Tag: transport
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Fiji’s Maritime Agencies Coordinate Safe Transport of Dignitaries to Bau Island for Nailatikau State Funeral
A tightly coordinated maritime operation ensured the safe, orderly transport of mourners and dignitaries to Bau Island for a landmark state funeral, with rigorous safety and… Read more
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New Zealand pledges contingency support to keep Pacific Islands Forum travel to Palau on track amid fuel disruptions
Rising fuel costs and fragile transport links cast a shadow over August’s Pacific Islands Forum in Palau. New Zealand says it’s ready to step in with… Read more
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Fiji LTA Defends PSV Permit Reforms, Bans Sale-and-Purchase Transfers to Curb Speculation
After months of stakeholder and public engagement, a bold PSV permit reform is taking shape. The changes steer the system away from treating permits as tradable… Read more
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Pacific Islands Push Wind-Assisted Propulsion to Avert Supply Crises and Cut Carbon
Pacific Island shipping is at a tipping point as fuel costs rise and fleets age. A push for wind-assisted propulsion promises immediate fuel savings, but turning… Read more
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Wind-Assisted Propulsion Emerges as Practical, Low-Cost Fix for Pacific Shipping Crisis
Across the Pacific, remote island communities depend on ships that burn costly fuel and face rising disruptions. A practical near-term fix may already be within reach:… Read more
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Wind‑Assisted Shipping Could Shield Pacific Islands From Isolation and Soaring Fuel Costs
Remote Pacific communities are facing a crisis as shipping lifelines strain under rising fuel costs and unreliable sailings. Experts warn that low‑carbon, wind‑assisted vessels could unlock… Read more
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Wind-assisted propulsion could cut Pacific shipping fuel use by at least 40%
Remote island lifelines are hanging in the balance as Pacific shipping faces fuel-price pressure and aging fleets. Experts spotlight wind-assisted propulsion and other near-term, low-carbon options… Read more
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Fuel surge threatens Fiji’s Rewa Delta lifeline boat services as fares stay frozen
Fuel costs surge while fares stay frozen, pushing Nasali Landing’s small boat operators to the edge. With earnings squeezed and no immediate relief in sight, the… Read more
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Fiji launches public survey to overhaul colonial-era bicycle laws
– Option 1: Grassroots Fiji is reshaping bicycle laws rooted in the colonial era. A new anonymous survey seeks everyday riding experiences to guide practical, safer… Read more
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Fiji urged to accelerate low-carbon, climate-resilient transport and maritime modernization
Fiji’s transport sector stands at a critical crossroads as climate risks intensify and dependence on imported fossil fuels strains infrastructure and public finances. A new assessment… Read more