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NewsThe risky port expansion mindset
This July, figures for the total throughput of the UK ports system were released revealing a 4% decline in volumes. This is itself is not unsurprisingly given the current state of the freight markets.
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NewsBaby steps on energy strategies
All the leading ports groups seem to have got the message that they need to manage energy consumption on sustainability principles, but action is still in its infancy.
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NewsAuto class
Take up of automation is picking up, albeit from a very low base. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsEU Commission adopts NAIADES II
The European Commission has adopted a programme of measures called Naiades II "Towards quality inland waterway transport".
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Lower sulphur fuel in the spotlight
Government officials and industry representatives met in London today to discuss the future availability of low sulphur fuel in line with stricter IMO requirements.
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Docked trouble at Port Kembla
The crew of the Egyptian government-owned coal carrier, ‘Wadi Alkram’, which is currently docked in Australia’s Port Kembla, are on strike over poor working conditions.
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Terex southeast Asian strategy
Terex Port Solutions is continuing to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia as a supplier of ship to shore cranes.
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NewsBraemar wins FLNG project
Braemar Engineering has been appointed as owner’s engineers for United LNG, LP in what is thought to be the world’s largest floating LNG (FLNG) production project.
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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.
