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new opportunities inevitably emerge . As an interconnected ports community , we need to be prepared to act on them .
To navigate today ’ s uncertain environment , address challenges and seize opportunities , the Port of Halifax is tapping four areas of universal port interest : partnerships , data initiatives best practices and sustainable decision-making .
Data investment is crucial . Data informs decision-making and helps track key metrics customers demand such as container dwell time . We ’ ve seen important investments in data through National Trade Corridor Funding in Canada to support the steady and fluid movement of cargo through Halifax and other ports .
By being open to learning from each other , we can adopt best practices that make sense for the situations and conditions at our respective ports . In the Port Innovators Network ( PIN ), an international forum of ports from three continents , ports come together
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to regularly exchange perspectives and experiences .
Across all these activities , sustainability provides the foundation . Through defined strategies and action plans , ports can better explain our responsible approaches to business , our instrumental role in local and national economies , and our deep contributions to communities where we operate .
House of Shipping
Martin Kaalund
Global Chief Finance Officer www . housefshipping . com
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The maritime industry faces significant challenges in meeting decarbonization targets set by the International Maritime |
“ When the dust settles , new connectivity created by the upcoming alliance changes will allow us to reach more global ports than ever before .”
Martin Kaalund
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Organization ( IMO ) aimed at reducing its share of 3 % global greenhouse gas emissions .
To comply with IMO regulations , shipping companies can optimize their fleet operations by using low-sulfur fuel oil ; installing scrubbers ; investing in new vessels that are powered by clean fuels such as liquefied natural gas ( LNG ), liquefied petroleum gas , methanol or any other compliant fuels ; and implementing other measures to improve vessel operational efficiency . Shipping companies may also choose to retrofit or demolish non-IMO compliant vessels .
Collaboration is key , as all stakeholders — including shipping companies , shipbuilders , fuel suppliers , engine manufacturers , technology providers , cargo owners and financiers — need to create a unified front . Other tools , such as enhanced training and awareness programs for crew members and artificial intelligence to optimize
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