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NewsFunding for Aberdeen
The UK’s Aberdeen Harbour Board is to carry out and environmental impact (EIA) assessment for the expansion of the harbour after receiving funding from the European Commission.
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NewsBreakdown in Belgium
Port workers in Antwerp have been striking over the loss of index-linked pay rises and tax increases – action that is also affecting neighbouring ports.
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NewsShore side power seminar
Schneider Electric is keeping the focus firmly on the benefits of shore side power with a free seminar for both ship operators and ports being held this week in London, UK.
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NewsMoU to promote the use of LNG
To promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel within the maritime and offshore industry, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between DNV GL and Qatar shipyard Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM).
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UK government pursues EU exemption
The UK government is confident of securing an exemption for British ports from elements of the EU’s proposed ports regulation, shipping minister John Hayes told guests at the UK Major Ports Group parliamentary reception.
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Indonesia to develop 24 ports
Indonesia plans to develop 24 ports in the coming next five years, the South East Asian Nation''s president, Joko Widodo, has said.
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Spain costs under microscope
A study commissioned by Spain''s National Ports Authority has suggested that reducing labour costs in ports would bring down the cost of handling a teu by €1.55, resulting in annual savings of €15.5m.
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US congestion affects Auckland
Peak season container trade congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is understood to be having a flow-on effect at the Ports of Auckland and on the region’s supply chain overall.
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Concerns over NZ port sector safety
Uproar has followed the Rail and Maritime Transport Union’s (RMTU) release of WorkSafe New Zealand statistics on accidents reported at ports around the country.
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Auckland counsels Fiji ports
Ports of Auckland is understood to be offering support and advice to Fiji Ports Corporation as the latter looks to further develop the port of Suva’s position as a shipping hub for the Pacific region.
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NewsRotortug sets sail for Hong Kong
The second tug in a series of four next generation Rotortugs on order with Cheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd has set sail for Hong Kong and its new owner, Elisabeth Ltd.
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NewsLEPs light up ports sector
US-based lighting specialist, Resilient, is seeing an increase in demand from the ports sector as it looks for more ways to be ‘green’.
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NewsImtech equips LNG-hybrid barge
Becker Marine Systems’ LNG-hybrid barge – said to be the first in the world – has been equipped with Imtech Marine’s latest technology, supporting the barge’s ‘green’ approach.
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NewsMore Konecranes carriers for USA
Konecranes is to supply eight more straddle carriers to the USA’s Maher Terminals LLC, which when delivered, will take Maher’s Konecranes fleet to 27.
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News'Third world' North American ports slammed
"Third world, expensive and not performing" - this is the scathing view of port operations in North America from a leading shipping line.
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Concerns on 'fragmented and reactive' industry
Fragmented and reactive, the port industry is fighting to balance long term investments against short term decision-making.
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Underinvestment a threat for container ports
Forecast demand for an additional 450m teu lifts by 2024 could mean that the industry is underinvested in container port capacity going forward, according to leading consultant.
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'Dark side' of mega ships
Carriers and ports alike are fast discovering the "dark side" of mega container ships, according to Thomas Lutje, managing director of HHLA Container Terminals.
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NewsBack on track
COMMENT: Kenya is ahead of Tanzania in seeking to install major new container handling capacity on Africa’s eastern seaboard.
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NewsXVELA launch to solve port productivity limitations
A new Navis company and cloud-based vessel stowage collaboration platform is set to improve productivity in ports, which has been affected by the introduction of mega vessels and carrier alliances.
