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    Government considers new ICTSI ro-ro terminal

    2016-12-15T12:39:00Z

    ICTSI’s proposed $30m common-user barge and ro-ro terminal in Cavite, Philippines is being assessed by the country’s Department of Transportation (DoT).

  • Trelleborg's fender selection tool intends to help specifiers and suppliers.
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    Trelleborg launches fender selection tool

    2016-12-15T12:39:00Z

    Trelleborg’s marine systems operation has launched a new online Fender Selection Tool, which promises to digitise the fender selection process and save consultants time when carrying out complex manual calculations.

  • Jill Seymour: “This proposal for market access to port services and financial transparency does nothing for ports in the United Kingdom”
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    UKIP tells EU "hands off" British ports

    2016-12-14T16:36:00Z

    The latest attempts by the European Union to regulate British ports are a perfect illustration of why the UK voted for Brexit, says the UK Independence Party’s Transport spokesman.

  • The tug will provide tug services to the Norwegian state-owned energy company Statoil
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    Dual fuel tug launched

    2016-12-14T13:29:00Z

    Gondan Shipyard in Figueras, has launched what it calls the third dual fuel tug ever built in Europe, the last of a series of three currently under construction at the yard for the Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi.

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    Global ports record stable growth

    2016-12-13T14:54:00Z

    The global GDP in Q3 of 2016 has increased by 2.8% quarter on quarter, according to a newly published report from the Shanghai International Shipping Institute.

  • This is DP World's first smart logistics centre in Peru
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    Expertise in logistics

    2016-12-13T13:41:00Z

    DP World has its sights fixed firmly on fast efficient logistics with the opening of its first smart logistics centre in Lurin, Peru.

  • Samskip and Rail Cargo Group combine multimodal networks
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    New rail connection between Romania and Sweden

    2016-12-13T11:38:00Z

    Samskip and the Rail Cargo Group are set to launch a rail connection between Curtici, Romania and major logistics centres in Sweden.

  • Vision 2030 from Port Tampa Bay released
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    Tampa targets "business-focused" growth

    2016-12-12T15:27:00Z

    Port Tampa Bay unveiled the port’s new plan ‘Vision 2030’, which provides a road map that underscores opportunities and challenges in building and maintaining a thriving seaport.

  • Mega terminal: The building of Novaporte will commence after establishing sufficient customer volume
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    Ports America on board at Nova Scotia

    2016-12-12T13:44:00Z

    Ports America has signed an agreement with an Australian investment firm to develop and manage Novaporte, the planned new mega container terminal at the Port of Sydney in Nova Scotia, Canada.

  • Logistics is a priority for the Port of Rotterdam
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    Partners in the logistics chain

    2016-12-12T11:44:00Z

    The Port of Rotterdam is one of the partners involved in a major new €2.2 million logistics project focusing on blockchain technology to improve the efficiency of the transport sector.

  • The report suggests that Chile should develop a long-term joint port labour agreement
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    Policy recommendations for Chile’s ports

    2016-12-09T16:49:00Z

    The International Transport Forum (ITF)’s latest report has highlighted policy recommendations to improve the performance and impacts of Chile’s ports.

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    FEPORT wants support for private operators

    2016-12-08T12:49:00Z

    In its most recent white paper, FEPORT calls for the establishment of what it calls a “real enabling framework” for private investment in EU ports.

  • Intuitive thinking: Hamburg is using the IoT to clean up its act
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    Hamburg emissions pilot bears fruit

    2016-12-08T11:17:00Z

    The Hamburg Port Authority’s pilot emissions project with Kii, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, is allowing the port authority to analyse its pollution output and tackle the source of any problem.

  • Konecranes launches Power Drive for lift trucks
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    Konecranes' Power Drive promises fuel savings

    2016-12-08T10:44:00Z

    Konecranes has launched a new driveline technology for lift trucks that delivers up to 25% in fuel savings.

  • Konecranes launches Power Drive for lift trucks
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    Konecranes power drive

    2016-12-08T10:37:00Z

    Konecranes has launched a new driveline technology for lift trucks that delivers up to 25% in fuel savings.

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    Haropa hackathon highlights innovation

    2016-12-07T16:13:00Z

    HAROPA has completed the first French port Hackaton, Normandy French Tech, on the topic of the Seine Valley Smart Port which took place on 18-19 November.

  • Intuitive thinking: Hamburg is using the IoT to clean up its act
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    Hamburg emissions pilot bears fruit

    2016-12-07T12:26:00Z

    The Hamburg Port Authority’s pilot emissions project with Kii, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, is allowing the port authority to analyse its pollution output and tackle the source of any problem.

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    Black Sea container growth

    2016-12-06T11:50:00Z

    According to Informall’s Black Sea Container Market Review 9m 2016, Black Sea container terminals in Ukraine, Romania, Russia and Bulgaria handled just over 1.8m teu in the first nine months of 2016. Total growth achieved by these countries was 9.64% higher than the same period last year.

  • WienCont Container Terminal has ordered three  Kalmar twin lift capability empty container handlers.
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    Kalmar receives first order for new handling range

    2016-12-06T11:50:00Z

    Kalmar has received an order from the Port of Vienna’s WienCont Container Terminal for three new twin-lift capability empty container handlers.

  • Investment partners: AS part of the partnership, CDPQ has acquired a stake in DP World’s Vancouver and Prince Rupert container terminals
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    DP World pairs up with global investment partner

    2016-12-05T15:18:00Z

    DP World has formed an investment platform in partnership with one of North America’s largest pension fund managers, through which it will invest in global ports and terminals with a focus on investment grade countries.