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NewsContainer weighing forward thinking
Strainstall, a leading stress analysis and design verification expert, is targeting the tricky issue of misdeclared container weights with its new container weighing system.
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NewsMore vessels clean up their act
Alfa Laval is supplying PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems for retrofitting to three DFDS Seaways ro-ro vessels - a move that many owners are making to comply with the new IMO sulphur emission regulations.
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NewsNew low emission harbour crane
There’s a new low emission harbour crane on the market which promises to improve efficiency without compromising economical and sustainable cargo handling in ports and terminals.
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Business continuity of utmost importance
Business continuity is the one area which has the greatest immediate impact and influence on infrastructure asset owners and operators.
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Contship declares Civitavecchia interest
The Contship Italia group has declared an interest in the proposed container terminal project put foward by the Port of Civitavecchia.
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NewsStanding strong
Ports need to be better prepared for natural disasters as recent events have shown. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report
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NewsEU Commission first step to reduce emissions from shipping
The European Commission has adopted a Communication setting out a strategy for progressively including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime transport in the EU''s policy for reducing its overall GHG emissions.
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NewsPrinciples of sustainable dredging agreed
The World Dredging Congress and Exhibition (WODCON) in Brussels saw the introduction of new principles for sustainable dredging agreed upon.
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NewsCall for coordinated industry action
The industry is failing to help itself on the angle and tone of dry bulk handling legislation, according to industry specialists.
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NewsEastern Europe drives port growth
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.
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NewsOz coal labour dispute
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.
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NewsDust devils
Technology is out there to suppress dust but there''s a disconnect between ports and manufacturers, finds Alex Hughes
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NewsEnvironmental excellence award
Grup TCB’s Terminal de Contenedores de Gijón (TCG) has been awarded for environmental excellence following an independent audit.
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NewsOpen the door to dialogue
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.
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NewsAutomation highlights trucker safety issues
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
Klavs Valskov of Maersk Line suggests five steps to consider in developing a marketing/branding strategy from scratch.
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NewsBio-lubricants: Safeguarding Ports and Harbours
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 ...
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NewsContinental expands portfolio
Continental Commercial Speciality Tires (CST) has launched a new portfolio of tyres specially developed for vehicles in port operation.
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NewsContinental expands portfolio
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.
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NewsTaking a different perspective
‘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 ...
