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  • POLA and POLB praised companies for their efforts at reducing air pollution
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    Shore power leads the way

    2012-08-08T14:11:00Z

    The ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and Long Beach (POLB) recently announced the winners of the fifth annual ‘Clean Air Action Awards’ for their use of shore power.

  • Greater Cape Town Photo: Simisa
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    A shot in the arm

    2012-08-08T10:30:00Z

    There are a number of South African projects earmarked for Transnet National Port Authority''s huge Rnd33bn cash injection.

  • Viking Prince PSV is one of the new generation LNG craft
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    LNG bunkering for key European ports

    2012-08-07T16:36:00Z

    The rise in eco-legislation and the search for emission lowering fuels has prompted the Linde Group and Bomin to get together to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure for the maritime sector.

  • Is everyone signed up to the green agenda - really?
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    The green façade

    2012-08-07T16:24:00Z

    Alex Hughes finds that environmentally-friendly features rank low on equipment purchasing considerations

  • The Cycloidal Wave Energy Converter gets ready for testing
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    New wave device creates ‘lift’

    2012-08-07T16:24:00Z

    Tests taking place at Texas A&M University of a wave power prototype has produced promising results, but the main difference is that the design, like modern aircraft or wind blades, create lift rather than drag.

  • The Port of Frankfurt is part of the growing chain of inland ports
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    Vision needed for water

    2012-08-07T16:24:00Z

    Vision and political will is needed to reach the green and cost-effective goal of seamless, pan-European inland waterway transport, but it means going beyond the vicissitudes of changes of government or economic challenges.

  • There have been advances in marine use of titanium
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    Call for material tech papers

    2012-08-07T16:06:00Z

    A conference on recent and future material technologies used in the marine and offshore industry is being organised by RINA.

  • ContiTech has further developed its bearings for modern wind power stations
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    Helping wind turbines bear up

    2012-08-07T10:52:00Z

    ContiTech Vibration Control has developed an innovative generator bearing and an enhanced gearbox bearing for modern wind power stations.

  • Port of Los Angeles has issued a request for a master developer
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    Retail development of Port of Los Angeles

    2012-08-07T10:37:00Z

    The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has asked for qualified commercial retail estate developers to redevelop the 30 acre San Pedro waterfront property, Ports O’Call Village.

  • South Africa's infrastructure needs addressing. Photo: NJR ZA
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    Domestic attraction

    2012-08-07T10:30:00Z

    Transnet needs to be more proactive and less reactive to overcome infrastructure issues. Stevie Knight reports

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    PSA trials AGVs

    2012-08-06T14:23:00Z

    Singapore Technologies Kinetics and ZPMC have been contracted by PSA to develop two automated guided vehicle prototypes incorporating hybrid technology to provide a transport link between quay and stacking yard at the company''s Singapore facility.

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    Judge to rule on Paita and Callao concessions

    2012-08-06T14:22:00Z

    Peru''s Constitutional Court is on the verge of making its landmark ruling on the legal protection being sought by members of the Enapu National Workers Federation (Fenenapu) in respect of the status of the concessions granted at the ports of Paita and Callao (North Terminal).

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    Manzanillo publishes multi-purpose terminal concession

    2012-08-06T14:22:00Z

    The port of Manzanillo in Mexico has published a tender for a concession to build and operate a multipurpose terminal. Bids must be received by early November.

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    Manta bidding process extended by three months

    2012-08-06T14:22:00Z

    Manta port authority in Ecuador has extended by a further three months the bidding deadline for the concession to build and operate a proposed deepwater multipurpose terminal.

  • The 45-tonne capacity Steelbro sidelifter comes on the back of customer demands
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    Reaching higher and further

    2012-08-06T10:30:00Z

    Hammar has launched what it says is the world’s first sideloader able to stack three containers high. The MegaReach, with an added extension to the top crane arm, can also stack and pick containers in a second row away from the sideloader.

  • Bühler’s Bargolink in action
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    Barge transport gets more efficient

    2012-08-03T11:30:00Z

    Transportation by barge is an ecological and cost effective alternative to rail and truck – and Bühler, the German dry cargo and grain logistics expert, is aiming to make this mode of transport even more competitive.

  • A sidelifter is useful where containers have to be moved longer distances within or outside the port perimeter
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    A bit on the side

    2012-08-03T10:30:00Z

    Sidelifters can add flexibility, but opinions vary on their role in the port environment. Felicity Landon reports

  • North American ECA - now effective
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    North American ECA comes into effect

    2012-08-02T21:32:00Z

    The North American Emission Control Area (ECA) came into effect from 1 August 2012, bringing in stricter controls on SOx, NOx and particulate matter.

  • ADPC want to involve the community in Khalifa’s redevelopment project
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    Khalifa development moves forward

    2012-08-02T13:09:00Z

    Abu Dhabi Ports Co will launch the first phase of its megaproject at Khalifa Port and the adjacent Kizad (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) in September this year. When completed, Kizad will become one of the world’s largest industrial zones.

  • Terberg sees value in comprehensive CSR policies
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    Taking responsibility

    2012-08-02T10:30:00Z

    Alex Hughes finds that one terminal tractor manufacturer takes it social and environmental responsibilities seriously