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    New technologies MOU to boost Britain’s trade

    2018-08-13T15:57:00Z

    Associated British Ports (ABP) has invited Rolls Royce and Svitzer, part of the Maersk Group, to develop the next generation of technologies in a bid to keep Britain trading.

  • Kalmar is equipping CTB with ten new next-generation electric and hybrid straddle carriers Photo: Kalmar
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    Kalmar secures double green equipment order

    2018-08-13T11:18:00Z

    Kalmar has secured two new major deals for green electric equipment in Germany and Poland offering operators increased reliability and productivity.

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    AAPA calls for more FY 2019 Corps funding

    2018-08-13T11:12:00Z

    American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has urged key House and Senate appropriators to adequately fund the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) navigation programme in a final FY 2019 Energy and Water Development (E&WD) Appropriations bill.

  • Stena has made its maiden cargo drop to the Zhoushan LNG terminal Photo: Kees torn/Wikimedia (cc-by-sa-2.0)
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    China’s first privately owned LNG terminal

    2018-08-13T10:45:00Z

    China''s first privately owned LNG terminal has begun operation at Zhoushan Port signalling what is expected to become an increasing trend for private companies to set up their own terminals to make them less reliant on state supply.

  • LNG ship
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    Amsterdam ESI discount doubled for LNG use

    2018-08-10T16:25:00Z

    The Port of Amsterdam has doubled the maximum Environmental Ship Index (ESI) discount for vessels that have an ESI certificate and use LNG for their main or auxiliary engine to incentivise efficiency and reduce emissions.

  • Port of Busan
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    South Korea inquiry into North Korea imports

    2018-08-10T15:26:00Z

    Three South Korean firms imported US$5.8m worth of coal and pig iron disguised as Russian products from North Korea to five South Korean ports in violation of UN resolutions, South Korea’s customs agency has said.

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    Vision technology to disrupt port automation

    2018-08-09T21:14:00Z

    Vision technology holds “the ability to really disrupt what we see happening in port automation”, John Lund, senior agent for Visy for the Americas, has said.

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    Commercial priorities a challenge for port safety

    2018-08-09T21:01:00Z

    Putting commerciality over safety and total ownership ideals is a major challenge for the ports and terminals industry, according to Stephan Stiehler, vice chairman of the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association’s (ICHCA International) Technical Panel.

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    Ports poised for autonomous driving

    2018-08-09T20:46:00Z

    The general manager of the ZPMC Smart Solutions Group’s R&D Center has predicted that autonomous driving for straddle carriers and road and internal trucks will be realised in ports in the near future.

  • 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.