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  • Ore ships are driving port development in Australia
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    State owned, but passing the hat

    2013-08-28T01:00:00Z

    With government ownership dominant in Western Australia, the dredging funds question is a considerable one for the state''s mid-sized ports.

  • Chula Vista is an instrumental development at San Diego
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    Casting the net

    2013-08-28T01:00:00Z

    San Diego takes a much broader view of its role and future, finds Martin Rushmere

  • The solutions are expected to improve automation at the new Argentinean terminal
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    SmartPort solutions for Argentina

    2013-08-27T15:07:00Z

    Kalmar is to supply a range of its SmartPort solutions to TecPlata SA, a fully-owned subsidiary of ICTSI, for its ‘greenfield’ terminal at Port La Plata, Argentina.

  • The second GPSA is set to take place following a successful first event
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    GreenPort South Asia call for papers

    2013-08-27T14:50:00Z

    The second GreenPort South Asia Conference (GPSA) is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 26 to 27 February 2014, following a successful first event. The call for papers for next year’s conference have now been released.

  • The second GPSA is set to take place following a successful first event
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    GreenPort South Asia call for papers

    2013-08-27T13:09:00Z

    The second GreenPort South Asia Conference (GPSA) is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 26 to 27 February 2014, following a successful first event. The call for papers for next year’s conference have now been released.

  • Catering for the big ships requires more than a quick channel dredge
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    The deep dive

    2013-08-27T01:00:00Z

    To dredge or not to dredge can be a loaded question for second tier ports, as Stevie Knight explains

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    Saving planets and pounds

    2013-08-26T01:00:00Z

    Research conducted by manufacturer Teijin Aramid and Gabriel Lodewijks, professor of transport engineering and logistics, has shown the way forward for an environmentally-friendly conveyor system.

  • Ports are facing major changes as container ship sizes increase
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    A changing game

    2013-08-23T16:22:00Z

    A number of changes are set to take place within the global container terminal sector as operators “face the challenge of growth in container demand and growth in ship sizes”, says Drewry Maritime Research.

  • Niels Smedegaard: "we must act quickly to find solutions". Photo: DFDS
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    DFDS invests in new technology

    2013-08-23T12:17:00Z

    DFDS is investing £46m in new technology that can filter sulphurs from ships’ exhaust gases in preparation for the introduction of new environmental regulations in 2015.

  • Seward conveyor system upgrade increased throughput by an estimated 20%
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    Bulk bonus

    2013-08-23T01:00:00Z

    From generation games to port progress, conveyors offer their own prizes for terminals, finds John Bensalhia

  • Petronet LNG Limited celebrated the first vessel call to its new terminal at Kochi, Kerala in India
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    Indian regasification terminal

    2013-08-22T19:38:00Z

    India’s Petronet LNG Limited has celebrated its first vessel call to its new terminal at Kochi, Kerala, says The Hindu.

  • Nacala has achieved a 40% cargo increase since its new operators moved in
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    Mozambique port progress

    2013-08-22T17:22:00Z

    An African port operator is sucessfully bringing Mozambique’s Port of Nacala into the 21st century – but there’s still much more work to be done.

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    Höegh wins FLNG pre-FEED study

    2013-08-22T16:51:00Z

    Höegh LNG is to conduct a Pre-Front End Engineering and Design (pre-FEED) work for an offshore floating LNG facility (FLNG) for an Asia-based national oil company.

  • Antwerp Port
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    Back from holiday? Have you booked your place?

    2013-08-22T16:15:00Z

    The GreenPort Congress is the only event that concentrates on environmental issues in ports and terminals but which also facilitates a great networking environment. The format of the programme is designed to facilitate discussion between all parties at the event, as well as having the opportunity to learn from the ...

  • The FDTS will facilitate direct shipping between Asia and north-west Australia
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    New logistics approach for Oz

    2013-08-22T12:26:00Z

    Dampier Port Authority (DPA) is looking to improve north-west Australia logistics with a floating deck trans-shipment system (FDTS).

  • "European ports are in the EC spotlight again." Credit: Alan Stanton
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    A plan for ports

    2013-08-22T01:00:00Z

    HFW''s Eliza Petritsi deciphers the proposed European ports policy package

  • Damen’s has achieved Green Route status for its ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid and for developing its own sustainability hallmark
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    Taking the Green Route

    2013-08-21T20:03:00Z

    An independent jury from the Platform Clean Shipping initiative has identified the companies that will merit ‘Green Route’ status at Europort 2013.

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    Quake and charge for CentrePort

    2013-08-21T08:08:00Z

    CentrePort Wellington has recently been rocked by both a 6.5-magnitude earthquake and being charged under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.

  • Auckland should follow Tauranga's lead
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    Partial Auckland port sale mooted

    2013-08-21T08:08:00Z

    A 49% float of Ports of Auckland should be pursued in 2017 by the owner, Auckland City Council, according to Carr & Haslam managing director Chris Carr.

  • St Louis has its sights on African trade. Credit: Hansueli Krapf
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    Mauritius gateway hub ambitions

    2013-08-21T08:02:00Z

    Mauritius’s Port Louis is set to become a gateway to Africa, according to Dr Jyaneshwur Jhurry, senior advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office.