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NewsDigitalisation more important than automation
The chief executive of Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has described digitalisation as “even more important than automation”.
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NewsFirst for R.B.S. cloud product
The latest implementation of Realtime Business Solutions’ (R.B.S.) TOPS Expert Cloud product marked the first completed implementation of a full terminal operating system (TOS) that controls all the terminal’s operational processes from the cloud, R.B.S. has said.
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NewsUS$1.7bn for Ukraine ports infrastructure
The Ukrainian government aims to invest UAH44bn (US$1.7bn) into the outdated infrastructure of its ports in a bid to revive the country’s maritime industry.
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NewsSolar-powered warehouse cuts carbon footprint
DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone has launched the UAE’s first green storage and warehouse facilities in Dubai helping businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.
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NewsSamskip reaps the benefits of LNG power
Samskip is embracing the benefits of LNG thanks to its new LNG powered vessels which are both cutting carbon emissions and opening up new markets for the operator.
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NewsContainer port traffic exceeds 6%
The global container port traffic growth rate continues to exceed 6% and terminal mergers and acquisitions offer the best potential to thrive in the current container ports and terminal market.
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NewsPort automation targets carbon footprint
Technology firm Siemens will supply eight electrified automated rubber-tyred gantry cranes plus remote control systems to the UK’s Port of Felixstowe to help it achieve a reduction in its carbon footprint.
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NewsESPO focuses on environmental infrastructure
Some of the main topics for discussion at this year’s ESPO conference were energy, climate change and the environment with a particular focus on putting in place necessary infrastructure going forward.
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Mitsubishi to modernise Iraq port facilities
Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has been awarded a circa US$110m port rehabilitation contract to modernise existing industrial port facilities around Basra.
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NewsTake part in the PS TOC Twitter poll
A new poll to discover what port professionals think about key industry issues has been launched on Twitter by Port Strategy (PS) ahead of TOC Europe.
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NewsLNG cooperation deal to supply Ghana port
Rosneft and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed a cooperation agreement to supply Ghana’s port of Tema (Ghana) with LNG for a period of 12 years.
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NewsGothenburg increases LNG bunkering options
The Port of Gothenburg is expanding its LNG bunkering infrastructure to keep up with demand for the fuel in the future.
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NewsJLT rugged tech deals with harsh environments
Rugged computer and tablet company JLT Mobile Computers has launched a new rugged tablet and vehicle-mount computer for its product portfolio.
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NewsTrelleborg offers docking and mooring guidance
Trelleborg has published a whitepaper and on-demand webinar that outline design and compliance requirements for docking and mooring equipment, as well as a new best practice specification approach.
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NewsFelixstowe automation targets environmental footprint
Technology firm Siemens is to supply eight electrified automated rubber-tyred gantry cranes (ARTGs), as well as the electrical and automation systems and remote control systems for exception handling, to the UK’s Port of Felixstowe.
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NewsKalmar co-creates challenge to tackle disruption
Cargo handling solutions and services firm Kalmar is to hold a two-day idea-creation challenge during this year’s TOC Europe event which aims to discover disruptive ideas for specific customer issues in the container handling sector.
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NewsNew report tackles H&S for crane operators
Port operators could benefit from a new report which includes 20 recommendations for crane manufacturers and terminal operators on how to improve RTG and ship-to-shore (STS) container crane cabin ergonomics and safety.
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NewsBorg Havn automation targets sustainability
Kalmar will carry out the automation retrofit of two Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for the Port of Borg Havn IKS to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsIndian strike plans halted
Plans for strikes at 12 major Indian ports have been averted following a provisional settlement between Indian Ports Association (IPA) representatives and union leaders.
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NewsWadden sea ports gain EcoPorts kudos
Seven Wadden Sea ports have obtained EcoPorts’ environmental performance standard (PERS) highlighting their commitment to environmental management and tackling environmental challenges.
