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Don’t miss the 2016 GreenPort Congress – live from Venice!
Welcome to the live blog from GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016, offering up-to-the-minute coverage from this year''s event, held from 11 to 14 October in Venice.
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Hurricane Matthew threatens US east coast ports
The US Coast Guard (USCG)’s marine safety information bulletin (MSIB) has issued a strong warning and forced ports to close because of Hurricane Matthew.
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GreenPort 2016 takes place next week – still time to book!
The port sector will meet in Venice next week to discuss and debate the latest solutions and options for dealing with climate change, sustainability and environmental issues. Book your place now to join the industry in Italy.
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Practical solutions, networking and knowledge sharing
Over 95% of attendees at the 2015 GreenPort events stated that the event ‘met’ or ‘exceeded’ their expectations, in addition over 80% had attended previous events – book your place to find out what you’re missing.
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Valencia reduces its carbon footprint
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has reduced its carbon footprint at the Port of Valencia by over 17% since 2008.
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Kalmar secures 34 reachstacker deal
Kalmar has secured an order for 34 Kalmar Gloria reachstackers from the European ro-ro terminal operator, C.RO Ports SA.
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Wood based biofuel testing success
Boskalis, and GoodFuels Marine have successfully performed live tests on a sustainable wood-based drop-in biofuel called UPM BioVerno.
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LNG tugs and bunkering contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster joint ventures Keppel Smit Towage and Maju Maritime have ordered two LNG dual-fuel harbour tugs, a breakthrough for environmentally-friendly harbour towage services in the Singapore port.
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Port emissions portal is Google Impact Challenge finalist
The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association’s (AUSMEPA) Port Emissions Portal has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Google Impact Challenge in Australia.
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Denmark's Kalundborg invests for future growth
The Danish Port of Kalundborg is taking a decisive step toward its vision of growth with a €26 million port expansion which it says will make it a new container and industrial hub.
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Shell fuel supply for Carnival LNG ships
Shell has signed a supply agreement with Carnival Corp to supply LNG to fuel two vessels due to be in service by 2019.
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Charging stations
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) has awarded the Port of Hueneme a $14,000 grant to help install two electric vehicle charging systems.
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COSCO inks Khalifa concession
COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CPSL SPV) has entered into a concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Company to operate the new Khalifa Port Container Terminal 2.
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Next generation Damen Water Bus
Damen is set to launch its first composite Water Bus shortly as its first prototype is set to undergo sea trials.
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Kalmar to deliver T2 terminal tractors
HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona has placed an order with Kalmar for five forklift trucks and two T2 terminal tractors.
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Robotic risks
Don''t hope for insurance savings through automation... at least not straight away explains Alex Hughes
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Vertical thinking
There’s a growing bag of goodies for ports willing to invest in ERP, finds Stevie Knight
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Size issues
West Coast ports are rethinking the notion that bigger is better, finds Martin Rushmere
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Modal moves
Shifting the cargo mode is a move that all ports can pursue, explains Martin Rushmere
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Nowhere to hide
COMMENT: Pundits have been saying for years that container lines need to merge or bow out to bring the box trade back to some semblance of normality. Hapag-Lloyd and UASC took note with a merger deal, while CMA CGM swallowed up NOL along with its sizable debts.