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  • More capacity: The new berth will boost DP World's competitiveness. Photo: DP World
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    DP World unveils new British berth

    2014-04-02T11:59:00Z

    DP World has opened its new £100m container handling facility at ABP’s Port of Southampton, designed to handle the largest and deepest container vessels, in a bid to stay competitive.

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    The London Gateway experience

    2014-04-02T10:00:00Z

    When Sarah Bishop started a six-week internship on London Gateway’s environment team, her view of environmental management was, she says, very typical – she assumed it would be mostly about ecology and energy consumption.

  • Counting the beans: Like any other industry the issue is supply and demand
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    Demand versus counting beans

    2014-04-02T10:00:00Z

    Lo and behold, the container shipping executives have discovered that they cannot control their own pricing. What an earth-shattering revelation; how much do they earn to come up with this news?

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    India's spring board

    2014-04-02T10:00:00Z

    HFW''s Connie Chen and Alistair Mackie discuss India''s need for better port development plans

  • Volstad Maritime’s “Grand Canyon” is using the EnwaMatic® technology.
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    The holistic approach to protect HVAC systems

    2014-04-01T20:30:00Z

    Protecting HVAC systems is a proactive step towards safeguarding the environment. As an alternative to chemical dosing, continuous filtration and treatment can prolong the system and component lifespan without risking the environment, says Björn Dörum, Director Enwa Water Treatment AS.

  • PSA’s flagship terminal in Singapore achieved 32.24m teu with a growth of 3.1% in 2013
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    Chasing new growth markets

    2014-04-01T18:47:00Z

    PSA International filed a 61.81m teu throughput in 2013, an increase of 2.9% on the previous year, owing to a strong performance from its overseas terminals.

  • Transas wants to help to improve safety in ship-to-ship LNG transfer operations
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    LNG cargo handling simulator

    2014-04-01T14:39:00Z

    Sweden’s Transas Marine has launched a new liquid cargo handling simulator, the LCHS 5000 TechSim LNG, which it says is the first in the market to boast ship-to-ship transfer functionality.

  • Team work: the Port of Salalah employs a mentoring scheme for its interns
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    Getting to know you

    2014-04-01T12:58:00Z

    Internships can be valuable to both ports and young people, finds Felicity Landon.

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    Lessons from an early mover

    2014-04-01T12:54:00Z

    The strike of truckers in Vancouver’s port is ‘striking’ as Vancouver is one of the ports most actively involved in improving trucking operations.

  • Reaching out: Krishnapatnam port has grand ambitions
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    Tipping point

    2014-04-01T10:00:00Z

    Radhika Rani examines the broken connectivity links holding back Indian port development

  • Faststream says that recruitment needs to keep up with demand in the LNG sector
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    Recruiting to the LNG sector

    2014-03-31T11:39:00Z

    There are enormous growth opportunities within the LNG market, not least in the development of new technology and safety measures, but also in recruitment.

  • Linked in: complicated chemical handling and storage is being tackled in Africa
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    Africa gets up to speed

    2014-03-31T10:00:00Z

    A two-year project is instructing all about safe chemical handling in Africa.

  • Well prepared: HHLA saw container throughput grow in 2013 to 7,500 teu. Photo: HHLA
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    HHLA prepares for “difficult” 2014

    2014-03-28T17:19:00Z

    Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) is expanding its market position with strong 2013 results but says achieving 2014 results that are on par with the previous year “remains an ambitious target”.

  • The new LNG import terminal will improve accessibility for Finland. Photo Gasum
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    First Gasum LNG terminal takes shape

    2014-03-28T11:11:00Z

    Finland’s Gasum has chosen Tahkoluoto, Pori as the location of its first LNG terminal, which it says will improve the availability of LNG in Finland and reduce emissions.

  • Safe hands: handling chemicals is a two-way street; staff must not contaminate cargoes. Credit: Port of Antwerp Authority
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    Chemical reactions

    2014-03-28T11:00:00Z

    Handling chemicals may be lucrative, but operations need careful management. John Bensalhia reports

  • Jan De Nul deployed one of its cutter suction dredgers
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    Maltese dredging works complete

    2014-03-28T10:27:00Z

    Jan De Nul has completed an extensive dredging project across Malta Freeport Terminals’ facilities within the Maltese Port of Marsaxlokk.

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    Russian seaport construction approved

    2014-03-27T17:12:00Z

    Construction of new facilities at Russia’s Sabetta Seaport is to go ahead after the environmental review was approved by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources Usage (Rosmorport).

  • Green Port Hull is planned to be operational to meet Round 3 requirements in early 2016
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    Siemens’ green light for Green Port Hull

    2014-03-27T13:52:00Z

    Siemens has announced its decision to invest £160m in wind turbine production and installation facilities in Yorkshire UK.

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    Standing firm on nitrogen emissions

    2014-03-27T13:51:00Z

    Antwerp Port Authority and the Port of Rotterdam Authority want to see stricter nitrogen oxides emission standards for new built vessels on the North Sea and the English Channel from 1 January 2016.

  • Truck strikes: An agreement appears to have been reached over the truck strikes at Port Metro Vancouver
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    Vancouver truckers call an end to crippling strike

    2014-03-27T13:27:00Z

    After successful mediation talks, truck strikes at Port Metro Vancouver are finally over, with truckers set to resume normal duties this week.