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NewsHamburg increases use of inland waterways
A German logistics expert is upping its use of inland waterway vessels as a greener alternative to truck transfers.
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NewsFirst UK LNG ship bunkering opens up market
An LNG ship has been bunkered in the UK for the first time enabling the nation worldwide refuelling opportunities.
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NewsPort development meeting
Taking place on day two of the GreenPort Congress, this public meeting will see many well-known port professionals take on roles well outside their comfort zone. The aim will be to highlight the views and concerns of all interested parties and the impact the development will have on the ...
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NewsGrowth at German container terminal prompts recruitment drive
Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven plans to increase its workforce by 50% in response to higher volumes of business.
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NewsEnvironmental initiatives at the Port of Barcelona
As one of Europe’s busiest hubs for cruise traffic and tourism, the Port of Barcelona is no stranger to sustainability pressures. With ever larger vessels scheduling calls, there is growing concern regarding the local environmental impacts of the cruise sector, from air emissions to waste disposal and more. Book ...
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NewsPort Tour to take in new sea lock at Ijmuiden
After boarding the ‘Koningin Emma’ delegates will be informed about 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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NewsUnique ‘Idea Lab’ to debut at GreenPort Congress
In the current global (business) arena organisations and other collaborative teams need to find new ways to develop and grow. This unique Idea Lab, will accelerate ideation & innovation through experience based learning, insights and action with young energetic innovators. Book your place to join this unique experiment.
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NewsCoal port in to be constructed in Vietnam
A US$1bn coal port will be built in South Vietnam in a deal that could provide a major boost to the country’s cargo and logistics.
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NewsAnalytics propel Singapore’s green agenda
An analytics project to improve port operations may help Singapore coordinate its environmental protection activities.
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NewsNorth America sees industrial property boom
Industrial property markets including ports are strong across the US, and Canadian ones are also doing well, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has said.
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Cape Verde abandons port concession plan
The government of Cape Verde is rethinking its concession policy towards its four main ports.
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New Buenos Aires port plan ready
According to the Argentinean Ports Directorate (AGP), the design of the new Buenos Aires port is ready, although will not yet be made public.
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Buenos Aires province boosts port competitiveness
In Argentina, representatives of the Under-secretary of Ports and Navigable Waterways of the Ministry of Transport have met with representatives of the public ports of the Province of Buenos Aires to investigate new ways of boosting the competitiveness of the sector, particularly in reducing logistics costs.
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Algeciras bidding deadline further extended
Although relative stability has been restored in stevedoring operations at Spanish ports, the port authority at Algeciras Bay (APBA) has put back the bidding deadline for its third container terminal from June 30 to October 31. The new terminal will be part of the Phase B development of the Isla ...
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JLL: North American ports record gains
Port gateways in the US and Canada increased their container volumes from 3.2m to 45.6m teu between 1974 and 2016, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) said.
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NewsGreen equipment order for Australian operator
Kalmar is supplying DPW Australia with new equipment to boost performance and reduce emissions.
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NewsKalmar cements DPW Australia relationship
Kalmar has cemented its relationship with DPW Australia with the supply of new equipment to increase its performance and reduce emissions.
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NewsABB wins shore power contract
Digital technology group ABB has won a contract from Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to provide a shore-to-ship power supply solution for Global Container Terminals (GCT) Deltaport at the Port of Vancouver.
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NewsVarna seeks reconstruction proposals
The operator of the Port of Varna in Bulgaria has launched a $2.9m tender for infrastructure reconstruction at the port, Bulgaria’s Public Procurement Agency has said.
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Thai ports overtime scam uncovered
Investigators have discovered a multi-million Thai bhat graft scam involving potentially 560 employees, many of them high-ranking officials, at the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT), the country’s The Nation newspaper has reported.
