe and low-carbon molecules specialist Elyse Energy have set out plans to jointly develop the production of e-methanol from green hydrogen at Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port area in France.The project, known as Green Coast…

New Mobile Harbor Cranes Boost Efficiency at Iloilo

Oct 10, 2024

Two new mobile harbor cranes (MHCs) have entered operation at ICTSI’s Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) at Iloilo in the Philippines.The cranes are the first of their kind on Panay Island.Manufactured by Konecranes, each of the two new ESP.5…

Port of New Orleans Awarded FEMA Port Security Grant

Oct 10, 2024

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced it will receive $1,040,583 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Port Security Grant Program. This funding will be used to upgrade both physical infrastructure and technology…

Montreal Port Dockworkers Begin Overtime Strike

Oct 10, 2024

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have begun an overtime strike on Thursday morning, the port authority said, as negotiations over a new contract make little progress.During this partial strike of indefinite duration, all port terminals will…

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Singapore and France Partner on Bio-LNG

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Port of Corpus Christi Completes Deepest, Widest Channel on Gulf Coast

Klaipėda Port Begins Its Green Hydrogen Journey

Klaipėda Port Begins Its Green Hydrogen Journey

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