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NewsIs the patient getting better?
Now that the US Government is back at work, the new German Government well installed and China setting off with new economic reforms, it seems that all and sundry are trying to work out if we are solidly back on the road to recovery or still stumbling along a rocky ...
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NewsEquipment round-up
Terex Port Solutions (TPS), Kalmar and Greencranes’ equipment are in demand across Europe and Africa.
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PEMA appoints new committee members
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair to its environment and technology committees.
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NewsWärtsilä solution in demand
Wärtsilä is to supply a full propulsion package and LNG equipment for a new passenger ferry being built for Germany’s Reederei Cassen Eils GmbH.
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NewsSolid numbers for an ephemeral threat
Some ports might be tempted to characterise cybercrime as an unseen threat, absorbing unlimited costs to fix, with an unquantifiable result.
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NewsProvisional programme released for GPSA 2014
The programme of the second GreenPort South Asia (GPSA) Conference will focus on the sustainable development of ports and terminals, infrastrucutre development and investment and finance options and initiatives.
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NewsEssar Ports set to boost east coast presence
Essar Vizag Terminals Ltd, part of Essar Ports, is to develop three iron ore berths at Visakhapatnam Port – a deal which will help boost its east coast presence.
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NewsEPA announces air quality funding
The US Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced the availability of US$4m in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects at both marine and inland ports.
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NewsTapping into US inland waterways
Approval from the US government is helping to clear the way to create the nation’s largest deep water containerised cargo handling terminal capitalising in on the country''s inland waterways.
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NewsPorts set goals to cut Northwest emissions
The Northwest ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Metro Vancouver are increasing their goals to further cut diesel emissions by 2015.
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NewsGulftainer’s vision for growth
Gulftainer has set out an optimistic strategy for future growth to fit with its expanding footprint into new international markets.
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NewsA soft target
Ports increasingly need to focus on cyber as well as physical security needs reports Stevie Knight
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Accurate disclosure of environmental data
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) has received certification for two of its pure car and truck carrier (PCTCs ) for accurate disclosure of environmental data, including the handling of onboard waste and the emission of greenhouse gases (CO2).
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NewsBimco guides shipowners to compliance
BIMCO is releasing a guidance series that will help shipowners with ballast water management (BWM) implementation, ahead of the impending ratification of the 2004 IMO ballast Water Management Convention.
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NewsPeel Ports brings Bridgewater to the market
Peel Ports Group is taking the next step to enhance port centric logistics at the UK''s Ellesmere Port by appointing two local real estate agents to market the former Bridgewater paper mill site.
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NewsClosing the gap on port-city policies
A new report suggests that effective public policies are needed to improve port-city development, but the amount of policy-relevant knowledge is limited.
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NewsOakland plugs in to being green
The Port of Oakland is set to meet the new OGV Fuel Regulation and Northern American Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements with its shore power plan.
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NewsKonecranes closes the gap
Konecranes is “closing the gap” with its competitors following the acquisition of the container handling lift truck business of Linde Material handling, owned by KION group.
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NewsEco-friendly underwater hull cleaning
GAC Environhull, part of global shipping and logistics expert, the GAC Group, has launched a new eco-friendly and cost effective way to clean hulls underwater.
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NewsKalmar hybrid RTGs for Kenya
Kalmar is to supply 12 of its E-One² hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) as part of a €17m order.
