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NewsEPA low emission kit
Caterpillar has launched EPA-certified Cat 3500 marine emissions kits, as an alternative to re-powering existing vessels in order to ensure compliance with current US emissions limits.
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NewsBlended protection
Some ports go for overkill in deciding on container security. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsView Keynote speech & Opening address online now!
Not able to attend this year”s GreenPort Congress? View the keynote address and opening session speakers online here now - including Thomas Verheye, Head of Unit on Industrial Emissions, Air Quality & Noise, DG for Environment.
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NewsWeighing up the possibilities
With container weighing becoming a global issue within the ports sector, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association’s (PEMA) recently published information paper on container weighing technologies is a timely resource.
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NewsAntwerp Sustainability Report
The second Antwerp Sustainability Report was released earlier this week, along with a new digital platform to help companies in their sustainability efforts.
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NewsSecurity that's fit for purpose
Ports and terminals are increasingly being drawn into the purview of private maritime security companies, as such contractors seek to strengthen their links with the insurance market.
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NewsAvoiding the talent trap
The ports industry is investing and expanding rapidly in Africa – but there’s a real mismatch in terms of skills. African countries dominate the top half of the international unemployment list, and the general sentiment is that the statistics are over-optimistic and real unemployment much higher, says Cobus du Plessis ...
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NewsKalmar unveils hybrid 'first'
Kalmar has launched new hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers for container handling, which use up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.
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NewsKalmar unveils hybrid 'first'
Kalmar has launched new hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers for container handling, which use up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.
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News2013 Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception of this year’s GreenPort Congress was opened last night by Marc Van Peel, vice mayor of Antwerp and president of the Antwerp Port Authority.
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News2013 Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception of this year’s GreenPort Congress was opened last night by Marc Van Peel, vice mayor of Antwerp and president of the Antwerp Port Authority.
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NewsShuffling the pack
New terminals are coming online around the world but there’s a ‘war for talent'' to run them, as Felicity Landon reports
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NewsSouth Asia to stop toxic import
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to stop the import of the damaged and presumably toxic vessel, ‘Hansa Brandenburg’.
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NewsLloyd's List Environmental Award for Evergreen
Global ocean carrier Evergreen Line has received the 2013 Lloyd''s List Environment Award at the Lloyd''s List Global Awards Ceremony held last week in London.
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NewsTime is money
When it comes to box scanning, although many ports aren’t too fussed by a few minutes wait, some need to consider their ‘peak’ traffic volumes, not just the average flow.
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NewsNew closed loop scrubber
Langh Ship has developed a new closed loop scrubber, allowing vessels to run on high sulphur fuel whilst complying with sulphur regulations.
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NewsNeedles in haystacks
Terminal operators needs to be kept in the loop on scanning decisions, finds Stevie Knight
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Light at the end of the tunnel?
While the port industry seems to be finally hauling itself out of the doldrums, it could take a further 18 months for business to really return to an even keel, according to experts.
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North American ports have 'lost their way'
Ports have “lost their way in North America” as a result of a lack of focussed investment, PortMiami director Bill Johnson told TOC Americas delegates.
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NewsDP World blighted by global union action
Dockers’ unions affiliated with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) are staging actions today to resolve problems at DP World terminals worldwide.
