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  • The commission last year supported Finland's plans for an LNG terminal
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    EU support for LNG terminals

    2017-02-27T10:22:00Z

    European Union Member States have agreed on the Commission’s proposal to invest €444m in energy infrastructure projects, including the strategic move to create new LNG terminals across Europe.

  • Holistic thinking: PEMA wants ports and shippers to establish an open dialogue to tackle challenges holistically
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    PEMA calls for “more cross-industry dialogue”

    2017-02-23T19:20:00Z

    Members of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) are calling for cross-industry dialogue to address supply chain challenges such as container vessel size and shipping alliances.

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    Philippines committed to Davao upgrade

    2017-02-23T12:10:00Z

    The Philippines Port Authority remains committed to modernising the port of Davao and a future privatisation has not been ruled out, but plans to spend some P19bn as part of a public-private partnership have definitely been shelved.

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    Tauranga on track for one million containers

    2017-02-23T12:09:00Z

    The Port of Tauranga has announced that it is on track to become the first port in New Zealand to transport more than 1m teu across its wharves in a single year.

  • The Port of Tilbury will seek views from the local community on Tilbury2 in March.
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    Tilbury begins community consultation

    2017-02-23T12:09:00Z

    The Port of Tilbury will begin its pre-planning community consultation at the beginning of March to seek local views on its proposal to build a new port terminal adjacent to the current port.

  • APMT now plans an investment total of US$200M.
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    APMT makes Elizabeth 'big ship' ready

    2017-02-23T10:48:00Z

    APM Terminals has significantly increased its US$70m investment plans for the APMT Port Elizabeth Facility.

  • First Tidal Thames Environment & Heritage Conference
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    Balancing business with the environment

    2017-02-23T10:07:00Z

    The Port of London Authority (PLA) unveiled its vision to increase freight and passenger transport on the Thames while making the river cleaner at its recent environmental conference.

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    DP World wins Djibouti dispute

    2017-02-22T15:28:00Z

    A London-based arbitration panel has found in favour of DP World in a long-running dispute with the government of Djibouti over a port concession awarded to the company in 2014, the Dubai Government has said.

  • Auckland delivered strong performance in the last six months of 2016. Credit: Lloyd.
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    Ports of Auckland reports progress

    2017-02-22T15:27:00Z

    Ports of Auckland continues to make a significant economic and social contribution to Auckland and New Zealand, despite the ongoing difficult international shipping and trading environment, said chief executive Tony Gibson.

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    Konecranes wins order for boxhunter RTGs

    2017-02-22T15:26:00Z

    Konecranes has signed an agreement with Terport S.A. in Paraguay, South America, for the delivery of two boxhunter RTGs in early 2018.

  • Stability of Enerpac JS500 Jack-Up reduces Portainer bracing requirements.
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    Enerpac Jack-Up cuts time for heightening project

    2017-02-22T15:26:00Z

    Jack-up technology from heavy lifting systems specialist Enerpac has been used to cut the time needed for port container crane heightening at Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) in Japan.

  • Paceco España will deliver one STS crane to the Port of Jarry (pictured).
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    Guadeloupe Port Caraibes orders STS crane

    2017-02-22T15:24:00Z

    Paceco España has signed a contract with Guadeloupe Port Caraibes to supply one post-panamax portainer ship-to-shore (STS) crane to the Port of Jarry.

  • ILA members believe that overregulation is damaging the Port of New York and New Jersey.
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    ILA members call for US port shut down

    2017-02-22T15:24:00Z

    Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), from Maine to Texas in the US are calling for a shut down of ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, as well as a march on Washington to protest job losses and the subsequent effects on the American economy.

  • In the running: DP World Australia has been named one of final three proponents for the Berth 4 upgrade development at Townsville
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    DPW in final three for Townsville bid

    2017-02-22T13:33:00Z

    DP World Australia has been named one of three proponents to progress on to the next stage of the Port of Townsville’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Berth 4 upgrade development.

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    Spain’s stevedoring saga continues

    2017-02-22T09:34:00Z

    Spain’s Ministry of Development has sent the government proposed legislation covering the reform of stevedoring at the country’s ports.

  • Portugal is divided over the need for BCT. Credit: Paul Arps
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    Condemnation of Portugal’s Barreiro project

    2017-02-22T09:32:00Z

    In Portugal, the Porto Commercial Association (ACP) has criticised the stance taken by the government in respect of the proposed new Barreiro Container Terminal, labelling such a facility as “unnecessary, redundant and ruinous”.

  • Port traffic in Uruguay varied between ports and commodities. Credit: Victor.
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    Uruguay ports post contrasting figures

    2017-02-22T09:31:00Z

    In 2016, port traffic in Uruguay varied considerably between ports and commodities.

  • Improved efficiency: Kalmar Hybrid Straddle carriers consume up to 40% less fuel
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    Kalmar shuttles deliver automation readiness

    2017-02-21T15:29:00Z

    Kalmar has signed a contract with APM Terminals to deliver 30 Kalmar Hybrid Shuttle Carriers with automation readiness to its new MedPort Terminal in Tangier, Morocco.

  • The vessel will have a heavy focus on reducing noise and emissions
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    Ulstein hybrid vessel contract

    2017-02-20T18:08:00Z

    Boatbuilder Ulstein Verft and Norwegian ferry operator Color Line have signed a contract to construct what they call the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel.

  • Seabin is a floating rubbish bin that can be located in the water at marinas, docks, yacht clubs
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    Wärtsilä to help tackle marine litter

    2017-02-20T15:52:00Z

    Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Seabin Project to join its global pilot programme addressing the worldwide littering problem affecting oceans.