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  • 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 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 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 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.

  • Port of Oakland
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    Oakland diesel emissions down 81%

    2018-09-03T11:16:00Z

    Diesel particulate emissions from Port of Oakland maritime operations are down 81% since 2005, moving the port closer to its target of 85% emissions reduction by 2020.

  • Becker Marine System LNG PowerPac
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    More ports becoming 'LNG ready'

    2018-08-31T14:12:00Z

    Developments in bunkering infrastructure are enabling more ports to call themselves ‘LNG ready’ allowing them to better cater for the increase in LNG fuelled ships.

  • Rail containers at Felixstowe
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    Felixstowe stable but backlog remains

    2018-08-31T10:28:00Z

    The Port of Felixstowe''s Trinity Quay remains congested with a backlog of cargo built up in August, following problems with the port''s terminal operating system (TOS).

  • Port of Kavala
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    Third privatisation phase for 10 Greek ports

    2018-08-30T16:49:00Z

    Greek assets body the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund plans to launch the third privatisation phase of 10 ports across Greece in autumn, with priority on four in Northern Greece, three in Attica as well as ports in Patra, Volos and Heraklio.

  • Port of Halifax
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    Halifax reveals mega capacity expansion plans

    2018-08-30T15:24:00Z

    The Halifax Port Authority has revealed a plan to expand its South End container terminal to accommodate more mega ships and remain competitive as ships get bigger.

  • LPC has been able to decrease the volume required for the first phase of its deepening by over 40% Photo: LPC
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    Dredging project reaps green benefits

    2018-08-30T14:42:00Z

    An Australian maritime engineering company has used its innovative dredging technology to help a New Zealand port significantly reduce the volume of dredging needed to upgrade its entrance channel.

  • HullWiper’s eco-friendly hull cleaning service is now available at the Port of Townsville Photo: HullWiper
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    HullWiper cleans up shipping in Australia

    2018-08-30T11:08:00Z

    HullWiper’s eco-friendly hull cleaning service is now available at the Port of Townsville the first port in Australia to take advantage of the service.

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    Trade war: an oxymoron?

    2018-08-30T10:18:00Z

    COMMENT: The world is clearly confused as to whether we definitely/maybe have a trade war on our hands, writes Ben Hackett.

  • "There are no international standards," Albrecht Beck, Prepared International
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    A safe haven without exception

    2018-08-30T10:18:00Z

    How can - or should - ports be prepared for the arrival of migrants and refugees by sea? Felicity Landon reports.

  • Newcastle is committed to diversification strategies to offset future coal handling losses. Credit: Port of Newcastle
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    Newcastle looks beyond bulk horizon

    2018-08-30T10:18:00Z

    The world”s foremost coal export port is targeting business diversification initiatives, but its plans are being stymied, writes Iain MacIntyre.

  • Could unaccompanied trailers help take the edge off Brexit issues?
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    Spaced out on Brexit plans

    2018-08-30T10:17:00Z

    With the growing expectance of a ‘no deal’ Brexit, ports now need to weigh preparations against commercial practicalities, explains Stevie Knight.