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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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Singapore MPA and IRENA Collaborate on Energy Transition

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable…

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Fire Breaks Out on Malta-Flagged Tanker Offshore Singapore

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reported a fire on a Malta…

Source: MPA

Shell's Singapore Pipeline Leak Contained

Major energy company Shell and Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority deployed clean…

Source: MPA

MPA Issues Expression of Interest for Electric Patrol Craft

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued an Expression of Interest…

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MPA Calls for Electric Patrol Craft Proposals

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) issued an Expression of Interest…

Source: MPA

Singapore Tests Oil Spill Response Robot

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) led the 16th Joint Oil Spill Exercise…

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Montreal Port Dockworkers Begin Overtime Strike

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have begun an overtime strike on Thursday morning…

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Singapore Bunker Standards for Methanol, Ammonia to Come by 2025

New standards for bunkering methanol and ammonia will be developed by 2024 and 2025 respectively, th

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Singapore Will Soon Require Digital Bunker Notes

Marine fuel suppliers at Singapore, world's largest bunker hub, will be required to provide digital

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Pettengill Tapped to Lead Maine Port Authority

Chelsea Pettengill has been selected to serve as interim Executive Director Maine…

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Jefferson County Port Authority Buys Land for New Mississippi River Terminal

The Jefferson County Port Authority (JCPA) has finalized the purchase of approximately…

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Wärtsilä to Help Singapore Develop Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System

Wärtsilä has secured a contract from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore…

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