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  • The 8th ESPO Award will be officially handed out on 9 November 2016 in Brussels
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    ESPO award shortlist

    2016-07-20T09:20:00Z

    The shortlist for the 8th ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports has been announced, this year’s theme is ‘nature in ports''.

  • At the Hamburg Cruise Terminal, Stemmann-Technik has installed a rolling onshore power supply system for cruise ships
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    Powering cruise vessels

    2016-07-19T12:38:00Z

    German energy expert, Stemmann-Technik, has completed onshore power supply projects for cruise ship terminals at the ports of Hamburg and Shanghai and supplied a charging system for a new electric ferry.

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    Thailand looks to regional co-operation

    2016-07-19T11:31:00Z

    Senior Thai officials have outlined the country’s plans to further develop the country’s port sector.

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    Myanmar admits to development “challenges”

    2016-07-19T11:31:00Z

    Problems with Myanmar’s ports were outlined at the 14th ASEAN Ports and Shipping Conference in Bangkok.

  • Konecranes to deliver six more RTGs to Valencia
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    Konecranes wins repeat Noatum order

    2016-07-19T09:54:00Z

    Konecranes is set to deliver six more RTGs to the Noatum Container Terminal in Valencia, Spain.

  • Li-ion battery technology for Kalmar
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    Lithium-ion battery technology

    2016-07-19T09:15:00Z

    Kalmar has launched new emissions-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology for its five to nine tonne electric forklift truck range.

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    ICTSI secures Victoria terminal funding

    2016-07-18T16:00:00Z

    Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has signed a syndicated loan facility with seven global financial institutions.

  • The Singapore venture with Keppel extends Shell's LNG bunkering business into Asia as plans for a bunker barge (pictured) for the Rotterdam GATE terminal proceed
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    Keppel and Shell in Singapore LNG bunker venture

    2016-07-18T13:26:00Z

    Keppel Corp and Shell have formed a joint venture to provide LNG bunkering services in Singapore, as the Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA) extends its green shipping incentive to LNG fuelled vessels.

  • GreenPort Congress takes place from 11 to 14 October 2016
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    Tackling global climate change

    2016-07-18T13:18:00Z

    The eleventh GreenPort Cruise and Congress is being hosted by Venice Port Authority in October, and this year the main focus will be helping ports to tackle the issue of global climate change, writes Anne-Marie Causer.

  • Algeciras BrainPort 2020 aims to improve port products and services to promote enhanced efficiency, security and sustainability
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    ‘Smart’ and sustainable ports

    2016-07-18T13:18:00Z

    As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.

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    Rope discard solution

    2016-07-18T13:16:00Z

    A new device that can quickly tie and unfasten rope is tackling the problem of rope being cut and discarded into the ocean.

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    Oil spill co-operative

    2016-07-18T12:54:00Z

    Dutch oil pollution expert, Koseq, and UK oil recovery and environment expert, Vikoma, have joined forces to serve the oilspill industry at a higher level.

  • Huge losses: The Port of Busan suffered as a result of Typhoon Maemi
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    Planning for the unexpected

    2016-07-18T10:09:00Z

    Global insurance and risk management expert, Marsh has warned port and terminal operators to get prepared for low probability, high impact ‘black swan’ events.

  • Three of the Eco Wave Power Floaters
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    European first for wave energy array

    2016-07-18T09:34:00Z

    Eco Wave Power’s new energy project in Gibraltar was formally opened at the beginning of June.

  • Wärtsilä’s LNG value chain
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    Wartsila’s LNG focus

    2016-07-14T15:51:00Z

    Wärtsilä has formed a coalition with other marine industry players to increase the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.

  • Essar Ports plans to set up a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) near Hazira
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    Investing in LNG

    2016-07-14T12:08:00Z

    India’s Essar Ports Ltd is reportedly attempting to strengthen its business by investing in an LNG terminal to diversify its business.

  • China's President Xi Jinping (pictured)  had previously set aside $60bn for projects in Africa over the next three years. Credit: Hye900711.
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    China to cut back on foreign infrastructure investment

    2016-07-14T11:12:00Z

    China, which has shown interest in funding numerous new port and infrastructure projects in developing countries, is now having to re-evaluate its position given Venezuela''s wish to default on Chinese debt.

  • Spain's economic development minister has sent a second proposal to the EC regarding the country's stevedoring model. Credit: Grey World.
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    Spain stevedoring reform depends on port finance

    2016-07-14T11:12:00Z

    Spain''s Economic Development Minister Ana Pastor has sent a second proposal to the European Commission in respect of reform of the country''s stevedoring model. This follows a second referral about this subject to the European Court of Justice.

  • Foreign investment Ecuador's ports will reach $2.1bn by the end of 2016, says VP Jorge Glas (pictured). Credit: ANDES/Micaela Ayala V
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    Ecuador showcases port potential

    2016-07-14T11:12:00Z

    The government of Ecuador has calculated that foreign investment in its ports will have reached $2.1bn by the end of the current year, according to vice president Jorge Glas.

  • Experts have warned China about overcapacity in its ports. Credit: SCEBN.
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    China’s ports face overcapacity crisis

    2016-07-14T11:12:00Z

    According to experts, overcapacity in China’s ports will be more severe than that in steel and cement in the near future, Xinhua reports.