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NewsTerminal management software
Emerson has launched next-generation terminal management software which it says will help operators streamline operations and manage their terminals more efficiently.
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NewsVisedo focuses on Asia
Finnish manufacturer of heavy duty electric drivetrains, Visedo, is focusing on hastening the transition to hybrid and electric marine vessels across Asia.
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NewsOakland up for alliance challenge
A Port of Oakland executive says that newly formed ocean carrier alliances will benefit his port bringing larger vessels and more container moves per vessel increasing the efficiency of operations.
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NewsForth Ports identifies technology opportunities
Operator Forth Ports is harnessing technology to set itself apart from other UK ports.
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NewsAAPA, MARAD complete investment toolkit
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), together with a host of industry experts, have completed their Port Planning and Investment Toolkit (PPIT) to help ports better compete for funding.
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NewsBattery power for Chinese port
Corvus Energy will provide Orca Energy lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS) for four hybrid RTGs at Changshu Port, which wants to increase its efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Chilean ports increase traffic by 4.3%
Chile’s ten publicly-owned ports boosted traffic by 4.3% in 2016.
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NewsArgentina discusses future port development
The Argentinean government has calculated that the Port of Buenos Aires needs investment of $1bn in order to modernise. This would see container capacity raised from 800,000 teu to 1.2m teu.
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Ports Australia appoints new CEO
Former Australian Minister of Police Michael Gallacher has been appointed chief executive of Ports Australia, succeeding David Anderson, who announced his decision to leave the position earlier in the year after serving ten years as chief executive.
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NewsDiscontent continues over DPWA fee hike
DP World Australia’s decision to raise infrastructure fees at Melbourne and Port Botany continues to fuel intense debate in Australia.
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NewsInfrastructure project recognition
ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.
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NewsInfrastructure project recognition
ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.
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NewsUS ports join forces in operations
US federal approval has been given to an innovative agreement that allows the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to information share to help position themselves as the US east coast''s leading container gateways.
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Peel Ports eyes post-Brexit opportunities
Stephen Carr, head of business development at Peel Ports, told Port Strategy that he sees opportunities for European manufacturers to bring stock back to the UK post-Brexit.
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NewsPort of Koper looks to LNG
Slovenia’s Port of Koper is currently looking into its LNG infrastructure on the back of Directive 2014/94/EU which was adopted with the aim of minimising dependence on oil and mitigating the environmental impact of transport.
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PD Ports eyes bulk trade
PD Ports is looking to extend its footprint in the bulk market “quite significantly” in the future, Frans Calje, chief executive of PD Ports, told Port Strategy.
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NewsWalking the walk on automation
A new report by Trelleborg says that broadly speaking, ports and terminals are talking the talk on automation and Big Data, but not embracing either.
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NewsRoyal HaskoningDHV reclamation project
Royal HaskoningDHV has been awarded a major design project for reclamation and shore protection in Angola’s capital city.
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NewsEuropean terminals perform for Eurogate
The Eurogate Group says that the strong performance of its European terminals enabled it to turn around an increased profit in 2016, despite a difficult market environment.
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NewsEmbracing automation and sustainability
A new report by Trelleborg discusses the opportunities available to marine industry stakeholders through ‘smart’ technologies, process automation, and the capture, analysis and effective use of Big Data.
