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NewsRenewable energy in port electrical grids
The electrification in ports is inter-linked with the drive for an improved environmental footprint as well as improving the operating cost efficiency. The integration of renewable energy is now a real addition with electrical power supply in ports being of ever increasing importance, writes Chris Pretorius, Energy Management Division, Siemens ...
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NewsLNG fuelling first for FOS trucks
The first truck-dedicated natural gas filling station in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region of southern France is set to open in the next few months.
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NewsPEMA highlights shore connection technologies
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, (PEMA) – the global forum for port equipment sector – recently published an information paper on regulatory developments and best practice associated with shore power technologies for ships, reflecting the growing use of shore power in ports amid stricter regulatory requirements on emissions, writes Lars ...
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NewsWave energy at ports
Ports are an integral part of global trade and commerce which are are known for operating and handling large scale operations which consume sizeable amounts of energy, resulting in larger day to day expenses and pollution-related effects, writes Inna Braverman, co-founder Eco Wave Power.
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NewsLos Angeles marks green bond US first
The Port of Angeles has expanded its commitment to sustainability by issuing US$35.2 million in green bonds as part of a larger debt refinancing project.
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Peace Boat signs agreement for Ecoship
Peace Boat and DNV GL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a partnership to develop the Ecoship cruise ship.
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NewsPANYNJ eager to attract ‘discretionary cargo’
As ports along the US East Coast gear up for the arrival of neo-panamaxes, the Port of New York & New Jersey is pursuing a strategy of attracting “discretionary cargo” through its rail links, which offer connectivity to the US Midwestern region.
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NewsConsortium snares 50-year Melbourne lease
The long-awaited lease deal for the Port of Melbourne has been confirmed, with the Lonsdale Consortium winning the 50-year lease rights for more than A$9.7bn (US$7.3bn).
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NewsCruise Ports from across the World confirm attendance
Join professionals from the cruise sector to network and knowledge share at the 2016 GreenPort Cruise Conference.
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NewsPort infrastructure for alternative fuels and maritime transport
Chaired by Mr. Mario Dogliani, Director of SEA – Europe European Ships and Maritime Equipment Association, the first session at this year’s GreenPort Congress will provide vital facts for all port users – book your place to find out more.
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NewsDNV and HPA sign letter of intent
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and DNV GL have signed a letter of intent for the implementation of green technologies on Hamburg’s fleets.
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NewsWilliams invests in Hyster reachstacker
Williams Shipping has bought a powerful Hyster reach stacker as part of its £250,000 investment to boost its cargo handling capabilities.
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NewsJoin the 95%!
Over 95% of attendees at the 2015 GreenPort Congress stated that the event ‘met’ or ‘exceeded’ their expectations, in addition over 80% had attended previous events – book your place to find out what you’re missing.
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Disquiet over Manta concession emerges
Kevin Lazo has been relieved of his post as head of Manta Port Authority (APM), in Ecuador, and replaced by Mr José Miguel García Auz.
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Storm wreaks havoc at Kaohsiung
A super typhoon has cause significant damage, devastation and chaos at Taiwan’s main port of Kaohsiung.
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Alexandria order for Konecranes
Egypt’s Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Co (ACCHCO) has ordered 21 new lift trucks from Konecranes which will be delivered in late 2016.
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NewsAPM LA terminal gives cranes a lift
The first of ten ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at APM Terminals Los Angeles Pier 400 facility has been raised 10m (33-feet) to make it the tallest port crane in North America.
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Ports help Drax generate more than £1bn for UK economy
Ports in the north of England, including Liverpool, Tyne, Hull and Immingham, have helped energy business Drax generate £1.2bn and more than 14,000 jobs for the UK economy, reveals a new report from Oxford Economics.
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New deadline for Europa Platform
Livorno Port Authority has pushed back the deadline for submission of applications to participate to the project financing for the design, construction and operation of its new deep-water container terminal, Europa Platform, to December 15, at the request of potential bidders.
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South African ports gear up for new e-commerce platform
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a division of Transnet SOC Ltd, has set a go-live date of April 2017 for its fully integrated e-commerce platform.
