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NewsSalalah and Virginia join forces
The Port of Salalah and Virginia Port Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share information and generate new business.
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Spanish ports need to cut costs
José Llorca, president of Spain''s National Ports Authority, has said that the organisation is looking into ways of modifying legislation to reduce berthing and cargo handling costs.
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NewsMAN ME-LGI engine for Canada
MAN Diesel &Turbo has received its first order for its new MED-LGI dual fuel engine, which enables the use of more sustainable fuels such as methanol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
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NewsWind power for JNPT
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is said to be investing Rs Crore 50 ($8.4m) to install wind power to help save 30% on port energy costs.
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NewsEasing European customs formalities
The European Commission has set out plans to ease customs formalities for shipping but it’s as yet unclear as to how the changes are likely to affect European ports.
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NewsPort development funding
One of the UK’s leading ports groups has signed a multi-million loan facility that will part fund the cost of further development at the country’s second largest container terminal.
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NewsPort unions target DP World
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) dockers’ union is targeting terminal operator Dubai Ports World (DPW) over its "anti-union activities” and its systematic attempt “to undermine the wages and working conditions of workers all over the world”.
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NewsLNG bunkering project
Lloyd’s Register has won a contract from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to develop LNG bunkering capabilities at the port of Singapore.
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New Egis port subsidiary
A French consulting and engineering group is taking its port expertise to new levels with the creation of a new subsidiary to focus in on specialised port projects.
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NewsPEMA confirms support for 2013 GreenPort Congress
Chief among the aims of the Association is to foster good relations within the communities it represents, by providing a forum for the exchange of views on global trends in port equipment and technology design, manufacture, operation and maintenance.
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NewsInsurance comfort for the bottom line
At first glance, the prospects of keeping their insurance spend at current levels might seem slim for executives in the ports and terminals industry; the recent series of high-profile natural catastrophes could encourage underwriters to seek dearer premiums at renewals.
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Reef port development still uncertain
The Australian Government is hopeful of persuading the World Heritage Commission not to ban port development on the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsNew format programme will get you talking!
This is your opportunity to join Working Groups to discuss and debate key issues with experts from across the sector.
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NewsGaussin signs record deal
French port transport vehicle manufacturer, Gaussin Manugistique SA, has signed a deal for 40 of its Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) units, with an option for 60 more.
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NewsCavotec shore power
A port systems innovator has won what it claims to be the world’s first order for a combined automated mooring and shore power system.
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Newcastle latest to face privatisation
The New South Wales coal port of Newcastle is the latest Australian port to be put out to tender.
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NewsWind power for JNPT
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is said to be investing Rs Crore 50 ($8.4m) to install wind power to help save 30% on port energy costs.
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NewsICTSI arbitration to tackle 'adversarial' Batumi
International Container Terminals Services Inc has cited an “extremely adversarial approach” as the reason for its initiation of arbitration proceedings in its dispute with Batumi Sea Port.
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NewsPanama Canal ups its game?
The Panama Canal Authority is said to be considering a fourth set of new locks as part of its US$5.2bn expansion project to allow for the passage of Super Post-Panamax vessels.
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NewsResponding to ecological needs
Terex Port Solutions’ Klaus Peter Hoffmann discusses the need to meet a rise in environment awareness
