Latest News – Page 648
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NewsSweat the tech
Doing more with less applies to technology as well as equipment assets as Dave and Iain MacIntyre find out
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NewsRecord funding to keep EU connected
European ports are set for transport connection improvements, made possible through €11.9bn of European Commission funding – the largest ever single amount of EU funding earmarked solely for transport infrastructure.
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GTT membrane systems for six VLECs
France’s Gaztransport and Technigaz (GTT) is to supply its LNG transportation and storage solution for six Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) being built by Korea’s SHI for an Asian group.
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NewsDNV GL to class VLECs
DNV GL is to class five ECO STAR 85k Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) after signing a Letter of Intent at the SMM Exhibition 2014 last week.
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Pak Bara still waiting for approval
The proposed Pak Bara deep-sea port on Thailand’s Andaman coast is still waiting government approvals and necessary studies, a senior government official has said.
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NewsFB Chain lifts port operations
UK-based FB Chain has developed a new chain for forklifts, reachstackers and container handlers, specifically designed for the damp, corrosive environments found in ports, harbours and other freight terminals.
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NewsNo 'lightbulb’ moments
The need to replace fixtures does not necessarily make LEDs an expensive option. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsIn the slow lane
There is now serious doubt that Nigeria’s new Ports and Harbour Bill, the new legislation intended to ‘right the wrongs’ of the earlier comprehensive port concession process, will be enacted in the current term of President Goodluck Jonathan due to end in 2015.
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DP World and HPH go ‘green’
DP World and Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) are joining forces to run a ‘Waste Reduction Campaign’ in a bid to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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DP World and HPH go ‘green’
DP World and Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) are joining forces to run a ‘Waste Reduction Campaign’ in a bid to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Maryland ‘green’ efforts recognised
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) has been awarded for its environmental efforts to identify and control the impacts of activities, products and services.
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NewsMore than just a Conference!
The 9th GreenPort Congress, incorporating the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, will focus on improving the relationships between ports, its users, customers and stakeholders and well as addressing the environmental and sustainability aspects facing cruise terminals around the world including. During the event delegates will have the option to attend the ...
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NewsReasons to attend this industry leading event
Whilst the popularity of virtual events has increased over the years there’s still nothing quite like attending a conference and meeting like-minded individuals and business decision makers. Many delegates who attend our events state that face to face meetings are without doubt the most important aspect of attending the conference. ...
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NewsOne month to go – book now to avoid disappointment
With just one month left before the 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, now really is the best time to book to avoid disappointment. The conference offers delegates an opportunity to hear from industry leading experts as well as offering working groups and focus sessions. Book your ...
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NewsContainer scanning back on the agenda?
The container scanning debate has raised its head again in the US with Congress introducing legislation that could bring 100% container scanning to US ports firmly back on the agenda.
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NewsEnsuring future environmental measures
The cruise industry says that it wants to ensure future environmental measures are simple to administer, cost-effective and proportionate, things that are crucial to effective greening of the cruise industry, writes Anne-Marie Causer, GreenPort News Editor.
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NewsPromoting fuel savings with SmartSpeed
US based Applied Weather Technology (AWT), a StormGeo company, has launched AWT SmartSpeed, which it says is the first route advisory service to use advanced optimisation to set both optimum route and speed for each segment of a voyage.
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NewsWärtsilä addresses market demands with new CPP
Wärtsilä introduced its latest Controllable Pitch (CP) propeller system at the 2014 SMM Exhibition last week, which it says addresses the demands of medium and large sized vessel owners.
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NewsTiger funding boost for US ports
The US Department of Transportation is to provide $600m for 72 transportation projects in 46 states and the District of Columbia through its 2014 TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) program.
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NewsBoxing clever at Manila
The Philippines Port Authority (PPA) has started trucking out overstaying containers from Manila as per its promise to relieve congestion at the port.
