Latest News – Page 554
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NewsTampa encouraged by funding increase
Port Tampa Bay commended the Florida Legislature for an increase in the minimum statuary amount for seaport funding through the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development (FSTED) programme.
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NewsSCPA brings solar power to its terminals
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has announced for solar power to be implemented at the Wando Welch and Columbus Street terminals.
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NewsKalmar reduces fuel consumption and takes new RTG order
Kalmar hybrid shuttle carriers in operation at Virginia International Gateway (VIG) are reducing fuel consumption by as much as 40% over traditional diesel driveline shuttle carriers, according to new data.
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NewsTangier Med awarded EcoPort status in African first
The port of Tangier Med in Morocco has been awarded the certification ‘EcoPort’ by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO).
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NewsTOS system solution
Nectar Group has recently signed a ten-year agreement with Government of Sierra Leone to manage and run the bulk terminal located at Queen Elizabeth II Quay, Freetown.
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NewsEnd of the road for megaships?
Megaships are no longer delivering economies of scale benefits to ports, terminal operators and shipping lines, according to a study carried out by shipping consultancy, Drewry.
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NewsChevron’s Australian Gorgon project produces first LNG
US energy company Chevron Corporation has announced it has started producing liquefied natural gas (LNG) and condensate at the Gorgon project on Barrow Island off the northwest coast of Western Australia. The first LNG cargo is expected to be shipped next week.
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NewsPetronas floating LNG facility named
Petronas’ first floating LNG facility has been named at a ceremony with partners Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) and Technip.
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Ecuador promotes Manta-Manaus corridor
Ecuador''s Overseas Trade Minister, Diego Aulestia, recently travelled to the Brazilian state of Amazonas to consolidate a trade corridor linking the port of Manta with Brazil''s port of Manaus.
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NewsGulftainer registers strong performance in 2015
The world’s largest privately-owned and independent port operator Gulftainer recorded a strong performance in 2015, with an overall growth of 4% across its global portfolio.
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ICTSI earnings drop in 2015
International Container Terminal Services Inc, or ICTSI, posted significantly lower net income in 2015, due to non-cash and one-time charges.
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NewsKalmar to deliver 19 shuttles to new APM terminal
Kalmar has been awarded a contract by APM Terminals to deliver 19 hybrid shuttle carriers to the operator’s newest container terminal, under construction in Vado, Italy.
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NewsTanzania terminal orders Terex ship-to-shore cranes
Terex Port Solutions, TPS, has received an order to supply two ship-to-shore cranes to Tanzania International Container Terminal Services, or TICTS.
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NewsGCT Canada to optimize rail operations
GCT Canada has selected INFORM’s Rail Scheduler software to optimise its rail operations, including container handover between yard and rail, as well as all remotely-operated rail-mounted gantry moves.
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NewsRecord year for Port of Baltimore
Containers and car imports at the Helen Delich Bentley terminal have helped the Port of Baltimore to a record year in 2015, proving that Maryland is ‘open for business’.
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NewsMounting objection to EU port legislation
The European Parliament has voted to approve port services regulations that are designed to address restrictive practices at EU ports.
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IMO workshops to promote energy efficiency
The IMO has held two international workshops to raise awareness of its regulations on energy efficiency and the control of greenhouse gas emissions from ships.
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NewsSubmit your project for the ESPO award 2016
Submissions are now being taken for the 8th European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports.
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NewsEnvironmental concerns over Marseille Fos development
A key development project at Marseille Fos port will be reshaped to allay the environmental worries of residents and authorities in the area.
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NewsEuropean container port competition ‘complex and intense’
Container port competition across Europe has become increasingly complex and intense, creating a market in which all players can no longer record growth, according to a recent academic study by Portecomonics.
