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NewsRising sea levels threaten US ports
Rising sea levels pose a significant medium- to long-term threat to the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, a select committee has been told in the US.
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NewsTransnet hits out at Richards Bay operators
Transnet chief executive Brian Molefe has spoken out against the coal mining shareholders of South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal for not doing enough to allow smaller miners to move coal through the hub.
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NewsChina builds on LNG expertise
Braemar Engineering is supporting the expansion of China’s LNG sector with a new training course designed to help build the skill set of the country''s maritime professionals.
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NewsAdriatic advance
Ports located in the northern Adriatic Sea are keen to expand their roles as gateways for the Balkans. Aidan Grange reports
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NewsP3 alliance 'losers' hit back
There has been further speculation over the ports and terminals that will lose out if the P3 shipping alliance goes ahead.
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NewsTaking Oman's lead
The release of the annual World Economic Forum’s Gobal Competitiveness Report is always eagerly awaited and while it is generally of limited relevance to the port industry, it does contains one directly relevant indicator: ‘Quality of port infrastructure’.
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News3D approach needs careful consideration
When it comes to choosing the right 3D solution, it''s not a case of ''one size fits all'' - every port must assess the various factors in selecting a suitable package.
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NewsGoing for growth in coal handling
The Port of Seward has completed a conveyor system upgrade for its coal handling operations that has raised throughput an estimated 20%, allowing Alaska’s largest coal producer to better compete for international customers, says Andrew D. Marti, from Martin Engeineering.
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NewsReducing the transport of empty containers
InlandLinks, the port of Rotterdam''s online intermodal platform, has developed an application to reduce the transport of empty containers improving efficiency and sustainability for the logistics chain.
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Progress made at Paradip LNG terminal
Paradip Port Trust (PPT) is making progress on its Rs 3,108 (US$506.3m) crore LNG terminal, which it says will put Paradip and the state of Odisha on the global LNG map, local media reports.
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NewsEnvironmental good practice agreement in Algeciras
The Port Authority of Algeciras Bay and Compañía Logística de Hidrocarburos (CLH) have signed an environmental good practices agreement.
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NewsNew dimensions
Inroads into 3D modelling technology are providing a new vision for port operators. John Bensalhia reports
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European ports escape major storm damage
Ports around the UK and in Northern Europe seem to have escaped the worst of the damage from the storm dubbed ''St Jude'', despite winds reaching over 100mph in some areas.
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NewsTerminal fire puts strain on Santos
Following the recent fire at Terminal Acucareiro Copersucar (TAC) in Santos, Brazil, the London P&I Club has warned it could prove disastrous for shipping activity in the foreseeable future.
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NewsGE Power for LNG carriers
In a bid to support a cleaner shipping environment, Dynagas is fitting its LNG carriers with GE Power Conversion’s power and propulsion package.
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NewsFacing bigger challenges
Jorge Martín asks if the operational considerations of handling big ships have been properly considered
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NewsSetting sail overseas
Thinking global gives hub ports a chance to spread their knowledge, explains STC-Group''s Maurice Jansen
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NewsTraining offshoots bring up standards
Port authorities in the Hamburg-Le Havre range have sought to diversify in the field of education and training.
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NewsShip Recycling Regulation
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Parliament majority vote on the new Ship Recycling Regulation this week.
