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Duty free fuel in ports post-Brexit
Creating a duty-free zone for fuel within UK ports could offset the negative impact of the potential re-introduction of customs clearance for UK business post-Brexit, according to managing director of independent logistics business Europa Worldwide Group, Andrew Baxter.
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Busan plans data centre
Busan Port Authority (BPA) has announced plans to build an integrated data centre to make the port more competitive.
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Collision at Abidjan Port
Images have emerged online of the aftermath of a collision between COSCO’s general cargo ship Da Zhi and a ship-to-shore crane while berthing at Abidjan Port on May 18, just days after the spectacular crane collapse at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port.
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NewsLNG bunker vessel partners with Skangas
The first European-built LNG bunker and distribution vessel, officially named Coralius this month, is set to fuel Gasum subsidiary Skangas in the North Sea, the Skagerak strait and the Baltic Sea.
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NewsSE Asia ramps up LNG activity
An LNG bunkering demo has been held at Singapore’s Jurong Port by Pavilion Energy, the first of its kind in Singapore and in South-east Asia.
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NewsSteady growth for Black Sea terminals
The Black Sea container terminals of Ukraine, Romania, Russia, and Bulgaria handled 642,308 teu in Q1 2017, a Container Market Review for Q1 2017 has shown.
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NewsContinental expands terminal tyre portfolio
Continental Commercial Specialty Tires (CST) has expanded its terminal tyre portfolio with the new sized 280/75 R 22.5 size, which has been rolling off the assembly line in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia since April.
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NewsTampico terminal to be tendered
In Mexico, Tampico port authority is progressing a tender for the construction, fitting out and operation of a common user multipurpose terminal.
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NewsBrazil changes to boost port appeal
Brazilian Transport Minister Maurício Quintella has revealed that changes to legislation signed by President Michel Temer could attract up to $7.5bn in the ports sector.
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NewsCompeting through port-city animation
AIVP, the international port-city engagement organisation, will once again bring together stakeholders and representatives of civil society and encourage them to share a common vision of competitivity at its next AIVP Days conference in Le Havre, France.
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NewsSafety ladder patent filed
A highly visible and non-corrosive safety ladder has been developed to improve safety at port and public quay walls.
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NewsNew app plans green transport route
A ‘Green-Zones’ app has been released which allows logistic firms to plan routes and journeys in Europe with their environmental footprint in mind.
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NewsPioneering electric trucks
Hyster says it’s poised to take the next giant leap forward in port equipment as it begins testing high capacity lift trucks with electric motors.
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NewsElectrifying big trucks
Hyster says it’s poised to take the next giant leap forward in port equipment as it begins testing high capacity lift trucks with electric motors.
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Siemens wins Myanmar tech bid
Siemens has partnered with Myanmar Mahar Htun (MMH) to provide technology and solutions for Myanmar’s ports.
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NewsNavis releases N4 3.4 software
Navis has released its N4 3.4 software, the latest version of its flagship terminal system technology.
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NewsProvisional programme to be released imminently
This year’s GreenPort Congress programme contains many examples of working in partnership with stakeholders, combined with practical information on reducing emissions, footprint and sustainability recommendations. The programme is designed to be involving and interactive, so we urge delegates to register now and join in the conversation.
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NewsLeading industry organisations confirm support for GreenPort Cruise 2017
With cruise passenger numbers still on the increase and cruise terminals and associated infrastructure dealing with the consequences, leading associations such as MedCruise, Cruise Europe, CLIA (Europe), AssoPorti, Baltic Ports and ESPO will all be supporting the 5th edition, highlighting the importance of the event to the sector.
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NewsEfficient cruise terminal development
The international engineering consultancy Ramboll has been appointed to lead a highly skilled technical team developing a new permanent cruise terminal facility on the UK’s River Mersey.
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NewsUK clean air framework strategy
The Joint Air Quality Unit at the UK''s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has set out its plans to tackle air quality in its ‘Clean Air Zone Framework’ strategy which will include port zones.
