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NewsAsciano boss cautions on privatisation downsides
While the privatisation of Australia''s ports gathers pace, the head of ports operator Asciano fears the Australian economy may be suffering some damage.
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Liebherr orders flood in
Liebherr Maritime Cranes has seen a flood of orders, including what it calls an “important order” for its mobile harbour crane (LHM) range from a purchasing association of Algerian port operators.
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NewsPower surge
Well planned energy upgrades can increase efficiency and enhance supply as Alex Hughes finds out
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NewsThe Ems Case, lessons learned
A few years ago, the ‘Ems case’, which involved regular dredging to facilitate the navigation along the Ems River, opposed the city of Papenburg to the Federal State of Germany. Paris Sansoglou, Secretary General of the European Dredging Association points out at the main issues for dredgers in this case.
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NewsABB helps save fuel consumption
ABB and MAN Diesel and Turbo have supplied two PCS100 Static Frequency Converters (SFCs), which provide voltage and frequency stabilisation, for ro-ro vessels to help them save fuel costs.
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NewsMAN solution proves its worth
MAN Diesel and Turbo’s Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) solution, being developed with support from Alfa Laval, is proving successful onboard two AP Moller-Maersk vessels.
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NewsYilport explores Baltic opportunities
Turkish operator, Yilport, is expanding in to the Baltic region, starting with the acquisition of a container terminal in Sweden.
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NewsDon't over complicate storm protection plans
Windstorms can be very damaging and very difficult to predict; they are also quite difficult to deal with.
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NewsBatten down the hatches
Storm damage-related losses should be a concern for all ports and terminal operators, explains Alex Hughes
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NewsUS seaports get vote of confidence
US seaports are in line for a wave of modernisation following the US States Congress’ approval of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) 2014.
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NewsUAE to build LNG-powered tug
Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City (DMC) and Wärtsilä are to build an LNG-powered tug as part of the UAE ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development’ initiative.
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NewsEase of access
Port of Vancouver USA plays the distance card as it looks to bring in Pacific Rim shippers. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsKonecranes presents next generation lift trucks
Konecranes’ new C series of lift trucks, revealed at the CeMat exhibition in Germany this week, has been developed to enhance safety, comfort and productivity.
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NewsHarmonising LNG bunkering
DNV GL is launching a new Recommended Practice (RP) on LNG Bunkering in the Middle East & South Asia.
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NewsRepeat LNG package order for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is to supply integrated LNG equipment and propulsion packages for three more LNG tankers for Danish operator Evergas, in an extension to a similar previous order placed in 2013.
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NewsKalmar reveals ‘revised’ forklifts
Kalmar has launched new ‘revised’ versions of the electric forklift truck at the CeMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany.
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NewsSANY reaches new heights
SANY Germany is introducing its new Tier 4 reach stacker at the CEMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany, this week.
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NewsHyster developments slash fuel costs
Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.
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NewsHyster developments slash fuel costs
Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.
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NewsM&S pulls out of London Gateway
UK retailer Marks & Spencer has pulled out of plans to invest £200m in a national distribution centre at DP World''s London Gateway.
