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NewsValue of Cosco’s Noatum stake questioned
Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping Ports (CSP) faces a “probable write-down” when the Spanish assets of its latest investment, Noatum Port Holdings (NPH), are tested for impairment, analysts have said.
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NewsMEPC approves BWM treaty draft amendments
The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71) has approved draft amendments to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention treaty linking BWM installation implementation schedules to ships’ renewal surveys.
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NewsKuenz aerodynamic crane design
Austria-founded Kuenz has produced an aerodynamic crane design designed to save energy, in a bid to meet the future challenges of container terminals.
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NewsHiab launches connected solutions offering
A new “connected solutions” offering by Hiab aims to enhance the productivity, efficiency, and safety of its equipment for fleet operators.
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NewsMajor Tangier order for Bromma
Bromma has received a major order consisting of 36 all-electric YSX45E spreaders from Kuenz which will equip automated stacking cranes at APMT’s new Tangier-Med 2 container terminal.
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NewsESI to evaluate CO2
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) will be first sustainable quality mark in international shipping to evaluate the performance of vessels in reducing CO2.
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NewsBV adds hybrid power and battery rules
Bureau Veritas has consolidated its experience in the field of hybrid vessels with a new series of notations and rules addressing energy storage systems (ESS) to support ship operators in reducing emissions.
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NewsRHDHV develops port forecasting software
Netherlands-headquartered Royal HaskoningDHV is developing geospatial economics simulation software to better forecast the impact of economic and infrastructure changes on ports.
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NewsFund's grand plans for LA terminal
A global investment firm has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 90% of Global Gateway South (GGS) a leading terminal in the North American Port of Los Angeles.
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NewsLNG supply station
Dunkirk''s LNG terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque have signed an agreement to develop an LNG supply station to refuel tank trucks at the terminal.
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NewsParable launches VR firefighting training
Netherlands-based virtual reality (VR) training startup Parable has developed a VR firefighting training programme to improve safety in the maritime industry.
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NewsExpanded Panama Canal facilitating LNG growth
More than 90% of the global LNG fleet can transit the Panama Canal since its expansion, enabling US producers to ship LNG to Asia more quickly and easily.
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NewsValencia pioneers hydrogen machinery
The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation is to pioneer the use of hydrogen and fuel cells in port machinery prototypes by 2020.
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NewsLNG ferry for Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries has signed a contract for a new LNG cruise ferry, which when completed is slated to be the most environmentally-friendly ship operating on the English Channel.
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NewsCES reach stacker ‘first’
CES is to deliver two of its brand new heavy-duty reach stackers to CS Wind (Dong Energy) which will specialise in the handling of monopiles for offshore wind towers.
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NewsIndustry ally in decarbonisation
Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine builders and suppliers, big data providers and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to help decarbonise shipping.
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NewsBattery chargers supplied to US ferries
California-based Newmar is supplying PTMS series modular battery chargers which promise reliability for a new fleet of passenger ferries in New York.
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NewsMeeting the carbon challenge
With many terminals failing to have in place a credible greenhouse gas reporting system, there is a danger that the sector will fall short of its international GHG reduction targets, a TOC Europe audience was told.
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NewsValencia pioneers hydrogen machinery
The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation will promote the use of hydrogen and fuel cells to see hydrogen-powered port machinery prototypes by 2020.
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NewsKonecranes unveils new automation technologies
Konecranes launched new automation-related technologies for the container handling industry at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition in Amsterdam.
