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NewsEPA approval for Wärtsilä shaft sealants
Wärtsilä’s environmentally-sustainable propeller shaft sealing solutions will continue to use mineral oil as they''ve been found to meet US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standards.
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NewsSpanish LNG studies receives EU support
The European Union has confirmed it will co-finance a series of studies to help make the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply for ships a reality on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
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NewsCall for papers GreenPort Congress and Cruise Conference released
On 14, 15 and 16 October, the 9th GreenPort Congress and second GreenPort Cruise Conference will take place in Barcelona. The congress will focus on the relationship between the port, its users, customers and stakeholders.
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NewsGreenheart Project in line for prize
Greenheart Project, an international non-profit organisation, is in line for the Royal Dutch Society of Engineers Prize for its solar-sail cargo ship – the world’s ‘first’.
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NewsSteady as she goes
Diversity in cargo and an interest in offshore business has kept Port Nelson on its toes. Iain MacIntyre reports
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NewsConstruction of ‘first’ LNG containership begins
Construction of the world’s ‘first’ LNG-powered containership began at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard last week.
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NewsIllegal Bangladeshi shipbreakers closed down
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform has applauded the Bangladesh iForest Department and the District Administration for closing down two shipbreaking yards, known as one of the worlds’ biggest toxic ship graveyards, located on the country''s Southeast coast.
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NewsVancouver moves to block strike disruption
Canada’s Port Metro Vancouver has moved to block strikes over pay and services by members of the United Truckers Association (UCA) after truck drivers from the union Unifor voted to join in industrial action.
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NewsPanama picks up the pace
Work on the new set of locks for the Panama Canal is to “regain a normal pace” after a conceptual agreement was reached by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and contractor Grupo Unidos por el Canal SA (GUPC).
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Fostering cross-Strait relations
One issue shaping the immediate port landscape in New Zealand is the acquisition by North Island container hub port Tauranga of a 50% stake in the South Island regional port Timaru.
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NewsCanada works hard to detect pollution
A total of CAD$47.6m of new funding has been put aside to increase the number of flights to monitor and detect pollution from ships in Canada’s waters.
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NewsCyprus privatisation bill fails
A Bill to privatise Cyprus’ ports has been thrown out by parliament, leaving the country at risk to further downfall.
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NewsRiding the concessioning wave
Privatisation and acquisition top Australasian port agendas, as Dave and Iain MacIntyre explain
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NewsCyprus privatisation struggle turns ugly
Workers are striking again at Cyprus Ports Authority’s (CPA) Limassol and Larnaca ports in a bid to protest against the proposed privatisation plan being voted on this week, which they say will mean job losses.
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NewsCavotec wins largest order yet
Cavotec has won three MoorMaster orders totalling more than €28m for use at lock, roro ferry and bulk handling applications in Australia, Canada and Denmark.
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NewsManila port operations under strain
Two of Manila''s largest ports are struggling with backlog created by an expanded truck ban enforced by the government on Monday, and worsened by truckers'' protests.
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NewsTruck troubles in Vancouver
Members of the United Truckers Association (UCA) held a two day strike at the Port Metro Vancouver this week in an attempt to increase the compensation they receive from the trucking companies that hire them.
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NewsSan Diego powers up ‘green’ initiative
The Port of San Diego’s new shore-power system is now up and running at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
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NewsGothenburg campaigns to save emissions
Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg’s campaign to save sulphur emissions is making progress. During 2013, 49 vessels took part resulting in a saving of 120 tonnes of sulphur emissions.
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Advanced accuracy
Technological advances have considerably helped ports in all spheres, and the bagging sector is no exception.
