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NewsInsurance 'big brother' is watching
Footage of the Costa Concordia disaster recorded on passengers’ mobile phones dramatically illustrated the power of modern technology to show what’s really been going on.
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NewsSpecifying dust control for bulk materials handling
Dust suppression has become an increasingly important challenge in bulk materials handling operations. Ports and shipping terminals are now motivated to find efficient, cost-effective methods of particle control, says Edwin Peterson, CEO of Dust Control Technology.
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NewsPanama toll charge increase row
A row has broken out between the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) over the proposed plans to increase the toll charges for the Panama Canal.
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NewsPollution control robotic fish tests
Researchers have tested a pollution detecting robotic fish prototype in the Spanish Port of Gijon – the new technology aims to help authorities monitor pollution levels in ports and harbours and avert potential problems.
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NewsDrama or day-to-day
A port’s day-to-day operational habits are a great influence on the price of insurance cover. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsScottish ports renewables strategy
A new £1.3m port project is helping to pave the way in the advancement of Scotland’s renewables infrastructure and there will be more port investment to follow in the near future.
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NewsScottish ports renewables strategy
A new £1.3m port project is helping to pave the way in the advancement of Scotland’s renewables infrastructure and there will be more port investment to follow in the near future.
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NewsEuropean Maritime Day sustainability focus
The EU marked European Maritime Day 2012 with events across Member States on 20, 21 and 22 May. The theme this year was ‘Sustainable Growth from Oceans, Seas and Coasts: Blue Growth’.
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NewsProfessional capabilities should not be overlooked
Professional inspection of second hand equipment is a crucial factor to consider.
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NewsNot backward - just smaller
It''s not that the port industry is necessarily a conservative one, explains Simona Margarino of the Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) initiative, “its more that they don''t easily benefit from innovation, as they are often limited in their resources.”
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NewsUsed but not abused
Second hand equipment has its attractions, but don''t be caught out by rogue resellers in a buyers'' market. John Bensalhia reports
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NewsAPMT in $4bn Virginia operations bid
APM Terminals has submitted an unsolicited proposal to Virginia Port Authority to operate the authority''s state owned and leased terminals for the next 48 years in a deal that could net VPA up to $4bn, according to APMT''s calculations.
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NewsCrane collision causes injuries at BCT
International Container Services Inc. (ICTSI) has commented on a recent marine incident involving a passenger vessel that collided with one of its quayside cranes at its terminal in Gdynia, Poland.
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NewsGrowth by numbers
Leixões operator TCL hopes to carry its successes through to its latest investment in Ferrol, as Alex Hughes discusses
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Grand Faw project commences in Iraq
The government of Iraq has issued a tender for the construction of a breakwater to protect its planned $6bn Grand Faw Port development.
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Value jump for Napier
An independent valuation of the Port of Napier has revealed a 47.1% rise over three years to NZ$177.4m (US$134m).
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Tasmanians fights Melbourne licensing fee
The Tasmanian Freight Logistics Council is considering legal action to block a proposed port licensing fee, which will affect freight moving to Tasmania through Melbourne.
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South Australia ports face review
A five-yearly review into the regulation of key state ports is being undertaken by the South Australian Essential Services Commission (ESCOSA).
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Oz port infrastructure left out in the cold
Port-related infrastructure has received only a moderate boost from the Australian Federal Government’s 2012-13 budget.
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Liebherr wins Tauranga order
Liebherr Container Cranes has won a contract to supply New Zealand’s Port of Tauranga with two super post panamax cranes.
