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North Korean ships barred from six Chinese ports
China has forbid North Korean vessels entering six of its ports, according to a release from the Asahi Shimbun.
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NewsNew system solution from Conductix-Wampfler
Conductix-Wampfler is now offering port operations and crane manufacturers the new Full E-RTG system which enables a fully electrical operation of rubber-tyred gantry cranes, explains Michael Eckle, director of global marketing and innovation at Conductix-Wampfler.
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NewsWA Nationals scupper plan to sell off Fremantle port
The Western Australia Nationals have delivered a critical blow to the West Australian government''s plan to privatise Fremantle Port, refusing to support the proposed A$2bn sale, according to local reports.
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NewsFuelling the future with LNG and biofuels
The Port of Rotterdam aims to be the smartest and most sustainable port in the world as a leader in diversifying the fuel mix with cleaner alternatives such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and second-generation biofuels, writes Lauren Riga, international energy and sustainability analyst.
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NewsDredging Days views Ports of the Future
Most of the world’s ports require dredging works, be they capital dredging to enlarge and deepen access channels, turning basins and depth alongside or maintenance works to maintain these hard won margins for navigational safety, writes Larz Bourne.
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Genoil appoints BLUE to support industry growth
Canadian firm Genoil Inc. (GNOLF), the clean technology engineering company for the petroleum industries, has announced the appointment of BLUE Communications Ltd, a communications and business consultancy specialising in the marine, energy and environment sectors.
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NewsTPS receive new order for RTG cranes
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order for six diesel-electric Terek rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes from Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling (ACCHCO) in Egypt.
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NewsBrussels bombs: ports maintain resilience
Ports in Belgium insist ‘operations are still going on’ following the devastating terrorist attacks in Brussels which have so far claimed the lives of 34 people and injured hundreds more. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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NewsMelbourne issues far from over
The long-running political impasse over the future of the Port of Melbourne has finally been resolved with the Parliament of Victoria passing legislation to privatise the port. However, market observers believe Melbourne has major challenges ahead.
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Weak market prompts Abbott Point downgrade
The weak global coal market has seen ratings agency Moody''s Investor Service downgrade Adani Abbot Point Terminal''s outlook to negative, and its senior secured bank credit facility rating drop to Ba2 from Baa3.
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NewsGood start to 2016 for Eco Wave Power
Israeli wave energy company, Eco Wave Power (EWP), has started 2016 on a positive note with the completion of construction at its first commercial scale power plant in Gibraltar.
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NewsBoom or bust?
Glyn Humphries, projects director at Adler and Allan, takes a brief look at why ports and harbours often underestimate what it takes to effectively deploy their Tier 1 boom during an oil spill.
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NewsBromma enjoys good year as sales increase
Sales for Swedish crane spreader specialist, Bromma, grew by 12% in 2015 helping the company to maintain its high market share with particular success in the North American market.
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NewsDutch ports appeal EU tax decision
A number of port authorities have decided to appeal the European Commission decision which states that Dutch sea ports must pay corporation tax from 1 January 2017.
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NewsPresident’s Welcome
Paolo Costa, President of Venice Port Authority, to welcome attendees to the 11th GreenPort Congress.
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NewsZero emissions Kalmar FastCharge solution
Kalmar has unveiled a new eco-friendly fast charging solution for electric powered shuttle and straddle carriers, the Kalmar FastCharge.
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NewsShipping industry signs up to pilot XVELA platform
US-based XVELA, creators of a cloud-based vessel stowage and collaboration platform for ocean carriers and terminal operators, has announced that a wave of new terminal operators and shipping lines have signed on for pilot programs to put the XVELA platform to the test.
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NewsUS government funds Virginia expansion
The US General Assembly has signed off on an unprecedented $350m state-backed bond deal giving the Port of Virginia the money it needs to expand capacity at Norfolk International Terminals, according to local reports.
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NewsPort of Vigo aims for zero waste
The Port of Vigo is edging closer to its zero waste target and setting its sights on becoming a landmark green port, writes Alice Mason, GreenPort News Reporter.
