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		<title>Cavotec Secures EUR 8m Shore Power Contract</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cavotec has signed an agreement valued at approximately EUR 8m to supply shore power systems for newbuild container ships operated by a leading global shipping company. The project includes the delivery of PowerAMPReel shipboard shore power systems, along with essential equipment and services, with completion scheduled for 2028-2029. This latest order extends a decade-long partnership [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Cavotec has signed an agreement valued at approximately EUR 8m to supply shore power systems for newbuild container ships operated by a leading global shipping company.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The project includes the delivery of PowerAMPReel shipboard shore power systems, along with essential equipment and services, with completion scheduled for 2028-2029.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This latest order extends a decade-long partnership between the two companies; following this implementation, more than 350 vessels in the customer&#8217;s fleet will be equipped with Cavotec shore power technology.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.cavotec.com/news/cavotec-signs-eur-8-million-shore-power-order-from-leading-global-shipping-company-3458675" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
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		<title>Maersk Expands Logistics Footprint in Northeastern Brazil</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A.P. Moller &#8211; Maersk has opened a new distribution centre in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil, to strengthen its integrated logistics network in Latin America. Located approximately 20 km from the Port of Suape and Recife International Airport, the facility is designed to support the region&#8217;s rising trade and industrial activity by connecting ocean, cabotage, [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>A.P. Moller &#8211; Maersk has opened a new distribution centre in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil, to strengthen its integrated logistics network in Latin America. Located approximately 20 km from the Port of Suape and Recife International Airport, the facility is designed to support the region&#8217;s rising trade and industrial activity by connecting ocean, cabotage, inland transport, and warehousing services.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 11,920 m² site features 11,297 pallet positions, 36 loading docks, and 4 access ramps, with a clear height of 12 m. It is equipped with LED lighting and 100% electric material handling equipment, aiming to lower greenhouse gas emissions. The facility is managed via Maersk’s global warehouse management system to provide real-time inventory visibility for industries including retail, automotive, technology, and consumer goods.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2026/07/16/maersk-strengthens-logistics-capabilities-in-northeastern-brazil-with-suape-distribution-centre" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/maersk-expands-logistics-footprint-in-northeastern-brazil/">Maersk Expands Logistics Footprint in Northeastern Brazil</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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		<title>Kevin Price Steps in as President of Georgia Ports</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Kevin Price has officially assumed his role as the President of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) on July 1, 2026, reporting directly to CEO Griff Lynch. This leadership transition, originally announced in February, serves as the first step in a succession plan where Price is scheduled to take over as President and CEO on August [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/kevin-price-steps-in-as-president-of-georgia-ports/">Kevin Price Steps in as President of Georgia Ports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Kevin Price has officially assumed his role as the President of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) on July 1, 2026, reporting directly to CEO Griff Lynch. This leadership transition, originally announced in February, serves as the first step in a succession plan where Price is scheduled to take over as President and CEO on August 1, 2027. His ascension to the chief executive role will coincide with the retirement of Lynch, who will conclude a 38-year career in the maritime industry, including 15 years with the GPA.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Price joins the GPA with more than 30 years of operational experience, having most recently served as the President of Gateway Terminals in Savannah since 2021. His extensive professional background in the port terminal industry also includes tenure as the Chief Operating Officer of Virginia International Terminals. He takes over leadership at a time when the GPA is executing a self-financed investment plan of nearly $5b over the next 10 years, which will expand capacity at its primary facilities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The authority&#8217;s ongoing expansion projects include adding five big ship container berths in Savannah and a fourth roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) berth in Brunswick to accommodate future commercial growth. These initiatives build on a decade of development during which the GPA board approved $4.13b in infrastructure improvements. Additionally, as part of its community outreach programs, the authority is donating $6m to port communities to support local workforce housing initiatives in the Savannah area.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://gaports.com/press-releases/kevin-price-starts-as-president-of-georgia-ports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>



