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    Nigerian port project

    2014-10-08T15:57:00Z

    The Nigerian president has inaugurated Phase 4 of the country’s $204m Onne Port Complex.

  • The expansion is expected to "add value" to Mexico's port sector
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    Mexican expansion to add value to Veracruz

    2014-10-08T14:43:00Z

    The Mexican port of Veracruz is set to more than quadruple in size following a US$1.77bn investment, which it says will keep it competitive.

  • The Pori terminal will be the third LNG terminal Skangass has in the Nordic countries
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    Skangass gets green light for Finnish LNG terminal

    2014-10-08T10:45:00Z

    Skangass is to begin construction of an LNG terminal in Pori, Finland, following NOK 185m (US$28.6m) investment support from the Finnish government.

  • This year's host for the GreenPort Congress is the Port of Barcelona Photo: Wiki/Lofor
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    GreenPort Congress - one week to go

    2014-10-07T12:07:00Z

    There’s just one week to go until the 2014 GreenPort Congress being held at the World Trade Centre, Barcelona, Spain, from 15 to 17 October. This year will focus on ”Improving communication between all port users”.

  • The barge has a length of 76.7m, a breadth of 11.4m and a draught of around 1.7m
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    LNG Hybrid Barge arrives in Hamburg

    2014-10-07T11:52:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems’ LNG Hybrid Barge has arrived at its home port of Hamburg, where it will provide an external, environmentally-friendly and low-emission power supply to cruise ships.

  • Hempel's Hempaguard has been recognised for making a significant contribution to environmental impact reduction
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    Fouling defence system wins efficiency award

    2014-10-07T11:34:00Z

    Danish coatings manufacturer, Hempel, has won a prestigious environmental award for its Hempaguard hull coating concept.

  • The Mantsinen 200 M HybriLift has a strong track record of improving energy efficiency by up to 35%
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    HybriLift technology at Antwerp

    2014-10-07T10:51:00Z

    Finland''s Mantsinen Group Ltd has delivered a Mantsinen 200 M HybriLift to Cuypers Vorkliften at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.

  • Heavy lift: The Mantsinen 200 M HybriLift is a mobile hydraulic harbour crane mounted on a wheel based undercarriage
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    HybriLift technology at Antwerp

    2014-10-07T10:40:00Z

    Finland''s Mantsinen Group Ltd has delivered a Mantsinen 200 M HybriLift to Cuypers Vorkliften at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.

  • Stephen Cork: "This report will help to support the preparation of reliable and responsive port masterplans"
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    Port master planning bible released

    2014-10-07T10:13:00Z

    A new report on the development of existing ports has been published by the International Navigation Association (PIANC), in an attempt to standardise and make masterplans more reliable.

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    Future forecasting

    2014-10-07T09:27:00Z

    Daniel Schaefer roots out the hot spots for planned container terminal projects around the world

  • Barcelona Cruise Port
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    Still time to book - one week to go

    2014-10-07T09:02:00Z

    There’s still time to book onto the 9th GreenPort Congress, incorporating the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, which is being held at the World Trade Centre in Barcelona from the 14-17 October.

  • Delegates enjoying the GreenPort Congress
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    Inspiring speaker sessions

    2014-10-07T09:02:00Z

    As well as the opportunity to network with industry specialists from across the sector, there will be a number of inspiring sessions during the two day 9th GreenPort Congress for you to join and discuss the aspects affecting you, your clients and suppliers and the whole port community.

  • Promote your brand through sponsorship
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    Sponsorship Opportunities

    2014-10-07T09:02:00Z

    Join the many sponsors who have already signed up to promote their products and services to the many decision makers who comprise the GreenPort Congress audience, call +44 (0) 1329 825335 or email: congress@greenport.com to enquire about the remaining marketing opportunities.

  • VSTEP simulators are a new generation of simulators for the maritime industry and fulfil training requirements in full compliance with the latest international standards and regulations
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    VSTEP encourages clean shipping

    2014-10-06T17:08:00Z

    Dutch company VSTEP Simulation, which provides DNV-certified simulators, is now an incentive provider for the Green Award Foundation – a move that it hopes will help promote clean and safe shipping.

  • Kalmar’s low maintenance straddle carriers comply with the latest exhaust emission regulations
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    Electric straddle carrier delivery

    2014-10-06T16:02:00Z

    Kalmar is continuing its long running relationship with France’s largest terminal, Eurofos, with the delivery of twelve new diesel-electric straddle carriers scheduled for February 2015.

  • Kalmar says the reachstacker will help Felixstowe reduce fuel consumption and boost efficiency
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    Kalmar to boost Felixstowe efficiency

    2014-10-06T10:44:00Z

    Kalmar is to help boost efficiency at the UK’s Port of Felixstowe with the delivery of four reachstackers for laden handling.

  • Large port companies, like Vopak, have tapped debt capital markets. Credit: Merlijn Hoek
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    Money matters

    2014-10-06T10:00:00Z

    Improved ''financial positivity'' is good news for the port and terminal sector, as John Bensalhia finds out

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    ACT recognised for ‘green’ efforts

    2014-10-03T11:18:00Z

    American Chemical Technologies Inc (Act) has been recognised by Green Marine for its environmentally-friendly marine lubricant products.

  • Greater share: Miami is looking to boost transhipment traffic. Credit: Joel Hatfield
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    After the storm

    2014-10-03T10:00:00Z

    It’s the ‘big ships’ and not the Panama Canal that are the talk of the East Coast, writes Martin Rushmere

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    Chassis conundrum

    2014-10-03T10:00:00Z

    PANYNJ is determined to untangle the knot of chassis ownership and responsibility, finds Martin Rushmere