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NewsWestern wins
Operators and consultants are on fire over the region''s prospects, writes Martin Rushmere
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NewsICS wants action over low sulphur switch
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has called on the IMO to fast track a critical study into the global availability of low sulphur for ships.
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NewsStrategic new quay for Vlissingen facility
In order to be able to handle the upcoming large size vessels, as well as being pushed by the rising need for coal imports into Germany, a new quay has been opened in Zeeland Seaports’ East Vlissingen facility.
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NewsMaasvlakte bans dirty trucks
According to a new traffic order at the Port of Rotterdam, from 1 January 2014 onwards, all trucks with a diesel engine must have a clean Euro VI engine if they wish to enter Maasvlakte 1 and 2.
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NewsLNG brings benefits and challenges to ports
The US is talking up liquefied natural gas as a world fuel, and praising its virtues as a greenhouse gas reducer.
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NewsNew tool to map the US ECAs
The imminent arrival of Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in the US is providing ship operators with new challenges in providing cost effective operation - but there is a new market opening up to address the issue.
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NewsPre-construction work underway in Poland
The preparatory work has begun for the proposed €13m project to modernise port infrastructure, build new terminals and buffer car parks at the two northern Poland ports of Szczecin and Swinoujscie.
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NewsEU grants €268.4m for environment projects
Last week, the European Commission approved financial support for 202 new projects under the LIFE+ programme.
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NewsBeyond electricity
Electricity could become the poor cousin to hybrids and LNG. Martin Rushmere reports
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NewsPATCH workshop reveals blue energy potential
Exploring the potential of wave and tidal power, or blue energy, for ports was the agenda of the recent PATCH workshop held recently in Ramsgate, UK.
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NewsOften fuel cell ingredients are already on dock
Introducing fuel cell technology is often easier than first thought; many industrial gas companies will provide and operate a hydrogen station on site and will make packaged hydrogen deliveries, points out Margery Ryan of Fuel Cell Today.
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New Chilean deep water port confirmed
The Chilean government is preparing a tender for a new deepwater port in its central area.
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Irregularities confirmed in Paita and Callao concessions
The report into the concession process undertaken for the North Terminal at the Peruvian port of Callao and also of the port of Paita has concluded that there were irregularities in both operations.
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PPPs the favoured expansion choice
Variations of public-private partnerships are the driving force behind terminal developments on the US East Coast.
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Smart processes speeds customs process
US Customs and Border Protection have used Smartphone technology to boost security and customs operations even further.
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NewsPorts need to be a lot less relaxed
Ports need to raise their marine security game before pirates start to pay more attention to them and try to repeat the highjacking of a ship anchored in Omani waters, outside Salalah.
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NewsAll or nothing
Zero emissions are the new goal, but the dispute about who shoulders the environmental burden rumbles on. Martin Rushmere reports
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World leader cap fits Los Angeles
Los Angeles is developing its emissions control programmes at a blistering pace. Their claim to be the leading and most successful port in the world in cutting emissions is based on the speed of progress and the variety of initiatives.
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Moving the SOx and NOx debate on
It''s not enough just to talk blithely about reducing emissions, without considering the cost and the lack of responsibility by polluters, says Del Redvers, head of sustainability at BMT Group.
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Inland attractions
Surprisingly, China''s northern and central box terminals grew faster last year than the traditional southern powerhouse. Michael King reports
