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Port Authority

A port authority operates ports and other transportation infrastructure for a special-purpose district. Whether operated directly by the government or in cooperation with government agencies, North American port authorities are public entities and are governed by a board or commission. Most port authorities are financially autonomous. Port districts may also operate shipping terminals, airports, railroads, and irrigation facilities. The port authority often owns land, dictates fees, and collects taxes.

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Car Carrier Elder Leader Trials Autonomous Nav System

NYK-operated car carrier Elder Leader, which is equipped with an autonomous navigation system…

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World’s First Ammonia Port-to-Ship Bunkering for Commercial Vessels Completed at Ulsan Port

The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) announced the successful completion of the world’s…

Source: Singapore MPA

Singapore MPA Renews Partnership with Shanghai Maritime University

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shanghai Maritime University…

Source: ABS

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Harbor Craft Pilot Study Launched in Singapore

ABS, Marinteknik Shipbuilders (S), SeaTech Solutions International (S), and VINSSEN…

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MPA, PSA Singapore Invite Proposals for Autonomous Container Feeder Vessel Solutions

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and PSA Singapore (PSA) have launched…

Source: POLA

Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach Renew Green Corridor Agreement

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach…

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Zinus to Support New London State Pier Shore Power Project

Zinus Power LLC has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Connecticut…

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Singapore: Container Ship Fire Extinguished

A fire involving containers on board the London-registered container vessel Ever…

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Port Authority of Puerto Quetzal to Receive Damen ASD Tug 2312

Damen Shipyards Group client Arrendadora Continental has been awarded a contract…

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Russian Oil Producers Threaten Force Majeure Over Baltic Port Attacks

Russian oil producers have warned buyers they could declare force majeure on supplies from major Bal

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MoU for Newbuild Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Ops

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd.

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Japanese Consortium Plans Ammonia Bunkering Operations in Singapore

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and NYK Bulkship (Asia)…

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