Latest News – Page 531
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NewsWeight and see
July’s container weighing deadline passed and the supply chain didn’t implode, finds Felicity Landon
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NewsBulked up boxes
Developments in containerised bulk handling offer benefits for ports. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsThrift or quick lift
Ports have varied reasons for choosing pre-loved container handling equipment, explains Alex Hughes
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Automatic attraction
AJ Keyes considers major planning factors governing container terminal automation
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NewsPort of Melbourne problems build
All is not well in the Port of Melbourne. The Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) is under fire from its third container terminal operator, Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), which is now in the final stages of developing a new automated container terminal at Webb Dock West.
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Ports braced for impact of Hanjin collapse
The collapse of Korea’s Hanjin Shipping is set to have a major impact throughout the maritime supply chain, not least on ports and terminals owed millions of pounds in unpaid handling and storage charges.
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NewsSustainability reporting to keep stakeholders and customers informed.
Reporting about corporate social responsibility is essential for ports to keep stakeholders informed about sustainability initiatives. Book your place at the 2016 GreenPort Congress to hear the latest on this and other hot topics.
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NewsCruise delegates to hear innovative port project presentations.
Renewable & sustainable energy, transport systems and green initiatives at cruise terminals will all feature on this year’s programme at the GreenPort Cruise Conference – places are filling up fast, book now to secure yours.
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NewsSolar power at Rotterdam
The largest solar park in Rotterdam has been constructed on top of the freezer warehouse of FrigoCare in the Waalhaven, and it produces enough electricity to supply one third of the warehouse’s energy needs.
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Konecranes RTGs to South Carolina
Konecranes has received an order for 12 RTGs from the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).
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NewsLNG cruise ferry simulator development
The new software and maritime simulation technology division at Kongsberg is working on the development of a state-of-the-art LNG Cruise Ferry simulator model.
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NewsPort of LA holding its own
The Port of Los Angeles said it has mainly continued to preserve its clean air gains in order to reduce key pollutants, lower health risks and improve life quality in LA.
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NewsAPMT to invest in Port Elizabeth terminal
APM Terminals is set to invest US$70m into Port Elizabeth in order to make the terminal read for future trade.
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NewsExpansion plan for Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi Ports has announced a major expansion plan in Khalifa Port, which will add 1000m of quay wall to the port and deepen its main channel and basin to 18m from the current 16m.
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NewsKalmar appoints new head of APAC
Kalmar has appointed Peter McLean as head of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, he succeeds Ken Loh.
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NewsGreen vessel for Irish Sea services
BG Freight Line, subsidiary of Peel Ports Group, is set to receive new green short sea container feeder vessels.
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NewsJamaica's multipurpose port
The Jamaican government are working to convert the shipping ports in Montego Bay into a regional multipurpose port.
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NewsLong Beach green goals dented
Lingering effects from ships at anchor early last year have impacted the air quality at the Port of Long Beach.
