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NewsImmingham opts for Kalmar reachstackers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has announced a contract to supply Immingham Container Terminal in the UK with four Kalmar Gloria reachstackers equipped with new Kalmar K-Motion technology.
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NewsCosco Pacific buys into Turkish ports
Cosco Pacific is investing in Turkish ports after forming a joint venture with China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) and CIC Capital for the acquisition of equity interests in Fina Liman and Kumport.
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Tianjin ‘wake up’ call for insurers
Following the blast at Tianjin early last month, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is warning that large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector and this recent incident should serve as a “wake-up call to all cargo insurers”.
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NewsHelping ports weather the storm
Italy-based StormwaterItalia is gearing up for this year’s GreenPort Congress where it will discuss the growing problem of pollution from stormwater and the treatment and management of water quality and spillage.
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NewsSaving the environment
The new Port Collaborative Decision Making concept, initiated under the MONALISA 2.0 project, has caught the eye of the judges behind the Lloyd’s List Global Award in recognition of its aim to save money and the environment.
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NewsMonalisa smiles on European Ports
The European Union has granted a €21m grant to the Sea Traffic Management (STM) Validation Project, a Motorways of the Sea project defined within the MONALISA 2.0 project.
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NewsDecisive years ahead for Charleston
South Caroline Ports Authority (SCPA) says the next five years will be decisive times for Charleston port with increased container volume growth, harbour deepening and investing in infrastructure coming top of the agenda.
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NewsVenice issues tender to build “port of tomorrow”
Venice Port Authority has released the tender notice to draft its new masterplan, which will set the basis for the developing a sustainable "port of tomorrow" through mid and long term (2030-2050) strategic objectives.
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Auckland sees southern potential
Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has not ruled out the possibility of his firm furthering its expansion plans with an inland port development in Hamilton or the South Island.
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Castilla’s unfair concession terms criticised
Juan Carlos Garrido, ICTSI''s director of business development for the Americas, has publically criticised the terms for the recently announced development of Puerto Castilla, which is being backed by the Honduras'' Commission for the Promotion of Public-Private Alliances (Coalianza).
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Ports prepare for health and safety changes
New Zealand’s port sector is liaising closely with Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) and WorkSafe New Zealand to ensure it is well versed with and taking a joint approach to the newly-passed Health and Safety at Work Act.
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Australia needs to look longer term
As Australia continues to see increasing moves towards port privatisation, the head of its competition watchdog has warned against making short-term gains at the expense of long-term benefits for the community.
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Peru to add eight ports by 2025
Peru''s director general responsible for concessions at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Raúl García, wants to see eight major ports operational in Peru over the next 10 years.
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Victoria sets up infrastructure body
A new independent body, Infrastructure Victoria, is being set up to plan for the Australian state’s future infrastructure projects, including prescribing port development.
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NewsAntwerp celebrates LNG first
The Port of Antwerp is celebrating an LNG first after the seagoing vessel ‘Sefarina’, operated by Chemgas Shipping, became the first ship to be bunkered with LNG at the port.
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NewsAntwerp celebrates LNG first
The Port of Antwerp is celebrating an LNG first after the seagoing vessel ‘Sefarina’, operated by Chemgas Shipping, became the first ship to be bunkered with LNG at the port.
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NewsKonecranes 'Avatar' to revolutionise box handling
Konecranes is utilising Internet of Things (IoT) technology to provide cranes with personality and help revolutionise the future of box handling.
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NewsLack of US port funding a ‘concern’
Restricted federal funding on US infrastructure coupled with a growing population is a “concerning trend”, warns the US Maritime Administration.
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NewsUK must “live with” EU port regulation
The UK government appears to be wavering in its fight against the EU Port Services Regulation. Speaking at London International Shipping Week, Robert Goodwill MP, UK Minister for Shipping & Ports, told delegates that the industry will have to “live with” the PSR.
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NewsUAE-USA strengthen port relations
The USA and UAE have reached a historic agreement that will see the Port of Sharjah and Port Canaveral work together to build on international trade and logistics investment prospects.