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		<title>HAROPA PORT Leads Grain Exports</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>HAROPA PORT has reaffirmed its status as a premier hub for French grain, handling 8.4m tonnes through its Rouen terminals during the 2025/2026 marketing year. This performance represents a 61% increase over the previous campaign and surpasses the ten-year average of 7.4m tonnes, securing more than 50% of France’s total seaborne grain exports despite regional [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/haropa-port-leads-grain-exports/">HAROPA PORT Leads Grain Exports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>HAROPA PORT has reaffirmed its status as a premier hub for French grain, handling 8.4m tonnes through its Rouen terminals during the 2025/2026 marketing year. This performance represents a 61% increase over the previous campaign and surpasses the ten-year average of 7.4m tonnes, securing more than 50% of France’s total seaborne grain exports despite regional competition.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The export volume was primarily driven by 5.6m tonnes of milling wheat and 2.6m tonnes of barley, with an additional 0.6m tonnes consisting of oilseeds, protein crops, and malt. These goods reached 41 countries, led by Morocco with 2.6m tonnes, followed by China and Côte d&#8217;Ivoire. To support this ongoing demand, the port has expanded its infrastructure, including a new 55,000-tonne capacity grain silo at the Petit-Couronne terminal.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.haropaport.com/en/news/haropa-port-confirms-its-leadership-grain-exports-more-50-frances-seaborne-grain-shipments" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/haropa-port-leads-grain-exports/">HAROPA PORT Leads Grain Exports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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		<title>Port of Tyne Clean Energy Park Development</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The UK government has appointed the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) as the lead environmental regulator for the Port of Tyne’s proposed £175m Clean Energy Park. This initiative establishes a single point of contact to coordinate planning and regulatory approvals, aiming to streamline development and minimize potential project delays. The project involves the redevelopment of a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/port-of-tyne-clean-energy-park-development/">Port of Tyne Clean Energy Park Development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The UK government has appointed the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) as the lead environmental regulator for the Port of Tyne’s proposed £175m Clean Energy Park. This initiative establishes a single point of contact to coordinate planning and regulatory approvals, aiming to streamline development and minimize potential project delays.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The project involves the redevelopment of a 230-acre industrial site on the River Tyne, featuring 400m of new deep-water quayside. This infrastructure is designed to facilitate offshore wind manufacturing, assembly, storage, and logistics, strengthening the UK’s capacity within the North Sea offshore wind sector.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Forecasts suggest the development could support up to 12,000 jobs and contribute over £5.6bn to the economy. The MMO will coordinate with partners, including the Environment Agency and Natural England, to ensure rigorous environmental standards are maintained throughout the construction and operation of the park.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/targeted-support-for-north-east-clean-energy-project-to-create-thousands-of-jobs-and-power-britains-green-future" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/port-of-tyne-clean-energy-park-development/">Port of Tyne Clean Energy Park Development</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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		<title>HHLA Launches 5G Network at CTA Terminal</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has activated a 5G campus network at its Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg, implemented in collaboration with Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson as part of the PROCON-5G project. Since the end of May 2026, the network has been operational across an area exceeding one sq km, supporting critical logistics [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/hhla-launches-5g-network-at-cta-terminal/">HHLA Launches 5G Network at CTA Terminal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has activated a 5G campus network at its Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) in Hamburg, implemented in collaboration with Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson as part of the PROCON-5G project. Since the end of May 2026, the network has been operational across an area exceeding one sq km, supporting critical logistics processes, real-time applications, and providing a digital testing ground for port innovations.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Designed to meet the specific requirements of a highly automated terminal, the infrastructure connects vehicles, sensors, mobile devices, and IT systems in real time. Based on the Ericsson Private 5G Campus solution, the network operates independently of the public mobile network within a locally allocated frequency spectrum, ensuring stable, high-performance communication even under heavy use with the capacity for flexible on-site scaling.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The PROCON-5G project is part of the &#8220;Digitale Testfelder in Häfen&#8221; funding scheme, an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV) managed by project sponsor TÜV Rheinland. Additional partners supported the deployment, including Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND), which provided project management, and Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH (HPC), which handled funding management.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://hhla.de/en/media/news/detail-view/project-completed-5g-campus-network-enhances-automated-terminal-operations-at-cta-in-hamburg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/hhla-launches-5g-network-at-cta-terminal/">HHLA Launches 5G Network at CTA Terminal</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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		<title>Antwerp Approves Plans for New Container Cluster</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Flemish Government has approved the draft project decision for the Left Bank Container Cluster (CCL) in Antwerp, marking a significant milestone for the Extra Container Handling Capacity Antwerp (ECA) project. This initiative aims to increase the port&#8217;s container handling capacity by 7m TEU to accommodate rising global demand and ensure the facility remains competitive. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/draft-project-decision-for-left-bank-container-cluster-approved/">Antwerp Approves Plans for New Container Cluster</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Flemish Government has approved the draft project decision for the Left Bank Container Cluster (CCL) in Antwerp, marking a significant milestone for the Extra Container Handling Capacity Antwerp (ECA) project. This initiative aims to increase the port&#8217;s container handling capacity by 7m TEU to accommodate rising global demand and ensure the facility remains competitive.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The core of the project involves constructing a second tidal dock adjacent to the existing Deurganck Dock and developing the Three Docks logistics area. Additional components include filling in the Northern Cut Dock for a new terminal, establishing a marshalling yard for rail freight, and creating nature areas in Doelpolder South and Prosperpolder South.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The development integrates environmental and community protections, including a landscaped buffer zone with an earth berm to mitigate noise and light pollution. A public consultation period is currently underway, running until 10 August 2026, after which feedback will be assessed before the Flemish Government moves toward a definitive project decision.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://newsroom.portofantwerpbruges.com/en/press-releases/draft-project-decision-for-the-left-bank-container-cluster-approved" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
