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  • The Port of San Antonio in Chile is handling 18.5m tonnes annually, close to the engineering capacity of the existing infrastructure Photo: KarinaBlackbird/Pixabay/CC0 Creative Commons
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    San Antonio operating near capacity

    2018-08-09T20:18:00Z

    A study undertaken by the Chilean construction association Cámara Chilena de la Construcción (CchC) has found that the Port of San Antonio is handling 18.5m tonnes annually, close to the engineering capacity of the existing infrastructure.

  • ANTAQ has authorised Chibatão Navegação e Comércio to expand operations by adding 400 m of quay at the Port of Manaus Photo: H. Langos/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 2.5
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    Brazil expands handling capacity

    2018-08-09T20:18:00Z

    In Brazil, the national waterway transportation agency Agência Nacional de Transportes Aquaviários (ANTAQ) has authorised Chibatão Navegação e Comércio to expand operations by adding 400 m of quay at the Port of Manaus.

  • The investment needed in Brazil represents 13% of the total $55bn that CAF calculates will be needed in the region as a whole Photo: DavidRockDesign/Pixabay/CC0 Creative Commons
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    Brazil needs US$6.7bn of new infrastructure

    2018-08-09T20:18:00Z

    A study drawn up by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) has warned that Brazil needs to invest $6.67bn in port infrastructure by 2040. This investment is needed if Brazil is to be able to incorporate new technological changes that will enter the sector in the years to come ...

  • Containers at a terminal
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    Blockchain solution promotes efficient trade

    2018-08-09T16:45:00Z

    More than 20 global ports and terminal operators are supporting a new blockchain enabled shipping solution which aims to promote more efficient and secure global trade, support information sharing and transparency and encourage industry-wide innovation.

  • Port of Felixstowe
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    Disruption for Felixstowe freight forwarders

    2018-08-09T15:38:00Z

    The director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said that the organisation’s members are still facing “significant problems” at the Port of Felixstowe following implementation of a new terminal operating system (TOS).

  • The straddle carrier’s driverless technology features integrated navigation and positioning. Photo: ZPMC
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    Efficient hybrid straddle carriers

    2018-08-09T10:56:00Z

    A hybrid straddle carrier with an autonomous navigation system is helping improve operational efficiency during its final testing phase.

  • The Viking Lady in operation Photo: DNV GL/Eidesvik
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    Battery and fuel cell project makes its mark

    2018-08-09T10:36:00Z

    Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL are closing the FellowSHIP research project which has explored the use of marine battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology for over 15 years.

  • Early bird ends soon
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    Last chance to save 20% - Early Bird discount ends in 1 week!

    2018-08-08T16:52:00Z

    If you haven’t booked your delegate place for GreenPort Cruise & Congress yet, do so today to claim your early bird discount! This week is your last chance to save 20% on delegate places for GreenPort Cruise, GreenPort Congress or the combined conference package.

  • Port of Dover
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    UK urged to keep Dover route

    2018-08-08T16:43:00Z

    The Port of Dover has warned that a UK Government proposal to divert Dover-bound shipments elsewhere in a no deal Brexit scenario would face capacity and efficiency problems.

  • Port of Felixstowe
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    Felixstowe TOS still taking its toll on teu

    2018-08-08T10:20:00Z

    The terminal operating system (TOS) at the Port of Felixstowe is reportedly “stable” although teu volume handled is lower than expected.

  • ZPMC container straddle carrier
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    Autonomous straddle carrier boosts efficiency

    2018-08-07T16:48:00Z

    A container straddle carrier with an autonomous navigation system is helping improve operational efficiency during its final testing phase.

  • The Port of Coeymans has employed two DustBoss DB-60 atomised mist cannons from BossTek for dust suppression Photo: BossTek
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    Mist cannon exercises dust control at US port

    2018-08-07T12:13:00Z

    A leader in dust control solutions has helped a port located along the Hudson River control fugitive particle emissions using atomised mist technology.

  • President Trump is optimistic that EU LNG supply is a done deal Photo: Delegation of the European Union to the United States
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    Trump banks on new US supplied LNG terminals

    2018-08-07T11:31:00Z

    President Trump says that trade talks between the US and EU will result in nine new ports to facilitate supply of American LNG to various parts of Europe.

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    Debt fears impact Myanmar project

    2018-08-07T09:45:00Z

    Myanmar has scaled back plans for a US$7.3bn Chinese-backed port on its western coast after concerns it could result in a large debt.

  • Unifeeder
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    DP World acquires Unifeeder Group

    2018-08-07T08:59:00Z

    DP World has acquired Unifeeder Group for €660m to boost its presence in the maritime global supply chain and help it become a “trade enabler”.

  • Hutchison's Laem Chabang development is being completed in stages. Credit: Hutchison
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    Bringing remote controlled operations to the people

    2018-08-06T21:10:00Z

    Hutchison’s Laem Chabang expansion is bringing much-needed capacity and world-leading technology to its operations in Thailand. Felicity Landon reports

  • Miles Vartan points out that regulatory authorities are often stretched
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    A real aid to frictionless trade

    2018-08-06T21:10:00Z

    Even though ports can benefit from Customs fast-tracking and priority treatment through AEO certification, it’s still not widely adopted. Felicity Landon finds out why.

  • An underwater inspection system is so much better than the naked eye. Credit: Coda Octopus
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    Keeping an eye on below-the-waterline assets

    2018-08-06T21:09:00Z

    New technology is giving port operators the ability to see what''s going on under the surface, even in murky or inaccessible corners, writes Stevie Knight.

  • Changes in the reporting structure for the US Army Corps of Engineers could be good for ports. Credit: Chris Gardner, Flickr, CC BY 2.0
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    Will sense prevail in political reorder?

    2018-08-06T21:09:00Z

    COMMENT: Possible changes are afoot in the organisation of the US government, some with relevance to the ports and terminals sector, writes Barry Parker.

  • Uncompromising attitudes in the workplace can be distressing. Credit: 123rf
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    Workplace bullying: a first-hand account

    2018-08-06T21:09:00Z

    Port Strategy follows up on the issue of bullying in ports with a first hand account of a former employee of an Australian port that claims to have suffered in its hands. Iain MacIntyre reports.