Latest News – Page 338

  • Envirosuite to sponsor
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    Interested in environmental management in ports?

    2018-09-07T09:43:00Z

    If you offer real-time environmental monitoring in the port environment, why not join EnviroSuite at GreenPort 2018.

  • An agreement has been signed with a Chinese engineering firm for the construction of Sub-Saharan Africa’s first regasification terminal Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Ghana
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    Deal inked for Ghana LNG terminal build

    2018-09-06T13:55:00Z

    An Africa-focused private equity fund has signed an agreement with a Chinese engineering firm for the construction of Sub-Saharan Africa’s first regasification terminal at Ghana’s Port of Tema.

  • Ayesa is to redesign the mooring jetty for the Enagás regasification plant Photo: Ayesa
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    Terminal upgrades to facilitate LNG

    2018-09-06T13:21:00Z

    The Spanish engineering consultant Ayesa will redesign the mooring jetty for the Enagás regasification plant at the Port of Huelva.

  • Interactive session
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    Interactive session to close day one of GreenPort Congress

    2018-09-06T10:08:00Z

    Delegates will have the opportunity to join the discussion on measuring and reducing air pollution and GHG emissions in our interactive workshop.

  • Save with our supporters
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    Save with our supporters

    2018-09-06T09:59:00Z

    World leading port associations and accreditation bodies are offering unique opportunities to save on delegate rates at GreenPort 2018.

  • Heading to Valencia?
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    Heading to Valencia in October for GreenPort?

    2018-09-06T09:47:00Z

    Here is all you need to know about accommodation and networking during the packed four-day event.

  • The Port of Newcastle has responded to receiving unsolicited bids to develop a container terminal at the port Photo: Geoff Whalan/flickr/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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    Newcastle responds to unsought terminal bids

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    Australia''s Port of Newcastle has responded to receiving unsolicited bids to develop a container terminal at the port by encouraging more bids from other prospective investors.

  • Cargotec has joined global entrepreneur co-operative Rainmaking’s Trade & Transport Impact programme Photo: Cargotec
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    Cargotec makes waves in startup programme

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    Cargo-handling machinery manufacturer Cargotec has announced it has joined global entrepreneur co-operative Rainmaking’s Trade & Transport Impact programme, which connects corporations and startups to address the greatest maritime, logistics and cargo transport challenges.

  • Eritrea is considering building the facility to export potash from deposits being developed in the country Photo: RonnyK/Pixabay/CC0 Creative Commons
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    Eritrea considers new Red Sea port

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    Plans to construct a port on Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline indicate Eritrea’s re-emergence as a possible investor destination following the end of two decades of political tensions between the nation and Ethiopia.

  • The authority will hold 30% of the Brazilian port’s shares (pictured is the Port of Pecém) Photo: Port of Rotterdam
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    Rotterdam ready to work with Pecém

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam Authority has received the green light from the Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance and the municipality of Rotterdam for work with Brazil’s Port of Pecém.

  • Port Taranaki achieved a 14.4% lift in net after-profit tax Photo: Port Taranaki
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    New Zealand ports return half year profits

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    Port of Tauranga has returned a comparable 13% increase in net after-tax profit to NZ$94.3m and 10.9% rise in revenue to NZ$283.7m in the 2017–2018 financial year.

  • Ms Young said the varying frequency and extent of surveys between ports, as well as a lack of data sharing, means onboard pilots and vessel masters could therefore be working from differing data Photo: Christoph Strässler/flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0
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    Concerns over Kiwi port surveying

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    Safety and economic impact concerns have been raised over the lack of standardisation of hydrography surveying practice within New Zealand’s port sector.

  • The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2018 order intake, with the project scheduled to begin in Q3 of this year Photo: Cargotec
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    Kalmar to upgrade Le Havre cranes

    2018-09-05T14:58:00Z

    Cargo handling solutions company Kalmar has won a contract to heighten four Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) ship-to-shore (STS) cranes located at France’s biggest container port.

  • The PICT cranes Photo: Nantong Rainbow Heavy Machineries
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    GENMA continues crane sale expansion plan

    2018-09-05T10:54:00Z

    Material handling solutions firm GENMA has received an order for a GHC100 mobile harbour crane for delivery to India’s Visakhapatnam Port.

  • The port maintained decreased emissions levels despite an 11% increase in container traffic last year Photo: Courtesy of the Port of Long Beach.
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    Long Beach ups environmental initiative ante

    2018-09-05T10:54:00Z

    The US’ Port of Long Beach has seen its sulphur oxides, diesel particulates and nitrogen oxides cut by 97%, 88% and 56% respectively since 2005.

  • The TasPorts’ Port Master Plans focus on three major projects and several smaller investments (image is of Tasmania) Photo: ArvidO/Pixabay/CC0 Creative Commons
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    Tasmania's multi-million port plan

    2018-09-05T10:54:00Z

    A $144m set of investment plans for port infrastructure has been unveiled for ports in Tasmania to futureproof the Australian state for the next 15 years.

  • DP World has said the charges are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive Photo: DP World
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    DP World defends charges

    2018-09-05T10:54:00Z

    DP World has defended its controversial terminal infrastructure access charges, saying they are essential to keep the entire supply chain competitive.

  • The Port of Manila has been called to account for crippling congestion Photo: Patrick Roque/Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Manila called to account for cargo delays

    2018-09-04T12:49:00Z

    The Port of Manila has been called to account for slow movement and long delays in releasing cargo which is apparently causing the economy billions of lost pesos each day.

  • The Port of Grimsby has been identified as the ideal location for a new O&M base Photo: ABP
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    ABP signs development MoU with energy giant

    2018-09-04T10:07:00Z

    The UK Port of Grimsby is living up to its reputation as a centre of excellence for offshore wind with the signing of an agreement to develop a base location for Innogy’s latest offshore wind project.

  • MacGregor is developing new levels of performance and environmental efficiency for the container sector Photo: MacGregor
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    Cargo consortium works to increase efficiency

    2018-09-04T09:37:00Z

    MacGregor has joined a consortium of leading marine industry players which are collaborating in developing new levels of performance and environmental efficiency for the container sector.