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    2012-07-09T12:04:00Z

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  • Eight of Cargotec’s Kalmar DRF100-54S6 models are destined for Hamburg’s container terminals
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    Deal won by both technology and support

    2012-07-06T10:30:00Z

    Eight low emission Kalmar reachstackers are going to Hamburger Container-und-Chassis-Reparatur GmbH (HCCR), but the order was won by the support agreement as well as the technology.

  • Eight of Cargotec’s Kalmar DRF100-54S6 models are destined for Hamburg’s container terminals
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    Deal won by both technology and support

    2012-07-05T14:51:00Z

    Eight low emission Kalmar reachstackers are going to Hamburger Container-und-Chassis-Reparatur GmbH (HCCR), but the order was won by the support agreement as well as the technology.

  • Bromma Greenline spreaders are flying off the shelves
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    Bromma electrifies Asia

    2012-07-05T12:35:00Z

    Leading crane spreader expert, Bromma, has won major new contracts for the supply of Greenline all electric spreaders to terminals in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and China.

  • A temporary reprieve for the Portland disputes?
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    Temporary labour resolution at Portland

    2012-07-04T15:24:00Z

    Even though the ongoing process to resolve a labour dispute impacting operations at Portland’s Terminal 6 had to be extended until 3 July – it now looks like both parties have reached a resolution, in the interim at least.

  • Bromma Greenline spreaders are flying off the shelves
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    Bromma electrifies Asia

    2012-07-04T12:09:00Z

    Leading crane spreader expert, Bromma, has won major new contracts for the supply of Greenline all electric spreaders to terminals in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and China.

  • The BSC is aiming to make business better for the environment
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    BSC seeks to improve environmental management

    2012-07-04T10:58:00Z

    A new environmental training programme has been launched by the British Safety Council (BSC) which aims to help businesses clean up their act when it comes to implementing good environmental systems and procedures.

  • Drayage must be factored into to US port planning
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    A relevant four letter word

    2012-07-04T10:15:00Z

    In the world of port logistics, one consistent “four letter word” is D-R-A-Y, which refers to trucking of containers between a yard facility and a link to railways where boxes can move hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles around the country.

  • Liebherr 550 showcases the company's hybrid drive design
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    Keeping the environment in mind

    2012-07-04T10:15:00Z

    It''s now an increasingly common practice for mobile harbour cranes to help the environment. Manufacturers have devised the cranes so as to make sure that they will reduce emissions and save energy.

  • Siim Kallas is currently serving as Commission vice president responsible for transport
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    Commitment to minimise environmental impacts

    2012-07-03T20:45:00Z

    Siim Kallas was born on 2 October 1948 in Tallinn. He is currently serving as the European Commission vice president responsible for transport. GreenPort talked with the commissioner to learn more about his life, career and the future plans of the Commission in the field of transport.

  • DB Schenker will operate four rail freight services per day
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    London Gateway gets intermodal

    2012-07-03T12:05:00Z

    DB Schenker Rail will provide intermodal rail services to and from the new DP World London Gateway deep sea port and Europe’s largest logistics park, which will open in late 2013.

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    The extra green mile

    2012-07-03T10:30:00Z

    How seriously are mobile harbour crane manufacturers taking the green issue, asks John Bensalhia

  • The Queen Mary 2 at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Red Hook Port
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    Brooklyn terminal tidies up its act

    2012-07-02T15:52:00Z

    The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has secured full funding for a unique environmental project at the port – the construction of the East Coast''s first port shore power facility.

  • Container trade in the eastern Baltic is still on the up
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    Container port market outlook

    2012-07-02T14:04:00Z

    A new study from Ocean Shipping Consultants (OSC), part of Royal HaskoningDHV, indicates a positive outlook for the containerport market up until 2025, despite short term uncertainty.

  • Hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace
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    World's first hybrid car carrier completed

    2012-07-02T14:02:00Z

    Last week, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the completion of the Emerald Ace, the world''s first newly built hybrid car carrier that combines solar power panels with a diesel engine.

  • Dirt and dust shouldn't affect the proper functioning of biometric equipment
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    Working in all conditions

    2012-07-02T10:30:00Z

    One of the advantages of hand geometry for port security is that it accurately identifies the user even if his or her hand is dirty, wet or injured, or even if the device is damp, dusty or dirty.

  • Three new RTGs are bound for the CSX transportation network
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    Konecranes benefit from US rail focus

    2012-06-29T11:00:00Z

    Konecranes is playing its part in helping North America to get more intermodal. It has just received its first order from CSX Intermodal Terminals for three rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to help improve cargo flow from rail to truck.

  • Hand and fingerprint biometrics can be used to secure ports
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    Celebrating uniqueness

    2012-06-29T10:30:00Z

    Hand and finger print recognition can be a cost effective security solution, explains Alex Hughes

  • Lagos’ financial district in Victoria Island needs a new home due to erosion
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    Land reclamation benefits in Nigeria

    2012-06-28T18:51:00Z

    Positive environmental benefits of a massive land reclamation project will see a ‘new Manhattan’ emerge on Nigeria’s coastline, according to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) produced by marine consultants, Royal Haskoning.

  • Batten down the hatches - it's going to be a tough 12 months
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    Time to batten down the hatches

    2012-06-28T11:14:00Z

    The good news is that Greece is not dropping out of the Eurozone immediately as the conservatives have managed to create a government, the first in over 200 days.