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  • DNV GL said that although the LNG market is growing, the development of international standardisation has lagged behind Photo: DNV/GL
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    Harmonising LNG bunkering

    2014-05-22T17:09:00Z

    DNV GL is launching a new Recommended Practice (RP) on LNG Bunkering in the Middle East & South Asia.

  • Three more Evergas LNG tankers will be powered by Wärtsilä 50DF engines
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    Repeat LNG package order for Wärtsilä

    2014-05-22T15:33:00Z

    Wärtsilä is to supply integrated LNG equipment and propulsion packages for three more LNG tankers for Danish operator Evergas, in an extension to a similar previous order placed in 2013.

  • New version: The new ECG50-90 truck is designed for use in challenging environments
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    Kalmar reveals ‘revised’ forklifts

    2014-05-22T10:34:00Z

    Kalmar has launched new ‘revised’ versions of the electric forklift truck at the CeMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany.

  • New heights: SANY’s new Tier 4 reach stacker promises to be even smarter
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    SANY reaches new heights

    2014-05-21T15:35:00Z

    SANY Germany is introducing its new Tier 4 reach stacker at the CEMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany, this week.

  • New models: New reackstackers, empty container handlers, laden container handlers and forklift trucks will start leaving Hyster's Nijmegen production line in July
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    Hyster developments slash fuel costs

    2014-05-21T11:53:00Z

    Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.

  • New models: New reackstackers, empty container handlers, laden container handlers and forklift trucks will start leaving Hyster's Nijmegen production line in July
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    Hyster developments slash fuel costs

    2014-05-21T11:49:00Z

    Equipment specialist Hyster has launched a range of Stage IV/Tier 4 final (T4f) compliant trucks for the port and terminal industry.

  • Other ideas: M&S has pulled the plug on its London Gateway plans
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    M&S pulls out of London Gateway

    2014-05-21T11:08:00Z

    UK retailer Marks & Spencer has pulled out of plans to invest £200m in a national distribution centre at DP World''s London Gateway.

  • The Wärtsilä scrubbers will be installed on Finnlines' ro-ro fleet
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    Finnlines works to reduce fleet emissions

    2014-05-21T10:03:00Z

    In a bid to reduce its environmental impact and comply with new upcoming stringent SOx emissions regulations, Finnlines has ordered a range of exhaust gas cleaning systems.

  • Get ahead: Vancouver hails its planned oil terminal as a triumph in taking the shale gas initiative
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    Gassing up

    2014-05-21T10:00:00Z

    LNG leads the way in the huge projects in Washington and Oregon, writes Martin Rushmere

  • MoU signing: Hueneme has affirmed its 'sister port' agreement with Ecuador's Port of Bolivar
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    Hueneme explores Latin America

    2014-05-20T15:00:00Z

    The Port of Hueneme is exploring opportunities in Latin America through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Bolivar in Ecuador.

  • In order to maximise the advantages of a foldable container an adjustment on the current logistic system is required, says Simon Bosschieter, Managing Director of Holland Container Innovations.
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    Reducing empty container costs

    2014-05-20T14:50:00Z

    The total container fleet has grown to more than 28.5 million TEU, which is 18 million in number of containers. Forecasts indicate that the container fleet and vessel size will continue to grow as new builds are being added to the current fleets to accommodate the increase in trade demand, ...

  • DFDS is installing scrubbers on eight of its vessels
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    DFDS prepares for EU sulphur rules

    2014-05-20T12:15:00Z

    DFDS Seaways is installing another scrubber system on its eighth ship in preparation for the new, stringent EU sulphur rules coming into effect from January 2015.

  • Challenging: EPC contracts are well suited to technically complex projects. CRedit: Stephen Rees
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    Meeting the end goals

    2014-05-20T10:00:00Z

    Engineer, Procure and Construct contracting is suited to technically complex projects where works may be defined by specified performance criteria, rather than by the production of a detailed design - making it a good fit for ports.

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    LNG packages for German vessels

    2014-05-19T14:44:00Z

    India-based INOXCVA is to supply LNG storage tanks and install equipment in the tank connection space of LNG fuel gas packages for Germany’s TGE Marine.

  • Delegation: engineering, procurement and contracting contracts place the risks of design and the methodology of procurement with the contractor. Credit: JAXPORT, Meredith Fordham Hughes
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    Silver construction standard

    2014-05-19T10:00:00Z

    HFW''s Robert Blundell discusses the pros and cons of the industry''s favoured EPC contract.

  • Oman Dry Dock is to join with DSME subsidiary DSEC to offer LNG tanker repair facilities
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    Oman launches new LNG repair partnership

    2014-05-17T10:30:00Z

    Oman Drydock Company (ODC) and Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) are joining forces to form a new partnership to target the LNG carrier repair market.

  • MHI’s Sayaendo LNG carrier design is unusual in claiming eco-credentials while retaining steam turbine propulsion
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    First LNG order for Japanese joint venture

    2014-05-16T10:30:00Z

    MI LNG, the joint venture company established by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding, has received an order for an LNG carrier for NYK Line.

  • Exposure: the underside of port structures need careful attention. Credit: Ava Babili
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    Don’t forget the hidden structure

    2014-05-16T10:00:00Z

    Freyssinet New Zealand business development manager Kane Miller, whose firm specialises in construction, repair and maintenance in the civil engineering sector, emphasises that corrosion suffered by structural elements at ports can have costly flow-on effects.

  • Strong start: Bromma's STS spreaders are proving popular
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    Orders flood in for Bromma

    2014-05-15T16:39:00Z

    Stockholm-based Bromma has seen the orders flood in so far this year, increasing its order intake by 20% compared to the same period in 2013.

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    Tideworks solutions for Sea Star terminals

    2014-05-15T14:44:00Z

    US-based Tideworks Technology Inc is to provide its suite of terminal operating system (TOS) solutions for Sea Star Line, LLC.