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    Haulage drivers end crippling strike at Bilbao

    2012-11-26T20:05:00Z

    The strike by self-employed road hauliers which has been ongoing at the port of Bilbao since November 5 has been called off.

  • Olena Losevska, Interlegal, says that Ukrainian ports are a crucial step closer to concessional arrangements
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    Ukraine opens the door to concession

    2012-11-26T16:32:00Z

    Operations for all of the 18 sea ports in the Ukraine are now theoretically available for concession following their recent addition to The List of Concession Objects by the Cabinet of Ministers in what is called Resolution 1055.

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    Study on LNG solution in the Baltics published

    2012-11-26T15:44:00Z

    The European Commission has published the study on gas supply issues in the East-Baltic region, requested by concerned Member States.

  • Negotiations have averted a strike that would have shut down Portland's marine terminals
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    Strike averted after Portland negotiations

    2012-11-26T15:28:00Z

    A planned union strike at the Port of Portland was averted yesterday as negotiations between the port and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 28 ended in a speculative contract agreement.

  • Simon Bennett from ICS says that shipping should not be treated like a "cash cow."
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    ICS heads to Doha Climate Change Conference

    2012-11-26T14:35:00Z

    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will be representing global shipowners at the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Doha on 27 November.

  • It's claimed that Singapore's Collaborative Port Community Solution has saved the nation's port community more than $81m. Credit: Roberto Arias
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    A collective voice

    2012-11-26T10:00:00Z

    Intelligent port community systems can give hubs the edge when chasing cargo. Alex Hughes reports

  • The strike is expected to close three terminals at the Port of Portland
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    Portland prepares for union strikes

    2012-11-23T15:29:00Z

    It has been reported that the Port of Portland has requested an emergency injunction from a Multnomah county judge in a bid to stop a union strike, due to take place on Sunday.

  • The surveillance equipment targets both water and land intrusion at the Port of Charleston
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    Charleston port installs surveillance equipment

    2012-11-23T15:29:00Z

    The Port of Charleston has expanded its use of PureTech Systems’ PureActiv geospatial video management system to protect the perimeter at two additional terminals.

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    Fleet management system aids productivity

    2012-11-23T10:00:00Z

    Transmon has produced a fleet management system that can increase both safety levels and ensure efficient operations.

  • Ha Long Bay is highly polluted
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    Vietnamese pollution hits ports

    2012-11-22T17:50:00Z

    According to reports in the Vietnamese press, the ports of Nam Cau Trang and Ha Knanh in the Ha Long Bay area have extremely high levels of oil pollution, far above the legal limit.

  • Lloyd's Register will ensure data transparacy of CPPS
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    LR to verify emissions management programme

    2012-11-22T16:51:00Z

    Athens based shipping consultancy, Carbon Positive, has signed an agreement with classification society, Lloyd’s Register, to provide independent verification of data for member vessels of the Carbon Positive Programme for Ships (CCPS).

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    Regulation costs rise at Hueneme port

    2012-11-22T16:38:00Z

    According to the Oxnard Harbor Commission, the Port of Hueneme is struggling to find sources of funding for its shore side power systems as estimated costs have risen by more than US$2m.

  • Port Sultan Qaboos
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    Muscat port concession extended

    2012-11-22T14:08:00Z

    It’s a time of flux in Oman with the government of the Sultanate overseeing nationwide developmental programmes both to ports and supporting infrastructure.

  • Power blackouts caused by Sandy have far-reaching insurance ramifications. Credit: Lazer Cam
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    The ripple effect of storm Sandy

    2012-11-22T14:00:00Z

    "We never expected the Hudson River to come up this far..." That has been the lament of hundreds of residents and business owners on the east coast of the US, struck by the chaos of cyclone Sandy.

  • New UK Shipping Minister, Stephen Hammond
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    UK ports get a new champion

    2012-11-22T13:56:00Z

    Recently appointed shipping minister Stephen Hammond has vowed to be the UK ports industry''s champion against any "unwanted, unnecessary interference" from Europe.

  • The FTA is worried that the SCAs will shift freight onto the UK's roads
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    Fears over Scottish freight route loss

    2012-11-22T13:40:00Z

    The UK''s Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned of major road jams if Scotland loses its only freight connection to Europe because of the Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SCAs) coming into force in 2015.

  • There's no replacement for good FLT driver training
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    Safety stance

    2012-11-22T10:00:00Z

    How are fork-lift truck manufacturers helping to raise health and safety levels in their products? What add-ons are available to cement safety levels? What can port operators do to ensure that their fork-lift truck operators know all the ins and outs of safety? John Bensalhia investigates...

  • New Bedford Harbor Photo: EPA
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    EPA approves new Massachusetts terminal

    2012-11-21T18:25:00Z

    The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its final approval to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to construct a 28 acre marine terminal in New Bedford Harbor.

  • Oakland has huge backlogs following strike action this week
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    Oakland suffers strike backlogs

    2012-11-21T17:50:00Z

    Following union action from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 at the Port of Oakland this week, the port is working its way through huge backlogs.

  • Winches with VFD technology saves energy and cuts operational costs
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    VFD technology cuts operational costs

    2012-11-21T17:44:00Z

    Germany''s HATLAPA Marine Equipment is pushing the benefits of variable frequency electric drives (VFD) for onboard power generation, following a successful SMM 2012.