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NewsGreenPort Congress networking dinner venue confirmed
2017 hosts, Port of Amsterdam, has confirmed that this year’s Conference Dinner will be held at the iconic Pompstation. The GreenPort Congress is renowned for its networking opportunities and this year’s event looks set to exceed all expectations.
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NewsPort of Amsterdam CEO confirmed to give keynote address at 2017 GreenPort Congress
Koen Overtoom, CEO since December 2016, will share the ‘Sustainability ambitions and challenges of the port of Amsterdam’. The port of Amsterdam is one of the largest energy ports in Europe and delegates will learn about the port’s challenges but also its best practices. Book now to guarantee your ...
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NewsStart-up promises to improve port efficiency
A new start-up promises to help operators improve efficiency using Big Data analytics to support business decisions and to transform port calls covering all key regions.
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NewsEco-friendly material handling
The UK’s first Liebherr LH 120 M mobile material handler has been put into operation at Ridham Sea Terminal in Kent.
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NewsTerminal management software
Emerson has launched next-generation terminal management software which it says will help operators streamline operations and manage their terminals more efficiently.
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NewsVisedo focuses on Asia
Finnish manufacturer of heavy duty electric drivetrains, Visedo, is focusing on hastening the transition to hybrid and electric marine vessels across Asia.
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NewsOakland up for alliance challenge
A Port of Oakland executive says that newly formed ocean carrier alliances will benefit his port bringing larger vessels and more container moves per vessel increasing the efficiency of operations.
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NewsForth Ports identifies technology opportunities
Operator Forth Ports is harnessing technology to set itself apart from other UK ports.
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NewsAAPA, MARAD complete investment toolkit
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), together with a host of industry experts, have completed their Port Planning and Investment Toolkit (PPIT) to help ports better compete for funding.
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NewsBattery power for Chinese port
Corvus Energy will provide Orca Energy lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS) for four hybrid RTGs at Changshu Port, which wants to increase its efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Chilean ports increase traffic by 4.3%
Chile’s ten publicly-owned ports boosted traffic by 4.3% in 2016.
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NewsArgentina discusses future port development
The Argentinean government has calculated that the Port of Buenos Aires needs investment of $1bn in order to modernise. This would see container capacity raised from 800,000 teu to 1.2m teu.
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Ports Australia appoints new CEO
Former Australian Minister of Police Michael Gallacher has been appointed chief executive of Ports Australia, succeeding David Anderson, who announced his decision to leave the position earlier in the year after serving ten years as chief executive.
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NewsDiscontent continues over DPWA fee hike
DP World Australia’s decision to raise infrastructure fees at Melbourne and Port Botany continues to fuel intense debate in Australia.
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NewsInfrastructure project recognition
ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.
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NewsInfrastructure project recognition
ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.
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NewsUS ports join forces in operations
US federal approval has been given to an innovative agreement that allows the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) to information share to help position themselves as the US east coast''s leading container gateways.
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Peel Ports eyes post-Brexit opportunities
Stephen Carr, head of business development at Peel Ports, told Port Strategy that he sees opportunities for European manufacturers to bring stock back to the UK post-Brexit.
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NewsPort of Koper looks to LNG
Slovenia’s Port of Koper is currently looking into its LNG infrastructure on the back of Directive 2014/94/EU which was adopted with the aim of minimising dependence on oil and mitigating the environmental impact of transport.
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PD Ports eyes bulk trade
PD Ports is looking to extend its footprint in the bulk market “quite significantly” in the future, Frans Calje, chief executive of PD Ports, told Port Strategy.
