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    Cavotec and Wärtsilä to develop mooring system

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    Cavotec Group and Wärtsilä have signed an agreement to jointly develop the world’s first combined induction charging and automatic mooring concept.

  • Grupo CICE to rely on Konecranes for Veracruz terminal
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    Konecranes wins large crane order

    2016-01-26T16:27:00Z

    Konecranes has received an order for two rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Grupo CICE, for its multipurpose terminal in Veracruz, Mexico.

  • One of the facilities in India, Priya Blue Industries
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    Transitional measures for ship recycling

    2016-01-26T14:23:00Z

    Shipping companies are being advised to use the newly launched Transitional Measures for Shipowners Selling Ships and Recycling.

  • All hours: Finland's Raahe has been kept open all year round for over 40 years
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    Braving the elements

    2016-01-26T11:14:00Z

    Extreme winter conditions needn''t bring a port to its knees, explains Alex Hughes

  • All angles: IDB provides financing for both port infrastructure and handling equipment. Credit: IDB
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    Finding funding

    2016-01-26T10:49:00Z

    Financing is not a hurdle to development for most Latin American ports, explains Alex Hughes

  • A pier mounted charging station provides safe and secure connections
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    Wireless marine charging concept

    2016-01-26T09:42:00Z

    Wärtsilä and Cavotec have signed an agreement to jointly develop a combined induction charging and automatic mooring concept.

  • Upscaled: high capacity handling equipment is just as important as draft. Credit: H Fernandes/Vale
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    Innovation drive

    2016-01-25T16:56:00Z

    Bigger ships have pushed the technological envelope for bulk ports, finds Stevie Knight

  • Protection: perimeter fencing needs to be robust. Credit: Port of Everett
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    Secure futures

    2016-01-25T16:17:00Z

    John Bensalhia looks at how port security can be improved safely and cost effectively

  • Leaders: many novel fuels are reaching commercial viability: ports willing to offer them may gain the advantage
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    Pour point

    2016-01-25T16:17:00Z

    Stevie Knight finds that there is no simple path for ports looking to offer new fuels

  • Construction LNG receiving and regasification terminal will begin in late-2016
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    Agreement for HiLoad LNG regasification terminal

    2016-01-25T09:59:00Z

    HiLoad LNG AS, a subsidiary of Sevan Marine, has signed a Technology License Agreement with Vires Energy Corporation for an LNG receiving and regasification terminal in the Philippines.

  • The vessels present at the event included Damen’s 100% LNG-fuelled type C tanker EcoLiner Photo: Port of Rotterdam/Marjolein Boer
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    Successful end to the Rhine LNG Masterplan

    2016-01-25T09:58:00Z

    The LNG Masterplan for Rhine/Meuse-Main-Danube has been successfully completed, the culmination of which should result in more successful implementation of LNG infrastructure for the inland water transport sector.

  • Joined up: ports need to consider a more integrated security solution for 2016
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    A watchful eye

    2016-01-25T09:43:00Z

    Chuck Dougherty outlines his top five must-have port security initiatives for 2016

  • Non-starter: Port of Melbourne has been left in a leasing limbo. Credit: Port of Melbourne Corp
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    Mixed feelings

    2016-01-25T09:42:00Z

    Australia''s port privatisation has provoked much debate, find Dave and Iain MacIntyre

  • Try-outs: the call of the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin was a test of West Coast infrastructure
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    Welcome sight

    2016-01-25T09:41:00Z

    Publicity stunt or forward planning, the arrival of CMA CGM''s megaship made history, finds Martin Rushmere

  • Intelligent: Port of Santos uses a smart port logistics system. Credit: Claus Bunks Flickr
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    Doing more with less

    2016-01-25T09:41:00Z

    ValenciaPort Foundation''s Jonas Mendes Constante and Miguel Llop talk technology

  • Out there: Port of Long Beach uses social media to raise awareness about what comes through the port
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    Time to tweet?

    2016-01-25T09:41:00Z

    Some ports are more social than others, but to what end asks Felicity Landon

  • Tied in: Tacoma's (pictured) and Seattle's pairing works on a number of fronts
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    Happy couple

    2016-01-25T09:40:00Z

    Martin Rushmere explains why the alliance of Tacoma and Seattle is working out so well

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    Feeling the pain in Asia

    2016-01-25T09:39:00Z

    COMMENT: Global trade for the first eleven months of 2015 has at best been flat, but of those, eight months were negative or had no growth. The next six months are likely to be similar in nature, writes Ben Hackett.

  • Possible value in integrating port and industrial development Credit: Flickr ????
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    Integration key to development

    2016-01-25T09:38:00Z

    COMMENT: In many countries, port development and the development of, often adjacent, sites for industrial activities is traditionally done by different, state-owned entities, writes Peter de Langen.

  • Making his mark: Governor Andrew Cuomo wants his legacy to include infrastructure. Credit: Diana Robinson
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    Dancing to a different tune

    2016-01-25T09:37:00Z

    COMMENT: Ports need to be making soothing noises, not just loud noises, about their importance, writes Barry Parker.