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		<title>Canada Joins 212CD Submarine Programme</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:26:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Canada has officially moved to acquire 212CD submarines, joining an established partnership with Norway and Germany to bolster allied underwater capabilities. This collaboration facilitates joint development and standardization among the participating nations, with Canada now entering formal contract negotiations to define its role in the program. The Canadian programme intends to procure up to 12 [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Canada has officially moved to acquire 212CD submarines, joining an established partnership with Norway and Germany to bolster allied underwater capabilities. This collaboration facilitates joint development and standardization among the participating nations, with Canada now entering formal contract negotiations to define its role in the program.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Canadian programme intends to procure up to 12 modern submarines, with contracting expected to conclude by the end of 2027. Under the current schedule, the first four vessels are slated for delivery in 2034.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kongsberg, a key industrial partner, will continue supplying combat system elements for the 212CD fleet through its joint venture, kta naval systems. The company, which already maintains operations in Canada, plans to further invest in industrial cooperation with local partners to support the production and maintenance of the ORCCA combat system.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.kongsberg.com/news/news-archive/2026/canada-selects-212cd-submarines/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/canada-joins-212cd-submarine-programme/">Canada Joins 212CD Submarine Programme</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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		<title>Belfast Harbour Installs UK’s First Marina Aquapod</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Belfast Harbour has become the first marina in the UK to deploy an Aquapod, an innovative system designed to capture and remove litter, natural debris, and microplastics directly at the waterline. Developed by Northern Ireland-based firm NETZERO Alchemists, the device operates just below the water&#8217;s surface, reducing the need for intensive manual cleanup efforts in [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Belfast Harbour has become the first marina in the UK to deploy an Aquapod, an innovative system designed to capture and remove litter, natural debris, and microplastics directly at the waterline. Developed by Northern Ireland-based firm NETZERO Alchemists, the device operates just below the water&#8217;s surface, reducing the need for intensive manual cleanup efforts in busy marina areas.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Aquapod integrates Clean Impact View software, which monitors collected materials over time to provide data on debris volume and composition while preventing wildlife from entering the unit. This deployment supports the harbour&#8217;s ongoing environmental stewardship initiatives, including its oyster restoration program and the effort to maintain Blue Flag Marina accreditation.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/news/uks-first-marina-aquapod-installed-at-belfast-harbour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://portgear.org/belfast-harbour-installs-uks-first-marina-aquapod/">Belfast Harbour Installs UK’s First Marina Aquapod</a> appeared first on <a href="https://portgear.org">Port Gear</a>.</p>
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		<title>Port of Taichung Bolsters Security with AI</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[andrzej]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:20:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Port of Taichung has officially launched a new Breakwater Entrance Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to enhance port safety and water security. This smart infrastructure upgrade, which entered service on January 16, 2026, marks a significant milestone in the port&#8217;s ongoing transition into a state-of-the-art smart facility. The system utilizes high-definition bullet, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ), and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Port of Taichung has officially launched a new Breakwater Entrance Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to enhance port safety and water security. This smart infrastructure upgrade, which entered service on January 16, 2026, marks a significant milestone in the port&#8217;s ongoing transition into a state-of-the-art smart facility.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The system utilizes high-definition bullet, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ), and thermal-imaging cameras installed at the port’s signal tower to provide 24-hour, all-weather surveillance. By integrating AI-powered vessel image recognition with the existing Automatic Identification System (AIS), the port can now automatically identify unauthorized vessels and abnormal movements, triggering immediate alerts and cross-departmental response mechanisms.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By automating the detection of security threats, the system ensures more effective monitoring of vessel traffic and improves the overall safety and resilience of port operations.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.twport.com.tw/esg/en/News/News?a=87&amp;id=11032" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>
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