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NewsOutrage at DPW Brisbane failings
The performance of DP World’s automated Brisbane terminal has come in for a rebuke by customers. Several went public with their criticisms, one calling DPWA’s service in Brisbane “a nightmare” and another saying there had been “endless dramas unforseen” with “charges beyond belief”.
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NewsHastings not a done deal says Labor
Up to six possible locations for an international container port are being considered for Australia’s Victoria, the state’s opposition Labor Party says.
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Queensland opts for port leasing option
The Ports of Gladstone and Townsville are to be leased by the Queensland Government in a bid to reduce its debt.
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Tensions exposed at Lyttelton
Underlying tensions between management of Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) have come to the fore over a mandatory drug testing initiative.
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New Zealand ports financial improvements
LPC has reported a flat earthquake-adjusted after-tax annual profit of NZ$15.1m (US$12m) and comparable 4.7% rise in revenue to NZ$115.8m.
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Dawei firmly back on the agenda
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thailand’s Prime Minister, has visited neighbouring Myanmar for official discussions which included the development of Dawei Deep Sea port, Thailand’s official NNT, news agency said.
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NewsContinental speciality tyres prove their worth
Continental says its recently introduced Commercial Speciality Tyres (CST), SC20 Mileage+ and SC20 Energy+, are proving successful in helping companies in the logistics sector achieve economic success.
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NewsIMO tackles BWM implementation
Measures to help accelerate the entry into force and implementation of the international Ballast Water Convention have been adopted by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).
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MOL recognised as climate change leader
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been recognised as a leader for climate change transparency by international, not-for-profit organisation, CDP.
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NewsKonecranes unveils new 'greener' lift trucks
Konecranes has launched a new range of lift trucks complete with EU stage 4/EPA 4f engines, which are said to offer lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions and more power.
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NewsHamburg’s hybrid barge
The Port of Hamburg has finally got its environmentally friendly alternative for supplying power to cruise ships at berth – Becker Marine System’s floating LNG hybrid barge.
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NewsInteractive truck training
The importance of training is paramount to achieving efficient operations and terminal productivity, but the issue of how it is delivered is quite complex and can be expensive and ineffective if it’s approached in the wrong way.
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Inatech tool helps ensure ECA compliance
Cloud software and IT services provider, Inatech, has launched a new rules-based application and reporting tool to help shipowners ensure they comply with upcoming 2015 ECA regulations.
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NewsYilport chosen at Oslo operator
Yilport Holding is to operate the Port of Oslo’s new container facility at Sjursøya – a move that the port hopes will help boost its competitiveness.
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NewsThe road to becoming a green port
Day two of Mercator Media’s GreenPort Congress in Barcelona was centred around the nitty gritty of creating a green port proving that even small changes can help make a difference.
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NewsAPMT seals the deal for Costa Rica terminal
APM Terminals (APMT) is playing its part in the modernisation of Costa Rica’s Limón/Moin port through the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the new Moin Container Terminal (TCM).
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NewsAPMT seals the deal for Costa Rica terminal
APM Terminals (APMT) is playing its part in the modernisation of Costa Rica’s Limón/Moin port through the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the new Moin Container Terminal (TCM).
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Konecranes RTGs for Guatemala
Konecranes is to deliver five rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for Grup TCB-owned Terminal de Contendores Quetzal SA (TCQ) in Guatemala.
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NewsCreating a positive green image for ports
Creating a positive image for ports when it comes to the environment - that was the take home message from the first day of the ninth GreenPort Congress, being held in Barcelona this week.
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NewsDover explores new opportunities
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has approved the UK’s Dover Harbour Board’s application for additional powers – a move that will generate new opportunities and ensure the port stays at the top of its game.
