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  • Protea's new all electric drive system with VFD improves cargo handling times and reduces energy consumption
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    Green heavy lift cargo crane technology

    2016-08-22T17:18:00Z

    Cargo handling expert, Protea is already well known for delivering high quality offshore and marine lift equipment, but it''s now also turning its attention to heavy lift cargo cranes.

  • Boxhunter RTGs are also in operation at Myanmar
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    Racking up the RTG orders

    2016-08-22T14:30:00Z

    Konecranes has been racking up the RTG orders with a double order for two Boxhunter RTGs for Vietnam’s Ben Nghe Port and 12 RTGs for the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).

  • Shoreham’s pump room is powered by wind energy
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    Wind power for Shoreham

    2016-08-22T11:47:00Z

    The wind turbines at Shoreham Port in the UK are now fully operational and will be able to provide enough electricity to supply the pump house which replenishes water lost to the sea when the lock gates are opened.

  • Discussion 2015
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    15 Port authorities and terminal operators presenting at 2016 Congress

    2016-08-22T11:06:00Z

    APM Terminals, Port of Rotterdam, Port of Hamburg, Port Metro Vancouver, Guadeloupe Port Caraibes, Port of Oslo and Port Authority of Livorno are just some of the many who will present case studies – book your place to find out more.

  • Conference 2015
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    Reducing emissions from cruising

    2016-08-22T11:06:00Z

    Delegates will hear first hand Carnival’s solution ECA regulations in a session that also features an alternative and futuristic approach to cruise ship design and options for reducing emissions in ports.

  • Chinese energy consumption
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    Green efforts in China

    2016-08-22T10:54:00Z

    As China fulfilled its energy-saving targets for the first half of 2016, more effort has been pledged to support the country’s green sector.

  • Slow down: Ports such as Shanghai are being particularly affected by slowing container throughput
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    Chinese ports feel the pinch

    2016-08-17T11:48:00Z

    The news that Maersk Line is to end services to and from ten Chinese ports from September in a cost cutting exercise could be construed as an unhappy symptom of China''s growth slow down.

  • Dover has worked hard to reduce its carbon emissions Photo: Port of Dover
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    Carbon award for Dover

    2016-08-17T10:11:00Z

    The UK''s Dover Harbour Board has achieved the Carbon Trust Standard award for the fourth time after accomplishing an impressive 17.2% reduction in the Port of Dover carbon footprint.

  • Moving boxes: The Hyperloop tube will link DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port to a new inland container depot in Dubai
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    A revolutionary new way of moving boxes

    2016-08-16T13:32:00Z

    DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Hyperloop One to explore the value of using innovative Hyperloop systems to move cargo around between its ports.

  • The Siemens facility will begin production later this year
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    Hull windfarm blade facility nears completion

    2016-08-16T13:11:00Z

    Siemens’ new facility in Hull dedicated to building blades for offshore wind turbines for the UK domestic market is approaching completion.

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    Californian climate bill woes

    2016-08-16T13:05:00Z

    There is an amount of uncertainty surrounding a new climate bill which will affect US Californian ports and how this will affect them competitively.

  • Chinese energy consumption fell by 5.2% in the first half of 2016
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    Green efforts in China

    2016-08-15T11:00:00Z

    As China fulfilled its energy-saving targets for the first half of 2016, more effort has been pledged to support the country’s green sector.

  • Cruise keynote addresses
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    Celestyal Cruises CEO and ESPO Secretary General to give Keynote Addresses

    2016-08-15T09:55:00Z

    Kerry Anastassiadis and Isabelle Ryckbost to open GreenPort Cruise 2016 - book now to hear these addresses which kick start a programme packed with ideas and innovation.

  • The Siemens facility will begin production later this year
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    Hull windfarm blade facility nears completion

    2016-08-15T09:54:00Z

    Siemens’ new facility in Hull dedicated to building blades for offshore wind turbines for the UK domestic market is approaching completion.

  • Martin Engineering is helping bulk operators to get smarter
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    Smarter bulk handling

    2016-08-15T09:51:00Z

    A bulk handling equipment expert has introduced an innovative technology that uses the kinetic energy from a moving conveyor belt to generate enough power to run a wide variety of electronic systems.

  • Terminal 103 VTP
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    Venue confirmed for 2016 GreenPort Cruise Conference and GreenPort Congress

    2016-08-15T09:44:00Z

    Venice Passenger Terminal (VTP), in the heart of Venice Port will be the venue for the 11th GreenPort Congress & 4th GreenPort Cruise Conference. Book your place to join peers from around the world at this historic location.

  • Danish Maritime Days take place from 24 to 28 October
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    Danish Maritime Days green focus

    2016-08-12T12:36:00Z

    New solutions to climate and environmental challenges will centre this year’s Danish Maritime Days, which takes place from 24-28 October.

  • Long Beach is working towards zero emissions
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    Moving towards zero emissions

    2016-08-12T10:23:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach is said to be ‘well on its way’ to achieving its zero-emission harbour goal, according to port officials.

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    Guaymas to play complementary role to Long Beach

    2016-08-11T19:14:00Z

    In Mexico, the Sonora state government is promoting the Port of Guaymas as a complementary port to that of Long Beach, in California.

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    Algeciras to build third box terminal

    2016-08-11T19:14:00Z

    In Spain, Algeciras Bay Port Authority has issued a tender for the construction and operation of its third container terminal. Interested parties have until November 30 to present bids.