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ILA chief calls for global fight against port, and maritime automation
THE east and Gulf coast dockers union is calling for a trade union common front to oppose ocean carriers and marine terminal operators that seek to automate port operations, reports New York's Journal of Commerce."It is time we put companies out of business that push automation. Someone ...
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Panama Canal transits 17,312-TEUer, but it's a bit of a cheat
RISKING the impact of a low water drought, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) celebrated the transit of the 17,312-TEU Ever Max, the highest-capacity containership ever to navigate the waterway, reports Ventura, California's gCaptain.However, it was a bit of a cheat. The ship transited with onl...
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European Council cites penalties for failing to obey new eco fuel law
THE European Council has signed off on the FuelEU maritime initiative, a sweeping measure that introduces penalties for failing to use eco-fuels, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.The legislation is seen as a direct response to the lack of action by the UN's International Marit...
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