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NewsIndian unions workers to strike indefinitely at 12 Indian ports
Major port workers’ unions plan to go on an indefinite strike at 12 major Indian ports on or after 30 May to protest against a pay dispute, according to the general secretary of the Water Transport Workers’ Federation of India.
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NewsExxonMobil Mass Flow Metering could cut bunkering times in Singapore
Following the recent mandate from The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) ExxonMobil is launching a Mass Flow Metering System (MFMS) for marine gas oil in Singapore which should help reduce bunkering times.
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NewsMSC signs 30-year concession with Abu Dhabi Ports for new Khalifa Port container terminal
Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a 30-year concession agreement with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to establish a new container terminal at Khalifa Port, UAE.
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NewsVolvo LNG truck could change the face of long-haul
Volvo has introduced what it calls the first LNG-powered heavy-duty truck offering a viable alternative for heavy regional and long-haul operations in Finland.
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NewsBarcelona terminal will accommodate next-generation green cruise ships
Carnival Corporation has opened a brand-new cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona which will accommodate its next-generation green cruisers powered by LNG.
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NewsNew Zealand's Northport joins country's container sector
Friday this week, May 11, will mark Northport’s arrival on the New Zealand container port scene, when Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) makes its first export loading on the newly-revamped Kiwi Express schedule.
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Westports secures land for Klang expansion
Port operator Westports Holdings Berhad’s (WHB) wholly-owned subsidiary and multi-cargo port, Westports Malaysia (WMSB), has entered into a sale and purchase deal with the Selangor State Development Corporation to buy 381 acres of leasehold land under the sea at the Pulau Indah island — on which the facility is located ...
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Ethiopia to take share in Djibouti Port
Ethiopia is set to take a share in Djibouti’s Port of Djibouti under an agreement reached by both countries — though the size of the stake is unclear.
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NewsDundee heavy-lift crane opens up the market for offshore wind
The Port of Dundee is installing a crane as part of a GB£10m investment to equip the quayside to take advantage of future decommissioning and offshore wind work.
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NewsBerth productivity trails container exchange
Consolidation in container shipping is having a positive impact on liner network efficiency, but berth productivity at container terminals is not keeping pace with the growth in the number of boxes exchanged per call, according to new data.
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NewsKalmar electric tractor tackles emissions at source
Kalmar is introducing an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor which will help operators cut emissions at source.
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NewsPeel Ports signs up to the sustainable benefits of rail
Peel Ports has partnered with the UK’s largest rail freight company to provide the first rail service for containers via the Port of Liverpool.
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NewsKalmar electric tractor tackles emissions at source
Kalmar is introducing an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor which will help operators cut emissions at source.
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NewsEx-APM Terminals executive takes top ABP job
APM Terminals’ chief commercial officer (CCO) Henrik L. Pedersen has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of Associated British Ports (ABP).
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NewsLiebherr sells first two CBG 360 units
Swiss-based equipment manufacturer Liebherr has sold the first two units of its new CBG 360 floating crane which promises to speed up the efficiency of bulk handling.
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NewsCalifornia emissions legislation accelerating all-electric uptake
One of the most important drivers of all-electric container handling is California ports’ legislation to reduce air pollution at ports through the use of electrically powered equipment.
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NewsGAC Taiwan lands LNG vessel servicing contract
GAC Taiwan has secured an agency contract from a leading Indonesian leading LNG provider to help handle its vessel calls at two Indonesian ports.
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NewsManaging technology and sustainability at GreenPort Congress Americas
Climate change and utilising technologies to measure port air emissions will be the focus of sessions on the first day of the GreenPort Congress America conference.
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NewsCalifornia emissions legislation accelerating technology development
One of the most important drivers of all-electric container handling is California ports’ legislation to reduce air pollution in port operations by moving towards zero-emissions through electrically powered technologies.
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NewsManaging technology and sustainability at GreenPort Congress Americas
Climate change and utilisation of technologies to measure port air emissions will be the focus of sessions on the first day of GreenPort Congress Americas.
