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NewsForklift ‘first’ points to emission-free future
A collaboration between UK-based Briggs Equipment and Honda has resulted in the production of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck that relies entirely on renewable energy sources.
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An empty challenge
Dave and Iain MacIntyre examines the range of solutions to the issue of empties
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NewsLNG gas carriers make the cut
Two new LNG-powered vessels being named on Teesside, UK, today, are set to significantly cut the environmental impact of chemical transport.
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Teesport attracted by Gloria’s safety
Cargotec’s Kalmar is to supply three Gloria reachstackers and one empty container handler to PD Ports'' Teesport in December.
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DP World to exit London Stock Exchange
DP World has announced plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange, claiming that only 1% of its trades are made through the UK’s exchange.
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NewsOnwards and upwards
No looking back for Middle East terminals that continue to climb the capacity ladder, reports Alex Hughes
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No independent valuation yet made of TNPA
South Africa''s Ports Regulator has yet to undertake a valuation of Transnet National Ports Authority'' (TNPA) assets, despite the fact that this is required to determine what tariffs port users must pay.
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NewsMediterranean ports fight for EU funding
Barcelona, Marseille and Genova have, through the Intermed Association, called on the European Commission to get involved in a debate in respect of funding for the TEN-T network.
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NewsIndonesia's $6bn ports commitment
Plans by Indonesia to spend up to $6bn on ports are an important sign of the value it places on infrastructure. The government needs 70tr rupiah ($5.8bn) to expand five major ports in north Sumatra, Jakarta, east Java, south Sulawesi and Papua to serve large vessels and build feeder lines ...
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NewsGreen Port Hull construction makes progress
Construction at the UK’s Green Port Hull site on Alexandra Dock has been contracted to a joint venture between GRAHAM and Lagan Construction Group for a value of £100m.
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NewsKeeping Durban competitive
The South African port of Durban needs to be more autonomous if it is to keep up with future demand, an international report from the OECD’s International Transport Forum revealed.
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NewsTime for a touch of humanity
COMMENT: A life at sea is not the glamorous posting that it used to be. Long stretches away from family and friends, limited social cohesion because of a lack of common language and risk of attack or even hijack in some parts of the world, writes Carly Fields.
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NewsBig cargo, huge issues
Can a port really do much to attract project cargo? Maybe - but at a price finds Stevie Knight
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NewsLA-LB congestion proves costly
Terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have gone all out to try to relieve some of the persistent congestion, but the problem shows no signs of stopping.
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NewsEU shipowners call for scrubber clarity
European shipowners are calling on EU Member States to adopt a clear, long-term position on the issue of the discharges of washwater by open-loop scrubber technology, ahead of the EU Sulphur Directive.
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NewsLean and mean
Can methodologies such as Six Sigma and 5S be applied in the ports environment? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsKeeping it clean in Oman
Gulf Agency Company (GAC) has been granted permission to seek a license to operate its cleaning systems at Sohar Port and Freezone, which the port’s chief executive says could “revolutionise” the industry.
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NewsSave your energy
Ports might be missing out by chasing the wrong energy savings. Stevie Knight takes a look at the issues
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NewsSulphur survey launched by EU shipowners
European shipowners have launched a survey to monitor the economic impact of the 0.1% sulphur requirements for shipping in the European Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs), due to enter into force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsBarcelona Port Tour
Following three days of conference, over 80 delegates took the opportunity to get some fresh air and participated in the Port Tour on a beautiful late summer’s day where the sea breezes were appreciated by all.
