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NewsCOSCO keen on Croatian terminal investment
Chinese shipping group COSCO has revealed an interested in investing in the Croatian Port of Rijeka - utilising it as China’s link to mainland Europe - and supporting city infrastructure.
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NewsLNG bunkering in Europe
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is conducting a feasibility study for the Flemish Government relating to the provision of LNG bunkering facilities in three Belgian ports.
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Embracing social responsibility
While public-private partnerships may be the favoured new look for India, the long-hand of government control can still be felt in several areas.
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Thailand powers ahead with port plans
Thailand is moving on with developing its ports and supply chain as it positions itself as the hub of Upper ASEAN, a senior Thai official told Port Strategy.
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NewsCargotec straddles Malaysia
Cargotec has secured a deal to supply four of its Kalmar ESC340W straddle carriers to Malaysian port operator Northport (Malaysia) Bhd.
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Tauranga congestion easing
Ports of Auckland’s return to full operating capacity following the cessation of industrial action has seen a gradual easing of congestion at the Port of Tauranga.
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Northport’s future container role
Speculation Northport is about to fulfill a blossoming role handling spill-over container volumes from Auckland and Tauranga has been calmed by port company business development manager John Lee-Richards.
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Large ships trouble Australian ports
An Australian port economist says the pressures on ports are being significantly increased by the challenges of catering for larger ships.
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NewsIndustry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference
Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.
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NewsIndustry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference
Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.
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NewsMixed blessings - and a warning
Although there is no overall conflict between CO2 reductions and financial results as efficiency issues "become business critical", Leonardo Sonzio of Wärtsilä says that for some, regulations “will be a matter of life and death”.
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NewsMeasuring port environmental performance
As ports around the world embrace the commercial, reputational and environmental benefits that boosting green credentials can bring, the issue of measuring environmental performance is gaining momentum, writes Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive.
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Open arms greet private investors
Major ports have undertaken aggressive expansion plans to boost capacity such as dredging and development of new berths using the Public Private Partnership model.
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NewsPATCH ports target Seawork
Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) is representing the interests of the industry at the Seawork 2012 conference this year - with the aim of helping ports improve strategy on the important issues of management, financing and cooperation.
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NewsPATCH ports target Seawork
Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) is hosting a conference at Seawork 2012 this year - helping ports to improve strategy on the important issues of management, financing and cooperation.
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NewsTowards hub status
South Asia is facing up to the challenge of becoming a serious link in the East-West container trades.
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NewsGetting a headstart
Florida''s darling is investing in cargo, cruise and onward carriage. Barry Parker reports
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NewsCanada's CentrePort flying high
The strategically placed CentrePort in Canada has announced the second phase of its Brookside Industrial Park West development has been a sell out in terms of business premises.
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NewsA keen focus on Brazilian development
As one of the fastest growing economies, Brazil is doing its best to improve its ports and road infrastructure to cope with huge shipment volumes. Insurance carriers regionally and globally meanwhile have to pick up the pieces when breakdowns, theft and port congestion add to shipping and cargo costs.
