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Micro-plastic impact
A group of international experts have completed a draft global assessment to address the growing problems in the marine environment caused by micro-plastics.
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Takeover bid for seaport project
After a five year delay in development, Jasper County officials are attempting to take over the new seaport project to be built in the Savannah River.
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Tapping into the car trade
The Port of Tampa has a new partner with an expertise in processing vehicle shipments – it wants to cash in on the Mexican car trade.
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GreenPort Congress 2013 - book your place
It''s the last few days to book and receive an early bird discount for the 2013 GreenPort Congress to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 9 to 13 October.
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GreenPort Congress 2013 - book your place
It''s the last few days to book and receive an early bird discount for the 2013 GreenPort Congress to be held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 9 to 13 October.
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Antwerp sustainability report
Antwerp Port Authority is drawing up a second sustainability report for the “port community” as it strives for greater sustainability following the recent financial and economic crisis.
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Blueprint for Africa
Five new eco-friendly rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) will be delivered to APM Terminals Apapa as part of a US$135m terminal upgrade within a month.
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Last chance to save over 230 Euros - Early bird rate expires 31 July 2013!
Delegate places include: Welcome reception (8 October 2013), Gala dinner (9 October 2013), Port Tour (11 October 2013) as well as the two day conference with Working Groups and full documentation.
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Early bird rate expires 31 July 2013. Book now to save 20% - over 230 Euros!
Delegate places include: Welcome reception (8 October 2013), Gala dinner (9 October 2013), Port Tour (11 October 2013) as well as the two day conference with Working Groups and full documentation.
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Damen wins prize for ‘green’ tug
Damen Shipyards Group has won third prize at a competition for the Top 100 Dutch ‘green’ companies for its ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid.
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Portek secures Tanjung contract
Singapore’s Portek International has secured its first major contract with the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia, as well as repeat orders from existing customers.
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Palfinger gets greener
Palfinger Marine has achieved ISO 14001 certification – a sure sign that the company is working towards a comprehensive management system with safety and the environment at the forefront of operations.
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Emissions incentive programme
Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has set up a new environmental stewardship programme to reward shippers for reducing vessel emissions.
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Oakland SSA agreement creates 'mega' terminal
The Port of Oakland has chosen to end a dispute with one of its tenants by making it the operator for the majority of its terminals - creating the third largest terminal on the US west coast.
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Thames Hub airport plan
A proposal has been formally submitted to the UK government’s Airports Commission for a new four runway airport hub on the Isle of Grain in the UK’s Thames Estuary.
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GPA gets mobile
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has prepared itself for hurricanes and other emergency situations with a brand new US$1.5m Mobile Command Centre (MCC).
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Clock watching port-style
In the past few years, more attention has been paid to ''on time'' arrival and it is a phenomenon that is not going to go away. But it seems that ''on time'' is a subjective phrase, so whose definition to we use?
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EU subsidy for LNG project
The Antwerp Port Authority has received a EU subsidy for its LNG bunkering project to be used to develop and build an LNG bunkering station for barges at the port.
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EU subsidy for LNG project
The Antwerp Port Authority has received a EU subsidy for its LNG bunkering project to be used to develop and build an LNG bunkering station for barges at the port.
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Helsinki: The pull between challenge and opportunity
The Port of Helsinki is attempting to find pragmatic answers to challenges many urban ports will understand - including the tension between costs and environmental strategies, writes Stevie Knight