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NewsSave your energy
Ports might be missing out by chasing the wrong energy savings. Stevie Knight takes a look at the issues
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NewsSulphur survey launched by EU shipowners
European shipowners have launched a survey to monitor the economic impact of the 0.1% sulphur requirements for shipping in the European Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs), due to enter into force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsBarcelona Port Tour
Following three days of conference, over 80 delegates took the opportunity to get some fresh air and participated in the Port Tour on a beautiful late summer’s day where the sea breezes were appreciated by all.
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NewsGala Dinner in the beautiful vaulted Sala Marques De Comillas
The much anticipated Gala Dinner was held in the beautiful vaulted Sala Marques De Comillas at the Barcelona Maritime Museum.
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NewsGreenPort 2014 Welcome Reception
Participants from both the GreenPort Cruise Conference and the GreenPort Congress were invited to attend the Welcome Reception which was held at the Take Eat Easy Bar, World Trade Centre.
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NewsStop the spread
Ebola has forced a tightening up of health regulation enforcement, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsTime to step up
While AIS has its benefits, ports need to move past simple identification, as Martin Rushmere explains
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Chile boosts port infrastructure
Chile''s Under-secretary for Transport, Cristián Bowen, has announced that the government is to introduce a series of port upgrades over the next 20 years as a means of boosting competitiveness.
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NewsAPMT hits back at Monrovia claims
In Liberia, elected representative George Mulbah has accused APM Terminals of failing to upgrade the Free Port of Monrovia in line with its concession agreement.
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NewsEbola fails to dent Monrovia trade
Freeport Monrovia has yet to suffer a single day of downtime due to the Ebola virus, says Peder Sondergaard, chief executive Africa and Middle East of concessionaire APM Terminals.
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NewsGetting better with transparency
The secretary of the Global Shippers Forum (GSF) has outlined the need for transparency of carbon emissions so that shippers can identify and act on their own carbon footprints.
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NewsKoper wins ESPO award
The Port of Koper was awarded this year’s European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) in recognition of its work in creating a sustainable future for the port and its surroundings.
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NewsLNG bunkering and supply for Dunkerque
The French Port of Dunkerque has chosen a consortium for the set-up of a marine bunkering and on-land supply chain of small-scale LNG, ahead of the opening of the LNG terminal.
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NewsMalaysia sets its sights on ABP
It has been suggested that Malaysia’s largest state pension fund is to make a US$2bn bid for a stake in UK port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP).
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NewsCommunity giving
Port community funds can create a real impact by supporting local charities and organisations. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsEase of automation at Brisbane
The main drivers for automation are being ably demonstrated at Patrick’s automated straddle terminal in Brisbane, Australia, says the operator.
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NewsKOTUG wins LNG operation contract
KOTUG is now Brunei Shell Petroleum Company’s exclusive towage provider for all LNG vessels at the Brunei LNG Terminal.
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NewsAntwerp call for LNG bunkering station operator
Antwerp Port Authority has issued an official request for proposals to operate the new LNG barge bunkering station being built at the port.
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NewsWalking the economic tightrope
The US continues to expand its economy but this is not enough to stop the sharp volatility in the stock markets, the volatility in exchange rates and the flattening out of trade.
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Changing financing course
COMMENT: Before the financial crash in 2008, port finance got very sexy - a spate of deals done circa 2006-2007 saw all manner of ''privatisations'' where port operators sold their crown jewels to investment funds for vast sums, and leased them back, writes Barry Parker.
