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Capacity boost for Lyttelton
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) is constructing a new 230-metre Cashin Quay wharf which will provide a combined container quay length of 570 metres upon completion in the middle of next year.
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NewsSpain port authorities protest ‘accessibility fund’ plan
There has been a mixed reaction to a proposal put forward by Spain''s National Ports Authority towards the creation of a new “Accessibility Fund”, which would entail port authorities having to surrender 50% of their annual profits each year.
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New NSW port owners move in
Australian superannuation fund members have taken over ownership of two of Australia’s major ports in a lease agreement with the New South Wales Government.
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DP World Australia pioneers box weighing fee
DP World Australia has brought in a fee as part of its compliance with the country’s Chain of Responsibility legislation, inclusive of a weigh-in charge for all full import containers and a penalty charge when an overweight box is found.
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NewsMeasuring lighting impact
Yazi Fletcher, chief technical officer, Phoenix Products Company, outlined the benefits of LED lighting at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.
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NewsSICK helps launch “trouble-free” operations
Germany-based SICK is making container terminal operations “trouble-free” with a new range of sensor solutions, launched at TOC Europe.
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NewsRotterdam opens for LNG seagoing ships
The Rotterdam Port Management Bye-laws have been amended to enable LNG bunkering of seagoing ships at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsConcession choices
HFW''s Joseph Botham detangles the complicated knot of port ownership models in common use today
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Getting a greener bulk terminal
Port sustainability was of course hot on the agenda at this year’s TOC Europe (London 24 to 26 June 2014).
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NewsLNG use in terminal tractors
Spanish terminal operator, Noatum, was at TOC Europe this year, to give the lowdown on its experiment on the use of LNG in terminal tractors at Valencia.
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NewsMeasuring lighting impact
Yazi Fletcher, chief technical officer, Phoenix Products Company, outlined the benefits of LED lighting at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.
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NewsOpen the floodgates for greater recognition
COMMENT: How many people knew, on a dark, dramatic night last December, that the UK’s biggest port was under water, completely paralysed as the sea poured over the lock gates, quays and warehouses were swamped, and engineers were forced to flick the switch on the network of electricity substations, plunging ...
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NewsPorts at risk from cyber-crime
As the use of cyber technology spreads worldwide, ports and terminals are at greater risk to economic and commercial damage, according to specialist port insurer TT Club.
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NewsGothenburg incentive encourages cleaner fuel
The Port of Gothenburg is encouraging shipping companies to switch to cleaner fuel with a substantial discount for vessels running on LNG.
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Land acquisition eases inland start-ups
In bolster its inland ambitions, Rotterdam Port Authority has bought up land for inland terminal development to lease to private companies involved in the logistics sector, all the while retaining its landlord role.
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NewsMoving on out
Smart ports have extended their natural boundary to get a foothold in the wider logistics chain. Alex Hughes reports
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No room for nasty salvage surprises
Rapid intervention in an emerging casualty situation is acknowledged to be the key to a successful salvage operation.
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NewsWinners of ‘Electric and Hybrid Marine Awards’ announced
The winners of the first ever ‘Electric and Hybrid Marine Awards’, which champions the best in technology and design in the sector, have been announced.
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Vision for the future
International automotive expert, Vision Systems Automotive, equipped Merford''s port crane cabin with a smart solar protection solution at this week’s TOC Europe exhibition.
