Latest News – Page 496
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NewsLaying down tracks
Fine tuning port-rail operations is key to realising the full potential of rail traffic, reports Alex Hughes
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NewsA digital journey
HPA is well along the path of digital optimisation, but it still has some surprises in store, finds Carly Fields
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News"Major transformations" for CMPort
For China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited (CMPort), focusing on homebase port development and overseas expansion helped to bump container throughput up by 14.5% (95.77 million teu) in 2016.
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NewsAsian LNG bunkering cooperation
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ports and Harbours Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan (MLIT) in order to better promote the use of LNG in the region.
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NewsSimplifying ship to shore bunkering
Houlder, Wärtsilä and Trelleborg have developed a floating transfer terminal (FTT) that will enable ship to-shore LNG bunkering without a jetty, reducing infrastructure investment for small to mid-scale projects.
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NewsElectric straddle carrier order
Kalmar''s electric straddle carriers are helping to support capacity expansion at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) at the Port of Antwerp, with nine more being put on order.
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NewsBrexit priorities for British ports
Following the signature of Article 50 which triggers the UK’s exit from the EU, UK ports are calling for trade facilitation, infrastructure investment and hinterland connectivity to be central pillars of the Brexit agreement.
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NewsSustainable slops disposal for ports
In March 2016, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) released its priorities for the year ahead, with port waste ranking fifth on the list. This high ranking highlights the difficulties many ports have in finding an effective and sustainable solution for slops disposal, writes Vincent Favier, CEO, Ecoslops.
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NewsThe sustainable agenda of European cruise ports
At the end of February, Brussels was the place to be for the European maritime sector. The maritime beau monde gathered in Europe’s capital for the second edition of the European Shipping Week.
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NewsElectric straddle carrier order
Kalmar''s electric straddle carriers are helping to support capacity expansion at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) at the Port of Antwerp, with nine more being put on order.
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NewsBecker looks to North America
Becker Marine Systems has been chipping away at establishing itself in the North American market where it says its innovative cold ironing and LNG solutions are particularly in demand.
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NewsCyber risks of increased automation
With increasing automation of systems and equipment, expect a marked uptick in the number of cyber attacks on ports, a security specialist has warned.
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NewsNavis widens supply chain optimisation focus
Navis is targeting a bigger share of the whole supply chain in its bid to make global trade smarter, safer and more sustainable for everyone.
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NewsPort ballast water treatment system gets IMO approval
Damen’s InvaSave external ballast water treatment system, which is designed primarily for use in ports and harbours, has received IMO type approval.
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NewsVAHLE electrifies Mexican terminal
VAHLE, the mobile power and data solutions company, has completed the electrification of the intermodal area at the Lázaro Cárdenas Terminal (LCT) in Mexico.
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NewsElectric material handler saves operating costs
A new Sennebogen balance material handler is helping to save one operator up to 75% in operating costs, thanks to a sophisticated balance principle and electric drive.
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Altamira and Manzanillo box terminals to expand
Container terminals in the Mexican ports of Manzanillo and Altamira are taking advantage of new rules governing expansion introduced by the Transport & Communications Ministry and have announced investment of $26.5m.
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EU’s port legislation enters into force
The European Union’s Port Services Regulation has now entered into force and EU member states will be required to implement the legislation within two years.
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Getting the message out on the CTU Code
Applauding the launch of the Guidelines for Packing Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code), IMO and European Commission officials have lent support to a campaign to get the message out on best practice in packing and securing cargo and compliance across all modes.
