MUA Urges AI Regulation to Protect Australian Ports and Jobs
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently regulate artificial intelligence within critical supply chain sectors, including stevedoring and port services. This demand follows a report highlighting large-scale AI automation plans by Dubai Ports (DP World) at major terminals in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. The union warns that uncontrolled […]
Port of Rotterdam Secures EU Financing for Shore Power Expansion
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €90 million loan to the Port of Rotterdam Authority for the installation of shore power at three deep-sea container terminals. This funding supports Rotterdam Shore Power, a joint venture between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Eneco, and is supplemented by a €70 million grant from the […]