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MoU to study Carey Island projects
MMC Port Holdings (MMC), Sime Darby Property Berhad and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to study the feasibility of developing an integrated maritime city on Carey Island, Malaysia.
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NewsPD Ports chief calls for action
The UK’s Northern Powerhouse is at risk of becoming a talking shop amid a slowdown of momentum from Westminster, Frans Calje, chief executive of PD Ports told Port Strategy.
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NewsPeel Ports meets Cargo200 target
Peel Ports has announced that it has met its target of securing 200 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative, which encourages shipping lines to introduce direct deep-sea services to the Port of Liverpool.
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NewsTerminals need ‘step change’ in transparency
Incremental improvements to visibility, transparency and optimisation are no longer enough; terminals need to make a step change to really attract the attention of carriers.
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NewsJapan demonstrates its green commitment
The Port of Yokohama has joined the Green Award Scheme in a bid to continually improve environmental protection and safety at the port.
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NewsABP invests for growth despite Brexit
British port operator, ABP has invested £50 million to more than double the capacity of its two Humber container terminals in response to continued growth in demand, despite Brexit.
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NewsA holistic solution to cut emissions
To reduce the carbon emissions in Indian ports, the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India initiated ‘Project Green Ports’, factoring in the environmental perspective for sustained growth, writes S M Arun, Corporate Relations Manager, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust.
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NewsYard crane survey insight
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) recently made its fifth annual yard crane survey publically available. In this issue’s PEMA column, Lars Meurling, chair of PEMA’s Safety & Environmental Committee, provides an overview of the report and its findings.
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NewsA collective voice in sustainability
Safety and environmental risk expert, RightShip, is the latest company to join The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), the collective group working together to help create a more environmentally sustainable maritime industry by 2040.
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NewsTamtron launches weighing hybrid
Industrial weighing solutions provider, Tamtron, has developed a new type-approved material handler scale suited for commercial weighing use together with various lifting tools.
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NewsSri Lanka seeks to reduce China’s stake
Sri Lanka’s government is seeking to reduce China Merchant Port Holdings’ stake in a strategic port project by up to a quarter as part of a renegotiation aimed at addressing public and political opposition to the deal, Reuters has reported.
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Jiangsu to merge port assets
Nanjing Port and Lianyungang Port have announced that they have received a notice from their controlling shareholders regarding the establishment of Jiangsu Port Group.
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NewsUK-wide free trade zone proposed
Forget increasing the number of Free Trade Zones at and around UK ports, real thought should be given to whether Britain could become a nationwide FTZ, a panel discussion at Multimodal heard today.
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Gasmet conducts toxic gas analysis
Gasmet Technologies has published new materials to help to assess and subsequently reduce the risks of toxic gases in freight containers to port and transport workers, custom officials, warehousemen, store employees and consumers.
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GENMA receives new order in India
GENMA has received an order from JM Baxi group to supply Paradip port in India with three GHC100 units, each with a capacity of 100 tonnes and a working radius of 10 to 48 metres.
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NewsArctic LNG terminal swings into action
Sabetta Port has received its first ice-breaking LNG tanker which will serve Russia’s Yamal LNG project, strengthening the position of the Russian Federation in the Arctic and contributing to the development of the Northern Sea Route.
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NewsSmart thinking
Kerry Dimmer examines the impact of South Africa’s pioneering spirit on the rest of the world
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NewsReform hiatus
COMMENT: In mid-March, Spain’s Parliament rejected voting into law the port labour reforms that are necessary to meet European Commission requirements. In effect, Spain, for the time being at least, remains out of step with the majority of EU countries.
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NewsMaking connections
Overseas offices are more than just a public relations outlet for a port. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsDiamond in the rough
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Roy van Eijsden examines the investment potential of a post sanctions Iran
