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NewsPorts must develop hinterland strategies to survive
The future of ports and the wider shipping industry hinges on hinterland strategies and logistic corridors, according to Dr Jean-Paul Rodrigue, department of global studies and geography, Hofstra University.
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NewsDNV GL looks to South East Asia
DNV GL is addressing energy demand in South East Asia, which is expected to grow at twice the rate of the rest of the world, with a dedicated LNG and Gas Consulting unit in Singapore.
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NewsSharing vision and strategy
The second GreenPort Cruise conference kicked off this week highlighting the latest environmental and sustainability issues facing global cruise terminals.
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NewsColombia container hub aspirations
Colombia’s government wants to make the country “a great container hub of the Americas”, according to minister of transport, Natalia Abello Vives.
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NewsFerry company puts LNG plans on hold
Western Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries says it has been forced to suspend its plans to operate on LNG fuel because the figures do not add up.
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NewsSharing vision and strategy
The second GreenPort Cruise conference kicked off this week highlighting the latest environmental and sustainability issues facing global cruise terminals.
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NewsBallast Water Convention edges closer
The IMO says that the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention is edging closer to entering into force as Japan and Turkey become the latest countries to sign up to its ratification.
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NewsABB electrifies APMT Mexican terminal
ABB is to supply a complete electrification and crane automation solution for APM Terminals’ (APMT) new Mexican terminal at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas.
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NewsABB electrifies APMT Mexican terminal
ABB is to supply a complete electrification and crane automation solution for APM Terminals’ (APMT) new Mexican terminal at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas.
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NewsTOC Americas 2014 begins
Over 500 participants are set to attend the fourteenth annual TOC Americas conference and exhibition, taking place in Cartagena, Columbia this week.
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NewsMAN dual-fuel engines for LNG carriers
MAN Diesel & Turbo has reported a contract for four MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines to power two LNG carriers, ordered by Norway’s BW Group from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
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NewsGreenPort Congress and Conference takes place this week
The 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference takes place this week at the World Trade Centre, Barcelona. Hosted by the Port of Barcelona, the event will bring together the whole port community and will be a platform for the exchange of information on the latest in sustainable environmental ...
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NewsDamen tug leaves for Trinidad
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered the first ASD tug 2810 in a four-vessel contract with ARC Towage, which will be used to provide gas terminal berthing services in Trinidad and Tobago.
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NewsCompetition and continuity
Next month, Charles Hammond steps down as UK Major Ports Group chairman. Felicity Landon asks him about the hot topics in the industry.
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NewsLong Beach combats congestion
As congestion hits the second largest port in the US, a congestion relief team has been set up at the Port of Long Beach to address the what the port says is one of the main causes – a “chassis imbalance”.
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NewsInvesting in innovation stimulation
COMMENT: What drives the competitiveness of ports? Is it sufficient draft to accommodate ever larger vessels, productivity, high quality hinterland infrastructure or well-functioning port community systems, asks Peter de Langen.
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NewsECSA position on scrubbers
The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has published a position paper to try to achieve a harmonised position on the discharge of washwater in ports, estuaries and coastal areas, from open-loop scrubbers.
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ABPmer to lead Southampton impact assessment
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd (ABPmer) is to prepare various technical reports to support the environmental statements for the proposed regeneration of the Royal Pier Waterfront in Southampton, UK.
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NewsNot booked yet? There’s still time but hurry and book now!
If you’ve not yet booked your place at the 9th GreenPort Congress, incorporating the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, which is being held at the World Trade Centre in Barcelona from the 14-17 October, then don’t worry – there’s still time to book your place, but hurry as only a few ...
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NewsTopical speaker session – ‘Customers’, users’ and stakeholders’ perception of Green Ports’
During the 2013 GreenPort Congress it was clearly identified that to achieve an environmentally responsible port sector, port users need to communicate more. This aim of this year’s congress is to open up the routes for discussion and enable better communication. Our first session discussing customers, users and stakeholder’s ...
