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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MPA and NYK Partner on Sustainability and Digitalization
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha…
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FueLNG Achieves 200th Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering in Singapore
FueLNG has successfully completed its 200th ship-to-ship (STS) LNG bunkering operation.The…
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Singapore to Seek Compensation from Shipowner for Oil Spill
Singapore will seek compensation for the costs incurred in an oil spill last week…
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Singapore's Tuas Port to Add Three More Berths
Three new berths will start operations at Singapore Tuas Port later this year to tackle extended wai
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Fratelli Cosulich Inaugurates Chemical Bunker Tanker Newbuild
Italian shipowner Fratelli Cosulich has inaugurated its new IMO2 chemical bunker tanker…
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Worker Dies in Accident at Peru's Chancay Megaport Project
Hong Kong-based Cosco Shipping Ports said on Saturday that a worker died in an early…
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Kongsberg Thrusters for Six Tunisian PA Tugs
Kongsberg Maritime won a contract to supply azimuth thrusters to Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine…
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Energy Transition: LNG Prices Plummet, Dual-fuel LNG Newbuilds Rise
Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power ships will rise this year on attractive prices…
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Port of Detroit Unveils Plan to Decarbonize Operations
The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority on Monday revealed details of a program to…
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Singapore Plans Big Build-up Of Methanol Bunker Supply
Singapore has the potential to supply over 1 million metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually by
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Consortium Forms North Pacific Green Corridor
Global industry leaders from North America, Asia and Europe have announced the formation…
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Singapore Marine Biofuel Premiums Drop Further on Soft Demand
Spot marine biofuel premiums have weakened further at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore…
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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.