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  • Neil Davidson
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    Qatar ports feel strain of political boycott

    2017-06-08T14:22:00Z

    Container trade in Qatar faces a substantial fallout from continued economic blockades imposed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf Arab states, port experts have said.

  • Bright outlook: Does the future look technicolour for the humble shipping container?
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    Kalmar's futuristic container vision

    2017-06-08T13:41:00Z

    Kalmar is considering futuristic scenarios where a container is more than just a container, it’s an experience that can generate plenty of revenue for logistics players.

  • Port of Liverpool Police, told Port Strategy: “At this moment there is no specific intelligence of a threat against maritime security
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    UK ports address terror threat

    2017-06-08T12:07:00Z

    In the wake of the recent terror attacks which have taken place in the UK, British ports need to remain vigilant.

  • Briggs Marine facilities
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    Briggs Marine expands at Liverpool port

    2017-06-08T10:00:00Z

    UK-owned marine contractor Briggs Marine has commissioned new waterside facilities at the Port of Liverpool to cater for increased renewables business.

  • Port of Yangon
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    Siemens to provide tech for Myanmar’s ports

    2017-06-08T09:15:00Z

    Siemens has partnered with Myanmar Mahar Htun (MMH) to provide technology and solutions for Myanmar’s ports, in a bid to drive operational efficiency, productivity and safety.

  • Strategic alliance: The agreement was signed in the presence of the prime ministers of Belgium and China
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    Antwerp cements China ties

    2017-06-07T11:33:00Z

    Port of Antwerp has signed a collaboration agreement with the port of Caofeidian which forms part of the Chinese “One Belt One Road” project.

  • News

    Sihanoukville readies for listing

    2017-06-07T10:49:00Z

    Sihanoukville port is to list on the Cambodian stock exchange tomorrow, officials with the IPO’s underwriter told Port Strategy.

  • The union at DP World Southampton is one of the alliance members. Credit: DP World Southampton
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    DP World under union microscope

    2017-06-07T10:49:00Z

    The International Transport Workers’ Federation is to target standards at DP World terminals around the world.

  • MSC World Class
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    MSC Cruises commissions two LNG ships

    2017-06-07T10:22:00Z

    Swiss-headquartered MSC Cruises has partnered with STX France to produce two LNG-powered cruise ships, with options for two additional vessels.

  • The FlexFueler1 will be stationed in the Port of Amsterdam
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    Titan LNG bunkering pontoon

    2017-06-07T10:19:00Z

    Titan LNG, North West Europe LNG supplier, will construct what it calls the first LNG bunkering pontoon in Europe, the FlexFueler1.

  • Port of Patras
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    LNG event drives development in Greece

    2017-06-07T09:00:00Z

    An event to facilitate the use of LNG in ports and discuss key environmental considerations has highlighted its benefits as an alternative, sustainable energy source.

  • News

    DHI targets dredging overheads

    2017-06-07T09:00:00Z

    DHI’s Port Expansion Solution claims to allow ports and terminals to reduce their dredging costs while minimising the environmental impact of channel expansion and ongoing maintenance.

  • RMGs
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    RMG market valued at $399.7m by 2025

    2017-06-07T08:54:00Z

    The value of the global rail mounted gantry (RMG) crane market is expected to reach $399.7m by 2025, as global trade, vessel sizes, and port investments drive growth.

  • Port of Felixstowe
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    Diesel conversion project wins port award

    2017-06-06T20:30:00Z

    A project to convert diesel-powered Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes (RTG) to electric power has won the Port of Felixstowe Environment Award.

  • Becker Marine Systems LNG barge
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    LNG barge to power cruise ships in Norway

    2017-06-06T14:03:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems is offering its low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) HUMMEL hybrid barge technology as a power solution for cruise ships operating in Norwegian fjords and ports.

  • Offshore focus: Wind energy and decommissioning are key policy focuses for the port authority
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    Rotterdam looks to wind market

    2017-06-06T10:00:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam is banking on the renewables market by creating a new space for an offshore centre for wind energy at sea and the decommissioning of oil and gas platforms.

  • Strategic approach: FEPORT wants legislation implemented in the same way everywhere
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    FEPORT: Strategic approach needed for ports

    2017-06-05T20:22:00Z

    Ports are key assets which require a more strategic approach from the European Commission over the next three years.

  • Kalmar automated straddle carriers
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    Terminals must embrace automation to evolve

    2017-06-05T20:19:00Z

    Terminals are out of date when it comes to automation and should embrace it to reduce operating costs and optimise efficiency and space for terminal operators, an industry leader has declared.

  • KONGSBERG technology
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    Electric container feeder

    2017-06-05T13:15:00Z

    A Norwegian vessel believed to be the world’s first fully electric autonomous container feeder is expected to become operational by summer 2018.

  • Offshore focus: Wind energy and decommissioning are key policy focuses for the port authority
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    Rotterdam looks to wind market

    2017-06-05T12:13:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam is banking on the renewables market by creating a new space for an offshore centre for wind energy at sea and the decommissioning of oil and gas platforms.