Latest News – Page 602
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NewsWelcome Reception invitation
Delegates at the GreenPort Cruise Conference will be invited to attend the GreenPort Congress Welcome Reception, hosted by Copenhagen Malmo Port and taking place at Copenhagen City Hall, further enhancing the networking opportunities available.
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NewsBook now to hear World Class Speakers
Delegate places are being booked well in advance of this year’s GreenPort Congres, mainly due to the high level speakers and moderators that will be in attendance.
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Ship Efficiency Awards 2015
UK-based Fathom is encouraging nominations for its newly-launched ‘Ship Efficiency Awards’ before the deadline on 14 July 2015.
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NewsBest green seaport accolade
France’s HAROPA Ports has won a best green seaport award voted for by 18,000 Asian shipping and logistics professionals which it says demonstrates the environmental commitment of the ports of the river Seine corridor.
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Greek port operations
The Greeks rejection of the latest rescue package from creditors throws the future of the country''s euro zone membership into further doubt and probably makes the relationship with its lenders a little more difficult.
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NewsGothenburg introduces bunkering rules
As the number of LNG-powered vessels grows, the Port of Gothenburg is introducing new regulations for LNG bunkering – the first in Sweden.
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NewsLNG terminal tugs for Oz
Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyard has completed a five-vessel tug order for Smit Lamnalco for operation at three LNG export terminals at the Port of Gladstone on Australia’s east coast.
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NewsHybrid Marine technology and green ports
In 2015 two significant developments are going to make many operators, owners and builders of professional vessels consider hybrid marine power, writes John Haynes, operations director, Shock Mitigation.
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NewsVigo receives EcoPorts certification
Spain’s Port of Vigo has received ESPO’s EcoPorts certification for the second time running in recognition of its role as a forerunner in environmental management systems.
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NewsEuropean recovery hopes misguided
The upbeat opinions about a strong recovery in the Eurozone, despite the Greek crisis, are out of place, says research consultancy firm, Hackett Associates LLC.
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APM Terminals fined for Callao operations
APM Terminals has been fined a total of $501,399 since 2011 after having failed to fulfil certain conditions contained within its concession contract for its terminal at the North Quay at the Peruvian port of Callao.
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NewsNew terminal for Rotterdam
Sif Group, Verbrugge International and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed an agreement in principle for the construction of a new production and storage handling terminal at Maasvlakte 2.
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NewsGreen terminal development
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is to begin construction on a two-year project to improve the marine container terminal operated by Yusen Terminals LLC, allowing it to handle vessels and move cargo more greenly and efficiently.
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Mexico adds new terminals to development programme
Two new projects are under study in Mexico and could be added to the 25 already being implemented at a cost of $4.27bn. According to the Transport & Communications Ministry (SCT), a further two bulk terminals are now under consideration in Topolobampo and Veracruz.
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NewsBrazilian government changes rules on concessions
In Brazil, the government has announced a change of rules in respect of its second tranche of port concessions. Instead of the concessionaire being chosen on the basis of the lowest tariff offered to users, winners will be those offering the most money to the government, the so-called “cannon”.
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NewsYusen terminal improvements at Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) will begin construction on a two-year project to improve the marine container terminal operated by Yusen Terminals LLC, allowing it to handle vessels and move cargo more greenly and efficiently.
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NewsBrooklyn terminal to be brought back to life
The South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in Sunset Park, New York, is being brought back as a working maritime port facility to help establish Southwest Brooklyn as a maritime hub.
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NewsGetting better at marine recycling
The Dutch recycling expert Sea2Cradle has come a long way since it was founded back in 2011. So far it has recycled over 100 floating structures using its partner shipbreaking yards.
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NewsCombatting black carbon
Black carbon emitted from vessel stacks is a long-standing environmental and reputational issue for the cruise industry because they emit stark visual representation of air pollution to both passengers and port residents.
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NewsPrince Rupert boosts green rewards
The Canadian port of Prince Rupert is enhancing its Green Wave programme to better reward shipping companies’ positive environmental performances.
