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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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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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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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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.
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NewsPEMA Student Challenge finalists announced
Three teams will compete in the final stage of the Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA) Student Challenge to devise a sustainable and economically competitive solution to reduce port CO2 emissions by drawing on green technology.
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NewsStandardisation helps automation implementation
Standardisation is needed to speed up deployment, radically shorten start-up times, and simplify the maintenance of highly complex automated systems, according to the president of Kalmar.
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NewsBreathing space for Spanish reform decision
Spain’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport has delayed the deadline for an agreement on national port reforms by six months after key meetings with unions and Puertos del Estado to discuss new collective bargaining agreements
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NewsThames’ barges to boost Port of London vision
Eight new barges specifically built to carry spoil out of central London as the Thames Tideway Tunnel is excavated will eliminate thousands of lorry journeys from London’s roads, Bennett’s Barges managing director Chris Livett has said.
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NewsOdebrecht awarded port construction contract
Odebrecht Engineering & Construction (OEC) has signed a contract with Petrocity Portos to build a multipurpose port in the state of Espírito Santo.
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NewsChile in need of new ports law
The Ibero-American Institute of Maritime Law has come out in support of the creation of a new maritime law for Chile.
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NewsCriticism of Moín build oversight
In Costa Rica, the Infrastructure Division of the Comptroller General''s Office has asked for better supervision of the concession contract for the Port of Moín, which is being developed by APM Terminals.
