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  • The MoU will promote and develop new trade growth
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    MoU to boost EU trade growth

    2013-09-09T12:24:00Z

    The Chambers of Commerce in Hampshire, UK and the Southern Spanish port city of Almería have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and develop new trade growth.

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    Tour of Antwerp Port included in delegate places

    2013-09-09T11:18:00Z

    During the tour delegates will see important parts of the port such as: The Churchill Dock (general cargo), European Distribution Centres, the Delwaide Dock (containers) and the huge Marshalling Yard of the railways.

  • Under its sustainability policy, Rotterdam encourages barge movements of cargoes to the hinterland. Credit: Anders Pollas
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    Keeping the taps open

    2013-09-09T00:00:00Z

    Financing for expansion will only come if the Triple Bottom Line is there, says Martin Rushmere

  • Networking opportunities
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    Join environmentalists from across the industry.

    2013-09-08T16:44:00Z

    Book your place now to join specialists from the many ports, terminals and industry organisations who have already confirmed their attendance.

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    World Maritime Day 2013

    2013-09-06T16:29:00Z

    The theme ‘Sustainable Development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20’ has been chosen for World Maritime Day 2013.

  • A total of US$104m has been awarded to improve the movement of goods through America's seaports
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    Infrastructure grants for US ports

    2013-09-06T16:00:00Z

    The US Department of Transport (DOT) is awarding a total of US$104m in infrastructure grants to US ports to help improve the movement of goods through America’s seaports.

  • Carnival is investing US$108m in new scrubber technology to reduce emissions
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    Carnival to reduce emissions

    2013-09-06T14:44:00Z

    Carnival Corporation is investing US$108m in “breakthrough” exhaust gas cleaning technology for 32 of its ships to reduce air emissions.

  • Joe Pratt investigated ports such as Oakland to see if a fit for fuel cell technology and cold ironing could be found
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    The future is wide open for cold ironing

    2013-09-06T00:00:00Z

    Different options for shore power are growing with the rise of new technology. For example, hydrogen fuel cells may be especially suited to the low power needs of berthed box ships.

  • Montecon SA has ordered two LHM 600s for the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay
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    Liebherr: top pick in Latin America

    2013-09-05T16:28:00Z

    Liebherr’s Mobile Harbour Crane (LHM) 600 crane is proving popular with Latin America, with a total of 10 units being sold to the region in the past 12 months alone.

  • New infrastructure will facilitate Port Metro Vancouver's trade to Asia-Pacific markets
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    Vancouver invests in Asian gateway

    2013-09-05T13:01:00Z

    Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) and Canada''s Harper government are investing CAD$106m in infrastructure to open new markets in Asia.

  • Each RTG has a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes
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    Konecranes repeat RTG order

    2013-09-05T12:28:00Z

    Konecranes is to supply Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs) and reach stackers for US based CSX Intermodal Terminals as part of a repeat order.

  • CLIA members are focusing on conserving global waters
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    Environmental practices to conserve water

    2013-09-04T17:11:00Z

    Members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) are enhancing their environmental programmes and practices to help conserve water.

  • St Petersburg is the main gateway for Russian containerised cargo. Photo: Stan Shebs
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    Global Ports looks to Russia

    2013-09-04T14:51:00Z

    Global Ports Investments is to acquire Russian terminal operator, NCC Group Limited, for a value of approximately US$1.5bn.

  • Equipment pooling works best when crane drivers are also pooled. Credit: Fred Alvarado
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    Making the most of equipment

    2013-09-04T00:00:00Z

    Equipment pooling might not necessarily be a terminal operator’s first choice as obviously they would prefer to be busy handling containers, “but if you have a terminal whose equipment has idle periods and next door the terminal is busy, it can be a win-win – they need some equipment, and ...

  • New container terminal operators have a "strong appetite for international expansion"
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    Change afoot

    2013-09-04T00:00:00Z

    The ‘big four’ still dominate the annual container terminal operator rankings, but could they be living on borrowed time?

  • Gultainer is expected growth to be driven by Saudi Arabia terminals
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    Gulftainer growth to soar

    2013-09-03T16:19:00Z

    UAE based Gulftainer is set to see volumes soar in 2013 as it continues to expand its global footprint, with Saudi Arabia being the main driving force.

  • TEN-T Call 2012 (Multi-Annual Call and Annual Call combined) has selected seven LNG-related projects to be recommended for funding
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    7 LNG projects win EU funding

    2013-09-03T15:37:00Z

    The Trans-European Network for Transport (TEN-T) Call 2012 (Multi-Annual Call and Annual Call combined) has selected seven Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) related projects to be recommended for funding.

  • A third party equipment owner would need to price in a margin and manage the maintenance at its own cost. Credit: Tonal Decay
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    Weighing up the options

    2013-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Drewry''s Jason Chiang says there are clear advantages and disadvantages to be had from equipment pooling.

  • Antwerp Port
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    8th GreenPort Congress just one of Antwerp's Green Week' events!

    2013-09-02T16:54:00Z

    Release of Antwerp Port Authority''s Sustainability Report, WPCI LNG Working Group Meeting, ESPO Sustainable Development Committee Meeting and NABU Clear Air in Ports Meeting will all take place prior to the GreenPort Congress!

  • Networking opportunities
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    Networking and knowledge sharing opportunities abound!

    2013-09-02T16:35:00Z

    An important part of any event is the chance to meet peers from across the global supply chain and the GreenPort Congress offers networking opportunities in abundance.