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Brazil investigates BNDES’ bankrolling of Mariel
The Brazilian Minister of Transparency, Monitoring and Control, Torquato Jardim, has revealed that he is investigating why Brazil helped finance construction of the Cuban Port of Mariel. Explaining the reason for the investigation, he noted: “It generates no market for the Brazilians.”
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NewsAntwerp to collaborate with Bandar Abbas
Antwerp Port Authority signed a collaborative agreement with Shahid Rajaee Port Authority, which controls the Port of Bandar Abbas in Iran, to develop trade between the two regions.
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NewsMarseille powers ahead with expansion works
Two main construction projects at the French port Marseille Fos which will enable it to handle mega-ships are nearing completion.
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NewsESPO award shortlist
The shortlist for the 8th ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports has been announced, this year’s theme is ‘nature in ports''.
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NewsPowering cruise vessels
German energy expert, Stemmann-Technik, has completed onshore power supply projects for cruise ship terminals at the ports of Hamburg and Shanghai and supplied a charging system for a new electric ferry.
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Thailand looks to regional co-operation
Senior Thai officials have outlined the country’s plans to further develop the country’s port sector.
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Myanmar admits to development “challenges”
Problems with Myanmar’s ports were outlined at the 14th ASEAN Ports and Shipping Conference in Bangkok.
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NewsKonecranes wins repeat Noatum order
Konecranes is set to deliver six more RTGs to the Noatum Container Terminal in Valencia, Spain.
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NewsLithium-ion battery technology
Kalmar has launched new emissions-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology for its five to nine tonne electric forklift truck range.
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ICTSI secures Victoria terminal funding
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has signed a syndicated loan facility with seven global financial institutions.
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NewsKeppel and Shell in Singapore LNG bunker venture
Keppel Corp and Shell have formed a joint venture to provide LNG bunkering services in Singapore, as the Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA) extends its green shipping incentive to LNG fuelled vessels.
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News‘Smart’ and sustainable ports
As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.
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NewsTackling global climate change
The eleventh GreenPort Cruise and Congress is being hosted by Venice Port Authority in October, and this year the main focus will be helping ports to tackle the issue of global climate change, writes Anne-Marie Causer.
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Rope discard solution
A new device that can quickly tie and unfasten rope is tackling the problem of rope being cut and discarded into the ocean.
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Oil spill co-operative
Dutch oil pollution expert, Koseq, and UK oil recovery and environment expert, Vikoma, have joined forces to serve the oilspill industry at a higher level.
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NewsPlanning for the unexpected
Global insurance and risk management expert, Marsh has warned port and terminal operators to get prepared for low probability, high impact ‘black swan’ events.
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NewsEuropean first for wave energy array
Eco Wave Power’s new energy project in Gibraltar was formally opened at the beginning of June.
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NewsWartsila’s LNG focus
Wärtsilä has formed a coalition with other marine industry players to increase the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.
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NewsInvesting in LNG
India’s Essar Ports Ltd is reportedly attempting to strengthen its business by investing in an LNG terminal to diversify its business.
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NewsChina to cut back on foreign infrastructure investment
China, which has shown interest in funding numerous new port and infrastructure projects in developing countries, is now having to re-evaluate its position given Venezuela''s wish to default on Chinese debt.
