Ports and Logistics
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Yangtze River Delta ECA launch brought forward
Chinese authorities have brought forward emission control area (ECA) plans by three months. Major ports around the Yangtze River Delta…
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Port of Rotterdam Authority to buy into Brazilian port
The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance have approved the Rotterdam Port Authority’s (RPA) plans to acquire…
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Young docker dies after incident at Ports of Auckland
A young New Zealand docker died yesterday after his straddle crane overturned at Ports of Auckland at 3:45am on August…
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Wilhelmsen: Our aim is to shape the maritime industry
Any shipping CEO today needs to be able to talk a good game when it comes to digitalisation. Few, however,…
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APM Terminals gives a view of how drones are changing port operations
APM Terminals has highlighted how it is using drones at its Chilean facilities for security and to drive operational efficiency.…
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Port of Oakland diesel emissions down 81% since 2005
Diesel particulate emissions from Port of Oakland maritime operations are down 81% since 2005. As a result, the port expressed…
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Three ports in Italy ready for low sulphur bunker supply before 2020
Shipowners will be glad to hear that at least three ports in Italy will be ready to supply fuel oil…
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NYK and Mitsubishi Logistics form port terminal JV
Japanese shipping major Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has announced that it has agreed to form a joint holding company with…
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Port of Auckland container terminal remains closed for the second day
The container terminal at the port of Auckland remained closed for a second day today as investigations into an accident…
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How the Belt and Road initiative is shaping future freight trade
As I prepare for my next public speaking foray into Asia, I was reminded of an earlier article that I…
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DP World’s Unifeeder move is a bid to redress the power imbalance with carriers: Drewry
British shipping consultants Drewry have given their verdict on terminal operator DP World’s surprise move to acquire Danish shipping line…
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Port of Auckland closes container terminal after major accident
Port of Auckland has temporarily closed its container terminal after a port worker was severely injured after a straddle carrier…
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Hamburg takes 500,000 teu of business away from rival Bremerhaven
The port of Hamburg is celebrating a big win over local rival Bremerhaven with news container grouping THE Alliance is…
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France unhappy with EU’s post-Brexit shipping lane plan
France has attacked post-Brexit plans to create a new shipping corridor between Ireland and northern Europe, likely via Belgium and…
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MOL ups stake in Malaysian logistics outfit
Japanese shipping major Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has upped its stake in Malaysia’s PKT Logistics, boosting its car carrier supply…
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DP World walks away from Newcastle development
DP World has pulled away from investing in the Australian port of Newcastle with local media suggesting the Middle Eastern…
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VLCC terminals set to spread far and wide across the US Gulf
New York-based tanker broker Poten & Partners has detailed the sudden raft of landmark VLCC terminals potentially being built around…
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Residents evacuated following severe Antwerp port fire
Municipal authorities in the Belgian city of Antwerp were forced yesterday to evacuate all people and ships within an 1.8…
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Unifeeder & DP World: The curious marriage on the short seas
Profitable growth in the maritime shipping industry is a precious commodity. The old thinking of getting bigger through mergers or…
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Tristar acquires Shell’s Dubai chemical terminal
UAE-based chemical shipping & logistics firm Tristar has entered into an agreement to acquire Shell’s chemical terminal in Dubai’s Jebel…
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