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NewsAPMT rebuffs 'illegal' Aqaba strike
APM Terminals (APMT) says further delays to the regional transportation hub of Jordan, Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), are expected following a “premature and illegal” strike last week.
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ClassNK releases EGC systems guidelines
ClassNK has released ‘Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems’ that cover class safety requirements as well as safety requirements set out in the IMO guidelines.
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NewsCopenhagen Malmo Port to host 2015 GreenPort Congress - register your interest for next year!
We’re busy planning our 2015 GreenPort Congress which will be held in Copenhagen in early October 2015 and which will be hosted by Copenhagen Malmo Port. Why not register your interest now and as soon as we have the details confirmed we will let you know.
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NewsHighlights from the 9th GreenPort Congress
The 9th GreenPort Congress, which was held last week at the World Trade Centre in Barcelona saw nearly 200 delegates from across the world coming together to hear more on the many challenges that a port has to face in light of new emission regulations.
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NewsHighlights from the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference
Hosted this year by the Port of Barcelona, the 2nd GreenPort Cruise conference played host to over 120 delegates, from cruise ship operators, cruise terminal operators, port authorities, industry associations and suppliers to the cruise sectors, all looking to glean the latest information on the environmental and sustainability aspects facing ...
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News9th GreenPort Congress hailed an unreserved success
The GreenPort Congress and GreenPort Cruise Conference have once more been hailed an unreserved success. With nearly 200 delegates attending from all over the world the congress and one day conference, combined with hot topics and industry leading speakers, provided something for everyone involved in the whole port community.
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NewsThe ports of Calais, Cork and Moerdijk receive recognition for high environmental standards
During an official dinner at the 9th GreenPort Congress in Barcelona on Wednesday, 15 October, ESPO was delighted to congratulate the ports of Calais, Cork and Moerdijk for achieving the Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certification.
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NewsKeeping dust under control
US-based Dust Control Technology’s (DCT) most established core products have been certified as safe by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards.
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NewsMEPC makes headway with Polar Code
The shipping industry is edging closer to a mandatory Polar Code for ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters after the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approved environmental provisions in the draft.
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NewsPorts awarded for high environmental standards
The ports of Calais, Cork and Moerdijk all received recognition for high environmental standards during the Gala dinner at this year’s GreenPort Congress in Barcelona.
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NewsSustainable project unveils new fuel
A viable, “exceptionally” clean alternative marine fuel has been introduced by Marine South East’s Glycerine Fuel for Marine Sustainability (GLEAMS) project, following a year of research.
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Reforms outlined for Indonesian ports
Indonesia should consider four new initiatives to build a world class port network, Hans Patuwo and Robert Carey, partners at McKinsey and Company have urged in an opinion piece in the Jakarta Post.
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Spain to invest €864m in ports in 2015
Spain''s National Ports Authority (PdelE) is to invest €864m in ports in 2015, divided between areas including buildings, security installations, IT, telecommunications, port access and infrastructure.
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NewsBrazilian operators under competition microscope
Tecon Salvador, Intermarítima Terminals, Tecon Rio Grande and Rodrimar Transport, Industrial Equipment and General Stores, which operate at the ports of Salvador, Rio Grande and Santos, have been referred to Brazil''s competition authority, CADE, in respect of possible anti-competitive practices.
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Dawei firmly back on the agenda
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thailand’s Prime Minister, has visited neighbouring Myanmar for official discussions which included the development of Dawei Deep Sea port, Thailand’s official NNT, news agency said.
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STS air draft issues causing headaches
Reports have surfaced claiming that brand new super-post-panamax cranes ordered specifically to enable box terminals to handle the largest ships afloat are experiencing air draft issues.
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NewsOutrage at DPW Brisbane failings
The performance of DP World’s automated Brisbane terminal has come in for a rebuke by customers. Several went public with their criticisms, one calling DPWA’s service in Brisbane “a nightmare” and another saying there had been “endless dramas unforseen” with “charges beyond belief”.
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NewsHastings not a done deal says Labor
Up to six possible locations for an international container port are being considered for Australia’s Victoria, the state’s opposition Labor Party says.
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Queensland opts for port leasing option
The Ports of Gladstone and Townsville are to be leased by the Queensland Government in a bid to reduce its debt.
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Tensions exposed at Lyttelton
Underlying tensions between management of Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) have come to the fore over a mandatory drug testing initiative.
