Latest News – Page 555
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NewsCMA CGM commits to Cuba
CMA CGM LOG, a subsidiary of CMA CGM Group, is developing its presence in Cuba after signing an agreement with the Cuban government to build a logistics hub at PSA-operated Port of Mariel.
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NewsContargo awarded for eco operations
Contargo has been given the ‘Eco Performance Award’ for its “integrated” sustainability concept and tariff calculation system.
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NewsStrike action hits APM Terminals’ Callao
APM Terminals’ Callao hub is once again the victim of strike action as Peruvian dockers protest over wages and ‘fair and safe’ working conditions.
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NewsTerex nabs Napier order
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received a repeat order from Napier Port for two Terex® Gottwald Model 6 mobile harbour cranes in the G HMK 6408 variant.
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NewsGreen development in Canada
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has made the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project available to the public for comment.
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NewsRotterdam rewards sustainability
A Terntak oil/product tanker has been rewarded as the most sustainable vessel to dock at the Port of Rotterdam in 2014.
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NewsOffshore hubs for a greener future
As ports look to expand to adapt to ever-increasing vessel sizes, offshore hubs are the way forward for a greener future, says USA-based engineering and construction company, Bechtel.
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NewsStrong start to 2015 for Bromma
Business for crane spreader provider, Bromma, is off to a good start this year with sales already up and order intake on the same level compared to the same period in 2014.
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NewsFirst fuelling for German LNG ferry
German ferry MS Ostfriesland has been fuelled, for the first time ever, with low-emission LNG.
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NewsHead of Unit, DG Mobility and Transport to give keynote address
Dimitrios Theologitis has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the forthcoming GreenPort Congress this October. Mr Theologitis has worked at the European Commission since 1984 and is now Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, B.3 Ports and Inland Navigation.
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NewsNew ‘green’ engines for Liebherr cranes
Liebherr is enhancing its fleet of mobile harbour cranes (LHM) with diesel engines to help the industry meet ever-changing emission and fuel consumption targets.
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NewsCommission commits €16m for e-Ferry
The European Commission is committing €16m in funding for a 100% electric ferry that promises to cut CO2 emissions to make European waterborne transport greener.
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NewsTerex reaches new heights
Terex Port Solutions has introduced its new range of reach stackers, Liftace 5-31, said to offer low fuel consumption, simple maintenance and an ergonomic cab design.
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NewsTerex reaches new heights
Terex Port Solutions has introduced its new range of reach stackers, Liftace 5-31, said to offer low fuel consumption, simple maintenance and an ergonomic cab design.
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NewsPeru to put three ports out to tender in 2016
Peru''s Minister of Transport & Communications, José Gallardo, has announced that the ports of Chimbote (in the Ancash region), Salaverry (in Chiclayo) and Ilo (in Moquegua) will be put out to concession next year.
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NewsFuture of Spanish stevedoring unclear
A recent meeting between union representatives, the government and the national ports authority to discuss the adaptation of Spain''s existing stevedoring practices to the requirements of the European Commission has led to confused messages.
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NewsFremantle at least eight years off capacity ceiling
The port of Fremantle has at least eight years to go before it reaches its maximum container capacity, even if the annual box growth rate is high, Western Australia''s transport minister Dean Nalder has told the state parliament.
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NewsANL drops Patrick at Botany
Problems with the introduction of automation at Patrick’s Port Botany operation have prompted shipping line ANL to drop the company as its stevedore for its Tranztas (Australia-New Zealand) service.
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NewsPolar Code adoption on busy MEPC agenda
Adoption of the Polar Code, an implementation timeframe for the Ballast Water Management Conevention and methodology discussions for a review on low-sulphur fuel availability are highlights of a busy IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting this month.
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International interest in Corozal port
Panama has received significant interest from global terminal operating companies in respect of the new Pacific port of Corozal.
