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  • Pece of Mind's high-efficient dust suppression unit, water tanker and a generator is a good example of the sophistication of units available for ports
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    Call for coordinated industry action

    2013-06-28T10:00:00Z

    The industry is failing to help itself on the angle and tone of dry bulk handling legislation, according to industry specialists.

  • Ben Vree, CEO, APM Terminals Europe Region
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    Eastern Europe drives port growth

    2013-06-27T16:06:00Z

    The healthy projected volume increase in Eastern Europe and the increasingly important Russian market are set to be the driving factors for European container market growth, according to Ben Vree, CEO of APM Terminals Europe Region.

  • The labour dispute is rumbling on at PWCS Photo: PWCS
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    Oz coal labour dispute

    2013-06-27T12:06:00Z

    Two global unions have put a major Oz coal exporter on notice for its failure to consult the workforce over an alteration to working agreements.

  • Panama City Port Authority has adopted a high-efficiency dust suppression system for its wood pellet loading operations
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    Dust devils

    2013-06-27T10:00:00Z

    Technology is out there to suppress dust but there''s a disconnect between ports and manufacturers, finds Alex Hughes

  • Grup TCB has a well-defined environmental policy and management system
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    Environmental excellence award

    2013-06-26T18:28:00Z

    Grup TCB’s Terminal de Contenedores de Gijón (TCG) has been awarded for environmental excellence following an independent audit.

  • It's time to talk in Africa
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    Open the door to dialogue

    2013-06-26T15:32:00Z

    Not for the first time a landlocked country in Africa is attempting to have a say in a remote port operation which functions as a major gateway for its import and export trade.

  • Safety was a hot topic at TOC Europe
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    Automation highlights trucker safety issues

    2013-06-26T15:32:00Z

    Significant safety concerns about the trucker/automated stacking crane interface at automated container yards were highlighted at TOC Europe in Rotterdam this week.

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    Raise the branding bar

    2013-06-26T10:00:00Z

    Klavs Valskov of Maersk Line suggests five steps to consider in developing a marketing/branding strategy from scratch.

  • Although the use of bio-lubricants is not currently widespread, industry interest is growing in light of upcoming regulations
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    Bio-lubricants: Safeguarding Ports and Harbours

    2013-06-25T20:17:00Z

    Greater responsibility for the environment drives innovation and demand for new solutions that enable ships to maintain and improve delivery of daily operations is growing. Port and harbour areas in particular are subject to the industry’s most stringent regulations and here; environmental protection is considered an absolute priority, says Serge ...

  • Continental's new portfolio includes customised tyres for straddle carriers
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    Continental expands portfolio

    2013-06-25T16:56:00Z

    Continental Commercial Speciality Tires (CST) has launched a new portfolio of tyres specially developed for vehicles in port operation.

  • Continental's new portfolio includes customised tyres for straddle carriers
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    Continental expands portfolio

    2013-06-25T16:40:00Z

    Continental Commercial Speciality Tires (CST) has launched a new portfolio of tyres specially developed for vehicles in port operation, which it says will optimise their environmental performance.

  • Rotterdam considers the whole logistics chain in its switch from product-focused to customer- and value-focused marketing.  Credit: Port of Rotterdam
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    Taking a different perspective

    2013-06-25T10:00:00Z

    ‘Change your perspective’ is the name given to a campaign launched by the Port of Rotterdam earlier this year, aimed at strengthening the its brand around the world. It is the first time that Rotterdam will be positioned ‘as a clear brand for the entire port area’, involving all the ...

  • SOLVO.TOS.CONTAINER  - an example of why it pays to get automated
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    SOLVO automation for Odessa

    2013-06-24T20:37:00Z

    Russian automation specialist SOLVO has scored a major automation project at the Brooklyn-Kiev port container terminal in Odessa.

  • Many see the Port feeder barge as an eco-friendly alternative
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    Hamburg Feeder Barge debate

    2013-06-24T17:37:00Z

    Prospects for the introduction of a controversial self-propelled container feeder barge in Hamburg have apparently improved following a decision by the city-state’s parliament to refer the issue to committee for further study.

  • Victor Schoenmakers, Port of Rotterdam
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    ..... and on the practical implementation of policy!

    2013-06-24T17:19:00Z

    Presented by the people that know, the GreenPort Congress will show you not only what you have to do to conform but also, and most importantly, how!

  • Victor Schoenmakers, Port of Rotterdam
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    ..... and on the practical implementation of policy!

    2013-06-24T17:19:00Z

    Presented by the people that know, the GreenPort Congress will show you not only what you have to do to conform but also, and most importantly, how!

  • Speakers 2012
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    GreenPort Congress delivers on policy....

    2013-06-24T17:01:00Z

    To ensure their future development commercial ports and terminals need to keep abreast of the latest policies - find out more here about the policy papers to be presented at this year''s GreenPort Congress.

  • Speakers 2012
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    GreenPort Congress delivers on policy....

    2013-06-24T17:01:00Z

    To ensure their future development commercial ports and terminals need to keep abreast of the latest policies - find out more here about the policy papers to be presented at this year''s GreenPort Congress.

  • Boaters can save 60% of 75% on stripping and painting costs for boat hulls
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    San Diego calculates cost

    2013-06-24T14:09:00Z

    The Port of San Diego has launched a new online tool to help Shelter Island Yacht Basin boat owners calculate hull paint conversion costs.

  • Gulftainer will operate the Jeddah Northern Container Terminal on the west coast of Saudi Arabia
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    Gulftainer acquires Gulf Stevedoring

    2013-06-24T11:48:00Z

    UAE based port management and logistics company, Gulftainer, has acquired a 51% stake in Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO).