Latest News – Page 576
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NewsProgress made on Savannah extension
Progress is being made on the Savannah Harbour Extension Project (SHEP) after the US Army Corps of Engineers awarded a major environmental contract central to the expansion.
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NewsMelbourne dispute canned by rent agreement
A new lease has been granted to DP World Australia by the Port of Melbourne Corporation (PoMC) for the port’s West Swanson Terminal, putting an end to months of disagreements between the two parties.
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NewsFifty Shades of Green
A product that perfectly fulfills its intended purpose will help to optimise processes and maximise product output while reducing operational downtime and excessive resource consumption, writes Lars Meurling, vice-President, marketing, Bromma Conquip.
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NewsCarbon footprint of container terminals
Carbon footprinting of container terminals is not yet mandatory but recommended, writes Professor Jens Froese from the Global Logistics Emission Council (GLEC).
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NewsMayor to host Welcome Reception
Morten Kabell, Mayor for Technology and Environment from the City of Copenhagen, will address attendees at this year''s Welcome Reception, which will be held at the Copenhagen City Hall on 6 October 2015.
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NewsRightShip confirmed as Gold Sponsor
First time sponsors RightShip have been confirmed as the Gold Sponsor at the 10th GreenPort Congress 2015. Leading the way in safety and environmental sustainability, RightShip is the world''s leading maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation.
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Permanent home for Pentalver
Container services operator, Pentalver, has moved into a five acre permanent site at DP World’s London Gateway.
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NewsIncentivising cleaner shipping
Ports are ideally placed to advance cleaner, more profitable shipping, writes Victoria Stulgis, Senior Associate Shipping, Carbon War Room.
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NewsFocusing on the environment
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) will play host to the GreenPort Congress in 2015. Environmental issues have long been in focus at the Danish-Swedish port operator, which is the largest in the Öresund region.
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NewsEnabling energy efficiency
With ports becoming increasingly important in the global economy, cities are turning to intelligent solutions enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve occupational and environmental efficiencies, writes Lauren Riga, international energy and sustainability analyst.
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NewsTampa tackles cyber threats with federal funding
Port Tampa Bay is upgrading its cyber security measures after receiving US$1.6m in the Port Security Grant Programme (PSGP) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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NewsLNG bunkering facility for Teesport
Saudi Arabia Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is developing an LNG bunkering facility at Teesport in the UK – a move that will greatly improve efficiency and reduce costs.
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NewsDover dodges Channel Tunnel disruptions
Operations continue as normal at the UK’s Port of Dover, despite the ongoing disruption in Calais and the Channel Tunnel.
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NewsPSA clears trucks at Chennai
PSA International has added a new train shuttle service for import containers at its Chennai International Terminals Pvt Ltd (CITPL) that is expected to significantly reduce road congestion and emissions.
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NewsChecker device for container inspections
Hyster has developed a checker device for efficient container inspection that means that containers no longer need to be set down for inspection, helping to reduce costs.
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NewsSingapore calls for LNG bunkering tenders
The Port of Singapore has launched its first Request for Proposal (RFP) for an LNG bunker supplier licence, which would allow the licensee to supply the fuel to vessels at the port.
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NewsSingapore calls for LNG bunkering tenders
The Port of Singapore is calling on interested parties to apply for the LNG bunker supplier licence, which would allow the licensee to supply the fuel to vessels in the port, following the launch of its first Request for Proposal (RFP).
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NewsLNG barge granted ABS approval
Jensen Maritime has been granted ‘approval in principle’ by ABS for its LNG bunkering articulated tug barge (ATB) – a solution for ports with “significant LNG needs” but not located near an LNG terminal.
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NewsNew US inland port to serve the South
A new inland port is being built by Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) that will serve as a direct link from the Port of Savannah to North Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and parts of Kentucky.
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NewsElectric terminal partnership
Conductix-Wampfler and SSA México (SSAM) have successfully completed a full-scale electrification project at the Manzanillo Mexico Terminal, apparently the first container terminal in the Americas to operate on 100% electric power.
