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Devil in the detail
ACTI Engineering first demonstrated the technology used in AMECS to reduce emissions from railroad locomotives and has since developed a version of the technology suitable for use with ships in port, whether based on a barge or ashore, on the quayside.
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Another way
David Foxwell investigates a cost effective alternative to shore-based power systems designed to reduce emissions
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UK port business rates campaign close to victory
Port companies around England and Wales seem close to victory in their battle against millions of pounds of backdated business rates, after the new coalition government pledged to cancel the retrospective demands.
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APM’s engineering consultancy opens its doors
APM Terminals Crane & Engineering Services (CES) is spreading its wings, and offering its consulting services to other ports and container terminal operators as a way to save time – and capital.
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Welcome boost for Argentine ports
Things are looking up for Argentina’s ports since a number of factors, from politics to rainfall, might make for a short-term boom.
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Cargotec sees increased demand for pre-owned cranes
With shorter-term business contracts of around six months now the norm, ports, terminals and distribution operators are now looking for greater flexibility in rental agreements with equipment suppliers, according to Cargotec.
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One careful owner
The secondhand crane market is still languishing, depressed by a flood of units. Alex Hughes reports
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Kickstart a port funding campaign
Here''s a call lto arms: everybody across the port industry should send media clips to the US'' 534 Senators and Congressmen.
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Cambodian rebirth
The historic capital city port of Phnom Penh is being reborn after years of neglect, reports Michael King
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Trade liberalisation to boost region's port business
The 10 member countries of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have been taking rapid steps to build up trade between members and with other parts of Asia.
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On the rebound
A comparatively quick recovery in South East Asia’s leading container ports has put shelved investment plans back on track. Michael King reports
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Politicians battle to keep Liscont
Two political parties in Portugal are collaborating in an attempt to avoid Liscont container terminal from having its concession contract revoked.
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Portland ICTSI partnership to put US privatisations back on the table
Commissioners at the Port of Portland (Oregon) have voted in favour of a deal that marks a possible revival of port privatisations in the US.
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Strikes paralyse South African ports
A strike that has crippled South Africa’s port and rail operations this month is still unsettled, with transport unions still at loggerheads about the wage deal on the table.
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WWL showcases zero emissions terminal concept
Independent shipping and logistics specialist, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has unveiled its vision of a zero emissions marine terminal.
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Gothenburg operators start up, but who are they?
The implementation of the Port of Gothenburg’s new structure has reached a significant milestone with the beginning of operations for a number of newly formed terminal operators within the port.
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Trust and credibility still at stake
One of the key issues to emerge at the 12th Global Liner Shipping conference in London was the continuing mistrust between shippers and carriers.
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Africa explored
Under the control of the World Bank, a major study has recently been conducted into the African ports industry studying both sub-Saharan African and North African ports.
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The Baltic challenge
Ports should curb their excitement at a slight upswing in fortunes for Baltic ports, Patrik Wheater advises
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The Baltic challenge
Ports should curb their excitement at a slight upswing in fortunes for Baltic ports, Patrik Wheater advises