Latest News – Page 700
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NewsA bank for the world
Ports are a small part of the World Bank’s overall loan book, through both its private sector lender the IFC and the IBRD.
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NewsFire protection for LNG applications
PPG Industries has launched its flexible epoxy-based intumescent passive fire protective (PFP) coating, PITT-CHAR XP for use in environments such as the LNG market.
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NewsKerala waits for green light
The Indian state of Kerala is waiting for clearance from the central government for a proposed international deep water seaport, local media reports.
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NewsMoU to boost EU trade growth
The Chambers of Commerce in Hampshire, UK and the Southern Spanish port city of Almería have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and develop new trade growth.
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Tour of Antwerp Port included in delegate places
During the tour delegates will see important parts of the port such as: The Churchill Dock (general cargo), European Distribution Centres, the Delwaide Dock (containers) and the huge Marshalling Yard of the railways.
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NewsKeeping the taps open
Financing for expansion will only come if the Triple Bottom Line is there, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsJoin environmentalists from across the industry.
Book your place now to join specialists from the many ports, terminals and industry organisations who have already confirmed their attendance.
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World Maritime Day 2013
The theme ‘Sustainable Development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20’ has been chosen for World Maritime Day 2013.
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NewsInfrastructure grants for US ports
The US Department of Transport (DOT) is awarding a total of US$104m in infrastructure grants to US ports to help improve the movement of goods through America’s seaports.
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NewsCarnival to reduce emissions
Carnival Corporation is investing US$108m in “breakthrough” exhaust gas cleaning technology for 32 of its ships to reduce air emissions.
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NewsThe future is wide open for cold ironing
Different options for shore power are growing with the rise of new technology. For example, hydrogen fuel cells may be especially suited to the low power needs of berthed box ships.
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NewsLiebherr: top pick in Latin America
Liebherr’s Mobile Harbour Crane (LHM) 600 crane is proving popular with Latin America, with a total of 10 units being sold to the region in the past 12 months alone.
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NewsVancouver invests in Asian gateway
Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) and Canada''s Harper government are investing CAD$106m in infrastructure to open new markets in Asia.
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NewsKonecranes repeat RTG order
Konecranes is to supply Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs) and reach stackers for US based CSX Intermodal Terminals as part of a repeat order.
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NewsEnvironmental practices to conserve water
Members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) are enhancing their environmental programmes and practices to help conserve water.
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NewsGlobal Ports looks to Russia
Global Ports Investments is to acquire Russian terminal operator, NCC Group Limited, for a value of approximately US$1.5bn.
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NewsChange afoot
The ‘big four’ still dominate the annual container terminal operator rankings, but could they be living on borrowed time?
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NewsMaking the most of equipment
Equipment pooling might not necessarily be a terminal operator’s first choice as obviously they would prefer to be busy handling containers, “but if you have a terminal whose equipment has idle periods and next door the terminal is busy, it can be a win-win – they need some equipment, and ...
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NewsGulftainer growth to soar
UAE based Gulftainer is set to see volumes soar in 2013 as it continues to expand its global footprint, with Saudi Arabia being the main driving force.
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News7 LNG projects win EU funding
The Trans-European Network for Transport (TEN-T) Call 2012 (Multi-Annual Call and Annual Call combined) has selected seven Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) related projects to be recommended for funding.
