Latest News – Page 664
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NewsContargo networks with Rotterdam
Container hinterland terminal operator, Contargo, has affiliated its terminal network with the Port of Rotterdam through online platform, InlandLinks.
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NewsMP595 could stimulate massive change in Brazil's ports
The Brazilian Association of Infrastructure and Basic Industries (Abdib) has estimated that the adoption of new ports legislation could stimulate investment of $24.6bn by eliminating barriers to entry for private capital.
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NewsWestports Malaysia set for US$500m listing
Port operator, Westports Malaysia, is expected to list on the local stock exchange in October 2013 in a deal that could raise up to US$500m, according to media reports. The operator manages Malaysia’s main export gateway of Port Klang – one of the main ports along the Malacca Straits linking ...
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NewsPOLA Energy Management action plan
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has developed an Energy Management Action Plan (E-MAP) to improve energy efficiency as demand for electricity increases at the container port.
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NewsFelixstowe doubles rail capacity
The UK’s Port of Felixstowe has opened a new rail terminal which will sees the container port’s rail capacity double and help the port get better with emissions.
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NewsFelixstowe doubles rail capacity
The UK’s Port of Felixstowe has opened a new rail terminal which sees the container port’s rail capacity double.
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NewsWärtsilä BWMS for LPG vessel
Wärtsilä has been contracted by Italy’s Carbofin SPA, part of the Carboflotta group, to retrofit its Aquarius UV ballast water management system (BWMS) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vessel, ‘Marola’.
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NewsRolls-Royce Promas system for Aida Cruises
Rolls-Royce has won a contract to supply Germany’s Aida Cruises with its Promas Lite propulsion system as part of a technical upgrade to the company’s Sphinx series cruise ships.
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NewsNew Investment in responsive website
Mercator Media has made another significant investment in its online offering and redesigned the ‘Port Strategy’ website to incorporate ‘responsive design’ to ensure the best possible display of content on any device.
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NewsLyttelton insurance claim breakthrough
New Zealand’s Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) announced it is reviewing the payment of dividends after a breakthrough in a two year earthquake insurance repair claim, said to be “the largest ever in Australasian history”.
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NewsPort of Grangemouth CHP plant
The Scottish Government has approved plans made by Forth Energy – a joint venture between multimodal port owner, Forth Ports Limited and electricity and gas supplier, SSE plc – to develop a wood fuelled renewable combined heat and power (CHP) plant at the Port of Grangemouth.
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NewsFjord Line wins efficiency award
Norwegian ship owner and ferry operator, Fjord Line, won the Energy Efficiency Award at this year’s Nor Shipping exhibition for its two passenger ferries, ‘Stavangerfjord’ and ‘Bergensfjord’.
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NewsKalmar straddle carriers for New Zealand
Kalmar, part of Finland’s Cargotec, has received an order from New Zealand''s Port Otago to supply two diesel electric Kalmar straddle carriers.
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Essar Ports wins Visakhapatnam bid
Private port company, Essar Ports Limited (EPL), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Vadinar Oil Terminal Ltd, has won a bid for the development of three iron ore berths at India’s Visakhapatnam Port on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis.
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NewsGreen bulk handling in Spain
Port of Marín based Galigrain’s first state of the art mobile crane is equipped with the Liebherr Pactronic Hybrid Power Booster - setting a benchmark for green bulk handling in Spain.
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NewsKalmar straddle carriers for New Zealand
Kalmar, part of Finland’s Cargotec, has received an order from New Zealand''s Port Otago to supply two diesel electric Kalmar straddle carriers.
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NewsAntwerp wins environment award
The Port of Antwerp has won another award for its efforts in sustainability – it was presented with the bronze Environment Award during the annual meeting of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
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NewsAward kudos for ABB systems
Three out of four ships shortlisted for Nor Shipping''s Energy Efficiency Awards feature ABB''s onboard energy management systems.
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News2013 Conference programme released!
This year’’s exciting new format will facilitate discussion and debate amongst delegates, who will represent the complete port community.
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NewsYang Ming extends POLA lease agreement
Beijing based marine transport company, Yang Ming, has extended its lease at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) by 9 years – a move that will provide cargo growth over the next 17 years, says the city’s Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa.
