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NewsBlueprint for Africa
Five new eco-friendly rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) will be delivered to APM Terminals Apapa as part of a US$135m terminal upgrade within a month.
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NewsLast chance to save over 230 Euros - Early bird rate expires 31 July 2013!
Delegate places include: Welcome reception (8 October 2013), Gala dinner (9 October 2013), Port Tour (11 October 2013) as well as the two day conference with Working Groups and full documentation.
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NewsEarly bird rate expires 31 July 2013. Book now to save 20% - over 230 Euros!
Delegate places include: Welcome reception (8 October 2013), Gala dinner (9 October 2013), Port Tour (11 October 2013) as well as the two day conference with Working Groups and full documentation.
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NewsDamen wins prize for ‘green’ tug
Damen Shipyards Group has won third prize at a competition for the Top 100 Dutch ‘green’ companies for its ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid.
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NewsPortek secures Tanjung contract
Singapore’s Portek International has secured its first major contract with the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia, as well as repeat orders from existing customers.
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Palfinger gets greener
Palfinger Marine has achieved ISO 14001 certification – a sure sign that the company is working towards a comprehensive management system with safety and the environment at the forefront of operations.
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NewsEmissions incentive programme
Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has set up a new environmental stewardship programme to reward shippers for reducing vessel emissions.
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NewsOakland SSA agreement creates 'mega' terminal
The Port of Oakland has chosen to end a dispute with one of its tenants by making it the operator for the majority of its terminals - creating the third largest terminal on the US west coast.
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NewsThames Hub airport plan
A proposal has been formally submitted to the UK government’s Airports Commission for a new four runway airport hub on the Isle of Grain in the UK’s Thames Estuary.
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NewsGPA gets mobile
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has prepared itself for hurricanes and other emergency situations with a brand new US$1.5m Mobile Command Centre (MCC).
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NewsClock watching port-style
In the past few years, more attention has been paid to ''on time'' arrival and it is a phenomenon that is not going to go away. But it seems that ''on time'' is a subjective phrase, so whose definition to we use?
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NewsEU subsidy for LNG project
The Antwerp Port Authority has received a EU subsidy for its LNG bunkering project to be used to develop and build an LNG bunkering station for barges at the port.
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NewsEU subsidy for LNG project
The Antwerp Port Authority has received a EU subsidy for its LNG bunkering project to be used to develop and build an LNG bunkering station for barges at the port.
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NewsHelsinki: The pull between challenge and opportunity
The Port of Helsinki is attempting to find pragmatic answers to challenges many urban ports will understand - including the tension between costs and environmental strategies, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsLisbon fears losses from strikes
A strike called by dockworkers at the Port of Lisbon on June 25, is to be extended by a further month. As of July 22, the port will be paralysed for one hour every day – between 15.00 and 16.00 - until August 19 as stevedores down tools in support ...
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Tauranga co-governance initiative welcomed
Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns says his port is comfortable with the co-governance framework for the harbour and catchment being drawn up between the Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective, local authorities and the Crown.
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Auckland negotiations frustration with unions
Ports of Auckland has expressed its frustration at the ongoing industrial dispute with the Maritime Union of New Zealand following recent facilitation meetings between the parties.
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NewsLibyan protestors halt exports
Oil exports are still at a halt at the eastern Libyan port of Zueitina as protesters continue to campaign for jobs.
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NewsBook before your holiday and save 20%!
Just one week left to book at the early bird rate for the GreenPort Congress. Book by 31 July 2013 and save 20% - over 230 Euros!
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NewsPort of Chicago leased
A US based company is set to operate and manage the Port of Chicago under a 62 year lease and carry out major infrastructural upgrades to modernise the port along the way.
