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  • Things are getting back on track at US west coast ports
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    US West Coast labour deal clears final hurdle

    2015-05-26T13:02:00Z

    The US International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has approved its labour contract with west coast ports, with 82% of votes in favour of the ratification.

  • The Remote Operating Station (ROS) enables the operator to safely and efficiently perform truck loading and unloading operations
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    Indonesia launches green container terminal

    2015-05-26T10:40:00Z

    Indonesian state-owned terminal operator, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III), has launched its ‘green’ Lamong Bay Terminal, a milestone in the country’s sustainable transport strategy.

  • Antwerp is focused on increasing container handling efficiency
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    Break-bulk app for efficient container handling

    2015-05-26T10:16:00Z

    The Port of Antwerp has launched a new break-bulk application which it says should lead to more efficient greener handling and help save time and money for its customers.

  • Maersk Line is looking to cut CO2 emissions per container by 60% by 2020
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    Maersk sets bold CO2 emissions target

    2015-05-22T17:13:00Z

    Maersk Line has set itself a bold target as part of its ‘Sustainability Update’ for 2014, with the aim of cutting CO2 emissions per container by 60% by 2020, compared to levels from 2007.

  • Using LNG engines in the trucks will significantly reduce NOx, CO2 and particulate emissions
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    Partnership explores LNG truck options

    2015-05-21T15:38:00Z

    Contship Italia Group is joining forces with fellow Italian transport providers Hannibal and Iveco to explore the operational performance of using LNG engines onboard its trucks.

  • ‘RT Ambition’ and ‘RT Evolution’ towed the Cruise Ship ‘Viking Star’ safely into the Port of London
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    Rotortugs on the Thames

    2015-05-21T15:04:00Z

    The hybrid Kotug Rotortugs ‘RT Ambition’ and ‘RT Evolution’ have towed the Cruise Ship ‘Viking Star’ into the Port of London up the River Thames, marking the port’s largest ever cruise call.

  • 'Green' vessels calling at Antwerp could be eligible for a 20% discount on port dues
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    Antwerp grants ‘green’ discount

    2015-05-21T11:33:00Z

    The Port of Antwerp is rewarding vessels that use alternative technology to reduce emissions of particulates with a 15 to 20% discount on port dues.

  • The Pacific NorthWest LNG project is not without its opposition Photo: Pacific NorthWest LNG
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    Pacific Northwest LNG project

    2015-05-21T11:27:00Z

    The Canadian province of British Columbia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pacific NorthWest LNG for a proposed new facility on Lelu Island on land administered by the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

  • Kalmar's ASCs are expected to increase capacity at Fishermen Islands Terminal by 14%
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    Kalmar ASCs for DP World Brisbane

    2015-05-21T10:56:00Z

    Kalmar is to deliver two automatic stacking cranes (ASCs) to DP World Australia’s semi-automated Fishermen Islands Terminal, which are expected to increase capacity by 14% to 720,000 teu.

  • GPA says it’s been focusing on handling large volume increases with no congestion. Photo: Georgia Ports Authority/Stephen B Morton
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    Savannah scores record growth

    2015-05-20T16:34:00Z

    The US Port of Savannah handled a record 335,337 teu in April – a 25.8% increase, or an additional 69,000 units – and saw strong growth in ro-ro traffic.

  • Solitude uses advanced technology said to improve power generation reliability and reduce the unit’s environmental footprint
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    DNV GL unveils new FLNG concept

    2015-05-20T12:38:00Z

    DNV GL has developed a new unmanned floating LNG (FLNG) vessel concept, ‘Solitude’, said to improve maintenance, and safety and environmental compliance while at the same time saving on costs.

  • ICTSI has qualified for the last stage of the Piraeus tender process
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    ICTSI eyes Piraeus stake

    2015-05-19T13:02:00Z

    International Container Terminal Services Inc is one of four international companies that bid for the majority stake in Greece’s Port of Piraeus.

  • 'Green' vessels calling at Antwerp could be eligible for a 20% discount on port dues
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    Antwerp grants ‘green’ discount

    2015-05-19T12:14:00Z

    The Port of Antwerp is rewarding vessels that use alternative technology to reduce emissions of particulates with a 15-20% discount on port dues.

  • Flying the flag: the country is moving ahead with concessions at last
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    Final go ahead given Brazil port concessions

    2015-05-18T20:25:00Z

    The concession plan originally put forward by Brazil''s Ports Secretariat (SEP) some 18 months ago has finally been approved by the Federal Audit Court (TCU). This covers new terminals to be built in the Port of Santos, as well as in the north-eastern state of Pará, involving combined investment of ...

  • Australia's fourth largest container port, Fremantle will go up for auction on a long-term lease
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    Fremantle up for sale

    2015-05-18T13:10:00Z

    The Western Australian government is looking to sell Fremantle Port to help fund major new projects without adding to debt.

  • The complete Polar Code is expected to enter into force on 1 January 2017. Photo: Mark Garten
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    IMO adopts polar environmental revisions

    2015-05-18T12:04:00Z

    Vessels trading in the Polar Regions now have new safety and environmental regulations to comply with following the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC) adoption of the Polar Code and associated MARPOL amendments.

  • "Effective policies" are needed to make the most of short sea shipping. Photo: tdlucas5000
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    EU short sea shipping plea

    2015-05-14T17:03:00Z

    A number of European organisations are calling on the European Commission and Member States to ensure they exploit the full potential of short sea shipping as laid out in the Athens Declaration.

  • PureDry eliminates the need for having to pump waste oil and sludge onto receiving barges
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    Re-using waste oil

    2015-05-14T16:36:00Z

    Alfa Laval''s PureDry system is helping shippers to take advantage of MARPOL rule MEPC.1/Circ.642 because it was designed to allow shipowners and operators to reuse the HFO fraction of waste oil.

  • Growth: Auckland has not won over locals
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    Auckland port protestors unbowed

    2015-05-14T07:38:00Z

    Opponents to Ports of Auckland’s plans to expand its footprint into Waitemata Harbour remain unbowed by a compromise proposal, with the Stop Stealing Our Harbour group organising another public protest and MP Winston Peters initiating a Bill to halt the project.

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    Dawei SEZ moves forward, but port stalls

    2015-05-14T07:38:00Z

    Japan is enter a trilateral cooperation with Thailand and Myanmar to develop Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ), according to official Thai sources.