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NewsDecarbonisation task force could galvanise ports
A maritime-led task force set up to decarbonise shipping may further encourage the decarbonisation of ports.
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NewsAsian terminal opts for Konecranes automation technology
Konecranes has won a contract to deliver an Automated RTG (ARTG) system to a new customer in the Asia Pacific to help improve efficiency.
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NewsLobito port privatises terminal operations
In Angola, Soportos has taken over management of the minerals terminal, while Sogester (a consortium consisting of APM Terminals and local partners) has won the concession for the container terminal and dry dock at the Port of Lobito. In all cases, concessions have been awarded for 25 years, the length ...
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NewsPuerto Rico begins recovery after hurricane
Omar Marrero, director of Puerto Rico Ports Authority, has said that things are slowly getting back to normal following recent hurricane damage.
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NewsMSC negotiates Montevideo stake
At the Port of Montevideo, in Uruguay, talks are reported to be under way between MSC and Katoen Natie with a view to the acquisition by the former of a majority stake in the latter’s box handling facility, Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP).
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NewsSantos box contract under investigation
In Brazil, the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) is reportedly investigating irregularities in the concession of the box terminal operated by Santos Brasil at Guarujá, on the left bank of the Port of Santos.
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NewsUK port first sees centralised air traffic systems applied to marine ops
Air traffic control technology is to be applied to a commercial port group in the UK for the first time in order to help streamline marine operations and aid growth.
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NewsCarbon reducing rail scheme approved
A rail capacity improvement scheme to reduce supply chain-generated carbon at the Port of Felixstowe has been government-approved.
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NewsTariffs held at Gothenburg
Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg will not increase tariffs in 2018, keeping the figures at the same level as in 2015.
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NewsAntwerp commits to reducing plastic pollution
The Port of Antwerp has become the first port in Europe to join Operation Clean Sweep, an international programme aiming to prevent plastic litter materials from getting into the marine environment.
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NewsInfrastructure work pivotal at Oregon
Maintaining and improving aging infrastructure remains a priority at the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port of Coos Bay or OIPCB), the president of the port’s Board of Commissioners Dave Kronsteiner has said.
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NewsTallinn Port seeks €400,000 compensation
The Port of Tallinn in Estonia is seeking €400,000 in compensation from its former executives who are being tried on corruption charges, the Eesti Ekspress has reported.
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NewsLED lighting reduces energy consumption
Ten ship-to-shore cranes have been equipped with LEDs to decrease maintenance costs and reduce energy consumption.
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NewsEmissions tool assesses energy solutions
An energy and emissions management tool is predicting costs and benefits of energy storage solutions at terminals.
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NewsEnvironmental challenges addressed
Topics including ship’s waste and port development were recurrent at GreenPort Congress, writes Dr Chris F Wooldridge.
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NewsNew port waste solution enters market
A new Norwegian technology is helping to solve pollution problems in ports by collecting waste from the water surface.
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NewsPort Tour takes a look at the new sea lock in Ijmuiden, Amsterdam
After boarding the ‘Koningin Emma’ delegates were informed on the new large sea lock being constructed at the entrance of the North Sea Canal at Ijmuiden, that will provide access to the Amsterdam Port region.
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NewsSupply chain transparency and sustainability key topics at GreenPort Congress 2017
Delegates attending the final afternoon of GreenPort Congress gained insights into a number of different strategies for improving supply chain transparency and sustainability.
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NewsPort expansion and development role play public stakeholder meeting
Day 2 of the 2017 Greenport Congress kicked off with a very well presented and acted scenario of a public meeting discussing the pros and cons of a future development at a fictitious port. Speakers and delegates were given roles far from their usual official duties and participated with strong ...
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NewsUN environmental youth programme launched
The industry is taking part in a scheme to help children learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
