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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.
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NewsRussian ports' performance
Deep sea vs transcontinental transit through Russia and the potential for further development was a hot topic for the TOC Container Supply Chain Conference (CSC) at this year’s TOC Europe exhibition.
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NewsNurturing new talent in the ports sector
Trucker troubles: something the North American ports have become only too accustomed to over the last year where there have been strikes on the back of congestion and waiting times.
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NewsChinese ports race ahead
Chinese container ports are racing ahead of other worldwide, coming in as the world’s most productive, according to 2013 JOC Port Productivity Data rankings.
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NewsKalmar sets emissions benchmark
Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.
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NewsKalmar sets emissions benchmark
Kalmar’s hybrid straddle carriers, delivered to MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp earlier this year, have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions.
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NewsGreen agenda at PEMA Forum
There was an emphasis on the green agenda at this year''s Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) Forum held at TOC Europe.
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NewsTen years of PEMA
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, which it helped mark by a special programme of educational activities and events at TOC Europe this week.
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NewsItalian operator eyes bigger picture
Italian port operator and logistics expert, Contship Italia, is eyeing the bigger picture from a strategic point of view and wants to do more transhipment business across Europe.
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NewsMoving forward with automation
ABB Group''s cranes and harbour business is entering the delivery phase for the remote control crane order boom it received back in 2012.
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Even coverage
Optimising application of coatings is just as important as the choice of coating, explains Rachael Doyle
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Supply chain services can add value
Ports looking to add value by offering supply chain services should be honest, use arm’s length solutions and be clear on customer needs, according to Euroports’ Paul Jacob Bins.
