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  • Mr NN Kumar, Chairman of JNPT Port will give the Welcome Address
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    Provisional programme released for GPSA 2014

    2013-12-17T17:05:00Z

    The programme of the second GreenPort South Asia (GPSA) Conference will focus on the sustainable development of ports and terminals, infrastrucutre development and investment and finance options and initiatives.

  • The new berths at Visakhapatnam Port will increase Essar Port's iron ore export capacity to 39 MMTPA
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    Essar Ports set to boost east coast presence

    2013-12-17T16:38:00Z

    Essar Vizag Terminals Ltd, part of Essar Ports, is to develop three iron ore berths at Visakhapatnam Port – a deal which will help boost its east coast presence.

  • The EPA has US$4m available in grant funding to clean up diesel port fleets to include drayage trucks
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    EPA announces air quality funding

    2013-12-17T14:38:00Z

    The US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced the availability of US$4m in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects at both marine and inland ports.

  • The US is trying to tap into the potential using the Mississippi River and its tributaries Photo: Flickr/Ken LundThe US is trying to tap into the potential using the Mississippi River and its tributaries Wiki/Flickr/Ken Lund
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    Tapping into US inland waterways

    2013-12-17T13:59:00Z

    Approval from the US government is helping to clear the way to create the nation’s largest deep water containerised cargo handling terminal capitalising in on the country''s inland waterways.

  • The Northwest ports are aiming to further cut emissions in the Puget Sound region
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    Ports set goals to cut Northwest emissions

    2013-12-17T12:28:00Z

    The Northwest ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Metro Vancouver are increasing their goals to further cut diesel emissions by 2015.

  • Peter Richards: "The best time to acquire lower end assets is before they start rising in value"
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    Gulftainer’s vision for growth

    2013-12-17T12:23:00Z

    Gulftainer has set out an optimistic strategy for future growth to fit with its expanding footprint into new international markets.

  • Cybercrime and international drug smuggling are now inextricably linked
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    A soft target

    2013-12-17T07:28:00Z

    Ports increasingly need to focus on cyber as well as physical security needs reports Stevie Knight

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    Accurate disclosure of environmental data

    2013-12-16T17:52:00Z

    Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) has received certification for two of its pure car and truck carrier (PCTCs ) for accurate disclosure of environmental data, including the handling of onboard waste and the emission of greenhouse gases (CO2).

  • BIMCO's 'Step-By-Step Guide to Ballast Water Management' has been written in association with Fathom
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    Bimco guides shipowners to compliance

    2013-12-16T16:45:00Z

    BIMCO is releasing a guidance series that will help shipowners with ballast water management (BWM) implementation, ahead of the impending ratification of the 2004 IMO ballast Water Management Convention.

  • The brownfield site will be developed into a multimodal hub to enhance port centric logisitics in the UK
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    Peel Ports brings Bridgewater to the market

    2013-12-16T15:23:00Z

    Peel Ports Group is taking the next step to enhance port centric logistics at the UK''s Ellesmere Port by appointing two local real estate agents to market the former Bridgewater paper mill site.

  • More than 90% of indirect economic impacts of ports like Le Havre are taking place in other regions. Photo: Port of Le Havre
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    Closing the gap on port-city policies

    2013-12-16T10:33:00Z

    A new report suggests that effective public policies are needed to improve port-city development, but the amount of policy-relevant knowledge is limited.

  • The Port of Oakland's Shore Power Programme will help it meet the new Californian emission requirements
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    Oakland plugs in to being green

    2013-12-13T17:18:00Z

    The Port of Oakland is set to meet the new OGV Fuel Regulation and Northern American Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements with its shore power plan.

  • Konecranes' acquisition of Linde Material Handling will help it to "close the gap" to its competitors
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    Konecranes closes the gap

    2013-12-13T16:07:00Z

    Konecranes is “closing the gap” with its competitors following the acquisition of the container handling lift truck business of Linde Material handling, owned by KION group.

  • HullWiper is a high-speed remotely operated vessel (ROV) capable of cleaning up to 2000 square metres per hour Photo: GAC Group
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    Eco-friendly underwater hull cleaning

    2013-12-12T18:20:00Z

    GAC Environhull, part of global shipping and logistics expert, the GAC Group, has launched a new eco-friendly and cost effective way to clean hulls underwater.

  • Kalmar's hybrid E-One2 RTGare set to boost container handling capacity
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    Kalmar hybrid RTGs for Kenya

    2013-12-12T15:57:00Z

    Kalmar is to supply 12 of its E-One² hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as part of a €17m order.

  • Kalmar's hybrid E-One2 RTGare set to boost container handling capacity
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    Kalmar hybrid RTGs for Kenya

    2013-12-12T15:55:00Z

    Kalmar is to supply 12 of its E-One² hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as part of a €17m order.

  • HIT is implenting innovative RTG remote control technology for the first time outside of Japan
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    Getting better with remote control

    2013-12-12T15:53:00Z

    Remotely controlled operations are a hot topic when it comes to the great automation debate, despite the fact that many believe this type of equipment cannot achieve optimal performance with current automatics.

  • President Obama is calling for increased infrastrucutre spending. Photo: Center for American Progress Action Fund
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    Cashing in on US distraction

    2013-12-12T01:00:00Z

    Sandwiched in-between the big fiascos in Washington, DC - which culminated in a government shutdown - President Obama, visiting New Orleans, called for increased infrastructure spending.

  • A new strategic international partner is required for the Port of Manta
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    Glut of global tenders

    2013-12-11T11:43:00Z

    Ecuador’s Manta Port Authority has launched a new tender in search of a strategic international partner to operate its container and multi-purpose terminal.

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    Haifa and Ashdod monopolise Israeli box traffic

    2013-12-11T11:42:00Z

    A ruling by Israel''s Antitrust Authority that the ports of Haifa and Ashdod act as an oligopoly in container handling has allowed director David Gilo to prohibit the existing port companies from involvement in government plans for new container ports.