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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.
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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.
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NewsGetting better with remote control
Remotely controlled operations are a hot topic when it comes to the great automation debate, despite the fact that many believe this type of equipment cannot achieve optimal performance with current automatics.
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NewsCashing in on US distraction
Sandwiched in-between the big fiascos in Washington, DC - which culminated in a government shutdown - President Obama, visiting New Orleans, called for increased infrastructure spending.
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NewsGlut of global tenders
Ecuador’s Manta Port Authority has launched a new tender in search of a strategic international partner to operate its container and multi-purpose terminal.
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Haifa and Ashdod monopolise Israeli box traffic
A ruling by Israel''s Antitrust Authority that the ports of Haifa and Ashdod act as an oligopoly in container handling has allowed director David Gilo to prohibit the existing port companies from involvement in government plans for new container ports.
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NewsSouth-south trade shift to benefit ports
Marking a shift away from traditional Asia-Europe shipping lanes, trade routes in the southern hemisphere are fast becoming drivers of traffic for well placed ports.
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NewsMore weighing guidance needed
Industry experts have already called for additional guidance on mandatory container weighing, while agreeing that enforcement is the only way to ensure accuracy of container weights.
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NewsKalmar container handlers for DP World
Kalmar is continuing its long standing partnership with DP World supplying seven new empty container handlers to the new Jebel Ali port development in Dubai.
