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  • Bromma are taking a holistic approach to spreaders
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    Bromma ups the ante in spreader strategy

    2012-02-17T08:03:00Z

    Global spreader specialist Bromma Conquip is upping the ante in spreader technology by focusing squarely on a holistic approach - tackling both efficient spreader production and operation at the same time.

  • A holistic, greener approach for Bromma spreaders
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    Bromma take a holistic approach to spreaders

    2012-02-16T18:51:00Z

    Global spreader specialists Bromma are upping the anti in spreader technology by focusing squarely on a greener, more holistic approach.

  • China's love-in with Brazil has propped up the latter's commodities exports. Credit: Poeloq
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    The commodities downpour

    2012-02-16T10:00:00Z

    HFW''s Andrew Williams discusses the drivers behind port development and the need for investment in supporting infrastructure

  • Obama administration streamlining might bode well for ports
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    Streamlining TWIC and the TSA

    2012-02-15T10:00:00Z

    One recent news item in the “streamlining of government” category caught my attention: the Obama administration wants to consolidate a handful of business-facing agencies into the Department of Commerce.

  • Better availability of materials and components, and improved design, modelling and testing methods have led to more reliable drives
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    Efficiency and reliability drive developments

    2012-02-15T10:00:00Z

    Drives have definitely become more efficient over the years, claims Parker SSD Drives’ Andrew Parker-Bates.

  • Hamburg is promoting the benefits of LNG Photo: HHM / M. Lindner
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    Hamburg banks on liquefied gas

    2012-02-15T09:00:00Z

    Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and The Linde Group have joined together to advance the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the port of Hamburg.

  • AIDA Cruise Ship
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    Green cruise development in the North Sea Region

    2012-02-14T15:46:00Z

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS POSE the biggest challenge for the cruise sector today. Cruise ports must ensure they have the required reception facilities and can equip themselves to support a shoreside supply of LNG.

  • Peter Hinchliffe, secretary general, ICS
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    ICS review CO2 emission reduction progress

    2012-02-14T14:58:00Z

    The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has met in London to discuss progress being made at IMO on further measures to reduce CO2 emissions from international shipping, among other issues.

  • Oz is tackling waste at sea with new regs
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    New sea garbage disposal regs for Oz

    2012-02-14T12:27:00Z

    The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has introduced new regulations which prohibit the discharge of garbage into the sea from ships - except in very limited circumstances.

  • Strife for Egypt’s only private port. Photo: DP World Sokhna
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    Sokhna strike strife for DP World

    2012-02-14T12:02:00Z

    Port workers at Egypt’s Sokhna’s Port began planned general strikes at the weekend, with the promise of strife for operator DP World.

  • Helena Athoussaki, CEO of Carbon Positive
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    Standardising green port strategy

    2012-02-14T11:56:00Z

    The first standardised emissions programme for ports has been launched by marine carbon management consultancy firm, Carbon Positive.

  • Krzysztof Szymborski, “not afraid to make major investment”
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    BCT starts largest investment in its history

    2012-02-14T11:55:00Z

    The Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) is just beginning its largest investment programme in its history to the tune of USD$51m – 35% of which will be coming from EU funds.

  • Isabelle Ryckbost, EFIP, discusses TEN-T in Antwerp
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    EFIP respond to EC inland port proposal

    2012-02-14T11:55:00Z

    The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has responded to the European Commission proposal for the TEN-T and Connecting Europe Facility announced during the latter part of 2011.

  • Operators are looking for drive systems that are reliable, readily available, and with local support and documentation
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    The European factor

    2012-02-14T10:00:00Z

    Continental drive technology still retains an edge over budget competitors. Alex Hughes reports

  • PATCH ports, including Newhaven, will be at Southern Manufacturing this week
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    PATCH ports target manufacturing

    2012-02-13T15:44:00Z

    The Ports Adapting to Climate Change (PATCH) project is joining the Port of Newhaven at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition this week to promote new business ventures with manufacturers.

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    Capturing Asian trade a priority

    2012-02-13T10:00:00Z

    The Port of Prince Rupert’s proposed developments over the next 10 years will provide more capacity to support Canada’s growing trade in the Asia-Pacific region and create over 3,000 jobs in the process.

  • Prince Rupert's Fairview expansion will take container capacity to 2m teu
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    Joined-up thinking

    2012-02-10T10:00:00Z

    Pacific Gateway ports have successfully married expansion plans with infrastructure improvements. Kathy A Smith reports

  • Helena Athoussaki, CEO of Carbon Positive
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    Standardising green port strategy

    2012-02-09T15:47:00Z

    The first standardised emissions programme for ports has been launched by marine carbon management consultancy firm, Carbon Positive.

  • APMT Rotterdam is in industrial strife
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    Industrial action at APMT Rotterdam

    2012-02-09T11:50:00Z

    APMT Rotterdam is suffering strike action over a stalemate with unions on compensation for the future higher state retirement age, Port Strategy has learnt.

  • The 2011 GreenPort Congress
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    GreenPort Congress 2012 - Call for Papers

    2012-02-09T11:49:00Z

    The call for papers for the GreenPort Congress 2012, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, has been released.