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  • Maasvlakte II has provided the opportunity to explore alternative activities
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    Taking advantage of offshore wind

    2016-05-16T10:40:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam is constructing a new deepsea quay to build offshore windfarm components to better cash in on the booming offshore sector.

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    Expressions of interest called for Takoradi

    2016-05-16T10:14:00Z

    Ghana Port and Harbours Authority (GPHA) is inviting parties to submit an expression of interest for the concession of the dry bulk terminal at the Port of Takoradi.

  • SMM will be held in Hamburg on 6 to 9 September 2016
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    Focus on green power

    2016-05-13T09:53:00Z

    Green propulsion will be a major focus at international maritime trade fair, SMM, this year which will held in Hamburg from 6-9 September 2016.

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    Southampton pioneers drone coverage of Leixões

    2016-05-12T16:58:00Z

    Underwater, unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) will scan the ocean and gather environmental information for management of one of Europe’s busiest ports.

  • UAVs are being used to drive intelligent data analytics on environmental impact.at the Port of Leixões Photo: APDL
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    Underwater drones in environmental management

    2016-05-12T16:55:00Z

    A new research project will see underwater, unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) scanning the ocean to gather environmental information at one of Europe’s busiest ports.

  • Months of disputes at the Port of Portland may come to an end with the creation of a new Oregon Shipping Authority
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    Shipping authority seeks to ‘adopt’ Portland

    2016-05-12T15:04:00Z

    An impasse at the Port of Portland in Oregon may have a solution in the form of a state-owned authority tasked with reforming the container shipping terminal at the port.

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    Would an EU Brexit be bad for the environment?

    2016-05-12T12:56:00Z

    An IEMA survey of environment and sustainability professionals shows that the majority of participants believe the UK has benefited from EU environment and climate policy.

  • The Port of Cherbourg is investing €100m to boost its green energy capabilities
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    France states ocean energy objectives

    2016-05-12T12:48:00Z

    Over the next seven years, the French government intends to push 100MW of installed tidal, wave and floating wind capacity and to have awarded tenders for a further 200MW to 2,000MW.

  • London will host the LNG World Shipping Ship/Shore Interface Conference
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    LNG ship/shore interface conference

    2016-05-12T11:25:00Z

    Trelleborg''s UK marine systems operation will deliver the welcoming address at the LNG World Shipping Ship/Shore Interface Conference, an industry event providing best practice insight to all stakeholders in the LNG transportation supply chain.

  • The Port of Ngqura is investing in a new operational centre
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    Ngqura invests in operational centre

    2016-05-12T10:00:00Z

    Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially launched two landmark developments at the Port of Ngqura as part of an ongoing programme to position the port as a container transhipment hub for Sub-Saharan Africa.

  • The operator is looking to offer weighing services at most of its terminals. Credit: APM Terminals
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    APMT offers box weighing services at select terminals

    2016-05-12T09:44:00Z

    APM Terminals is in talks with local regulatory authorities to aim to provide Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Data Management capabilities in most terminals.

  • The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion conference brought together a broad and unique marine industry group
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    Moving ahead with hybrid marine power

    2016-05-11T15:54:00Z

    The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion conference brought together a broad and unique marine industry group from the UK, EU and US to discuss the way forward for hybrid marine power.

  • Autonomous technology at ports in California is helping to reduce emissions
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    Robots help reduce emissions

    2016-05-11T15:52:00Z

    Ports in California are demonstrating how autonomous technology could revolutionise freight transport helping to achieve zero-emission freight movement across the state.

  • Long Beach is working towards a goal of operating all cargo-handling equipment on electricity or batteries
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    Port equipment tax break

    2016-05-11T14:55:00Z

    Legalisation to provide a partial tax exemption for terminal operators that purchase zero-emission, or near zero-emission, cargo-handling equipment in California has been approved.

  • Exis Technologies has released safe handling and packing e-learning courses
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    Exis courses target container requirements

    2016-05-11T12:20:00Z

    Compliance systems specialist, Exis Technologies, has announced the introduction of two new e-learning courses for safe handling and packing.

  • 'BB Green' is a game-changing electric ASV commuter ferry Photo: Latitude Yachts
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    Green ferry concept

    2016-05-10T15:55:00Z

    Latvian based boatbuilder Latitude Yachts has launched what it calls a game-changing new electric ASV commuter ferry.

  • India focuses on ship recycling practices Photo: Wiki/Rash9745
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    India cleans up its act

    2016-05-10T10:46:00Z

    The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has invited the European Commission to acknowledge the improving ship recycling practices in Alang, India.

  • The infographic shows key findings from the study
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    DP World launches MENA education programme

    2016-05-10T09:43:00Z

    DP World is to launch an international education programme which focuses on trade and logistics to help ensure the future growth of the sector.

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    Yilport Holdings’ CEO resigns

    2016-05-09T16:18:00Z

    Sean Pierce has resigned from his position as chief executive at Istanbul-based terminal operator Yilport Holdings, effective May 4, 2016.

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    WA lobby for Fremantle privatisation

    2016-05-09T16:18:00Z

    The Western Australian Government is pitching the state’s business and exporter lobby in a bid to win support for privatising the port of Fremantle.