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Latin America box traffic reverses declines
Recently released figures from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) show that regional ports boosted container traffic by 6.7% in the first quarter of 2017.
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NewsPeru laments cost of box handling
Handling containers in Peru is overly expensive, according to the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL).
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NewsGreenPort Congress: becoming more international
With still more than two months to go, delegates from across the world, including Australia, Malaysia and Africa, as well as from far and wide across Europe have already confirmed their places. Book now to join them for a highly innovative and interactive programme offering unbeatable knowledge sharing and ...
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NewsPort of Amsterdam on its way to largest solar farm in the region
Port of Amsterdam is aiming for a substantial greening of the energy supply in its region. It therefore intends to install 100,000 m2 (17 MW) of solar panels on buildings in the port area by 2020. That will make the port area the largest solar farm in the region.
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NewsPRF Directive revisions to be presented at GreenPort Cruise
Anna Bobo Remijn, European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, Maritime Safety Unit, will present the Commission’s proposal during a session dedicated to Port Reception Facilities (PRF). Book now to find out how the revisions could affect you.
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NewsGreenPort Congress Dinner to celebrate 20 years of EcoPorts!
With the GreenPort Congress having evolved from the EcoPorts annual conference, it is particularly fitting that the EcoPorts anniversary should be recognised and celebrated at the Networking Dinner, kindly hosted by the Port of Amsterdam. Book now for exceptional networking opportunities
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NewsInteractive carbon footprinting workshop to feature at GPC 2017!
Delegates will benefit from learning how shippers, terminal operators and port authorities can align their methods and responsibilities on carbon footprinting to reduce CO2 emissions and avoid duplications thus also saving time and money. Book your place at the 2017 GreenPort Congress to find out more.
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NewsSmart lighting saves on energy and maintenance
Clever port lighting could save one American port US$1.6m in energy and maintenance costs over the next decade.
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NewsSmart lighting saves on energy and maintenance
Clever port lighting is expected to save one American port US$1.6m in energy and maintenance costs over the next decade.
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NewsHybrid solution to reduce Antarctic emissions
The owners of an Antarctic cruise ship aim to reduce its emissions through a hybrid power electric and propulsion system.
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NewsContainer lifting goes portable
A portable container lift which allows operators to handle boxes in any location has been launched as a more economical alternative to traditional container handling solutions.
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NewsExploiting the advantages of being energy independent
Shippers are exploring wind and solar power as they strive to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by becoming more energy independent.
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NewsUS West Coast ports secure labour deal to 2022
Longshore workers at 29 US west coast ports have ratified a three-year contract extension to secure better pay and benefits.
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NewsRecord cargo volume predicted at Port of Oakland
2.6m 20-foot containers are expected to be handled by the Port of Oakland by 2022.
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NewsIndiana put forward for infrastructure grant
The US Department of Transportation has recommended that one Lake Michigan port receives a grant to increase its cargo handling and multimodal capabilities.
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NewsPort operators cut costs with dust reduction technology
Dust control technology is helping reduce surface dust and airborne particles which can affect port equipment.
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NewsEarly end to Jakarta strike in “national interests”
600 workers at Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) have ended a pay-related strike early because of "national interests".
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NewsLNG terminal saves jobs at UK port
LNG operations are helping to keep hundreds of people employed at the UK''s Port of Milford Haven.
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NewsRotterdam hackathon to ‘sketch the future’
“Visionaries will sketch the future,” Garmt Nieuwsma of the World Port Hackathon organisation recently stated. And now we have a date for that event – September 1, 2017.
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NewsLyttelton blow
Plans to deepen, widen and lengthen the harbour channel to enable larger vessels to call at Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) have been dealt a significant blow with four local Maori entities and a surfing group appealing resource consents.
