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Antaq forced to delay new terminal tenders
Brazil''s Nation Waterway Transport Agency (Antaq) has had to put back the release of tenders covering new terminal concessions because of a fault at the regulatory agency, which failed to answer a series of questions put to it by interested consortia.
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New port infrastructure fund proposed for Brazil
Brazil''s House of Representatives is analysing draft legislation put forward that would introduce a new Port Infrastructure Investment Fund. The proposal aims to fund at least 50% of the infrastructure linked to port tenders and port facilities that are put out to concession.
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No to Lisbon/Setúbal merger
Setúbal''s Chamber of Commerce has rejected the proposal put forward by the central government to merge the port authorities of Lisbon and Setúbal to create a single entity. It argues that this would lead to a “dilution” of the Setúbal and Sesimbra Port Authority within a common structure and not ...
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NewsLNG hopper barge launched in the Netherlands
A new LNG-powered hopper barge will join the fleet of the port management company Bremenports during the second half of 2016.
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Konecranes in cooperation with Aalto University
Konecranes and Aalto University have agreed to cooperate within the area of Industrial Internet.
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NewsHamburg's ChainPORT connects future-focused ports
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) has taken the next step in its SmartPort concept by switching the focus to thinking about a future-oriented, international network between ports.
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NewsNew hybrid ferry for Amsterdam
GVB Amsterdam has signed a contract with Holland Shipyards to build, construct and deliver a new hybrid ferry.
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NewsMAN engines with emissions control technology
Two Suezmax tankers for Ditas Shipping will be powered by MAN B&W 6G70ME-C.9 two-stroke main-engines that feature Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems.
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NewsCall to commit to reduced emissions
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has called on the IMO to show its true commitment to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions from shipping at the forthcoming Marine Environmental Protection Committee meeting (MEPC 69) beginning on 18 April 2016.
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Eurogate increases net operating profit
European terminal operator group, EUROGATE, has announced that it has increased its net operating profit by 13.4% to €73.5m.
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CMHI’s reports robust overseas volumes
China Merchants Holdings (International) Company’s overseas terminals set a record in container handling in 2015 with throughput of 16.05m teu.
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Rotterdam’s route to Port of 2050
The Port of Rotterdam is making steps towards a more sustainable future, with far more of its processes expected to be running on electricity or hydrogen by 2050, according to Eric van der Schans and Nico van Dooren, director of environmental management, and energy and process industry respectively.
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NewsPort waterfront environmental stewardship
The US Port of Oakland is doing its bit to safeguard its waterfront by committing to improvements that will open up the Oakland Estuary for public recreation.
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NewsABP investment in Newport wind turbines
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a £3m investment in a second 2.3MW wind turbine at the Port of Newport.
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NewsGetting better with green marine energy
The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion Conference being held in Southampton at the end of April will focus on green energy solutions for vessels of all sizes.
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NewsStop the spin
COMMENT: I’ve tried to avoid being dragged into the Brexit – will the ‘British exit’ the European Union – debate for two reasons: it’s a parochial topic that I’m sure the rest of the world couldn’t care less about and the whole issue is broadly dominated by spin, pitting politicians ...
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NewsLA rail yard halted over pollution concerns
A superior court judge has put a stop to a $500m rail yard project near the Port of Los Angeles due to concerns about the amount of truck traffic and air pollution it would bring to the area.
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NewsPiraeus port flooded by surge of refugees
Arrivals of refugees and migrants to Greece from Turkey has risen sharply, days after the European Union and Turkey struck a deal intended to cut off the flow of new arrivals.
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NewsThe Nereidas Project - Port of Melilla
It was at the last GreenPort Congress, in Copenhagen, that the Europeaon project of Nereidas presented its results of two years of work and studies, explains Jaime Bustillo Gálvez, Head of Strategic Planning Unit at the Port Authority of Melilla.
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NewsAPMT unveils new Moroccan port investment
APM Terminals has announced that it will be the operator of a new container transhipment terminal at the Tanger Med 2 port complex.
