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NewsIs the industry unaware of SEEMP fuel savings?
A recent study has revealed that as the requirement for the IMO ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) moves closer, 60% of respondents are not aware of potential fuel savings the plan can create.
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NewsAusterity strikes hit European ports
Austerity strike action hit a number of European ports this week, which led to a halt of some operations, according to reports from agent Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).
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NewsFree EEOI calculator for shipping industry
As ship efficiency measures become compulsory for all vessels, Israel based marine applications provider, Totem Plus, has a new Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) for the shipping industry.
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NewsICTSI acquires Hijo shares
International Container Services (ICTSI) has acquired subscription rights to forty million common shares in Hijo International Port Services Inc. (HIPS).
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NewsRussia looks East for trading tips
Russia is looking to “diversify” its economy in order to reduce its dependency on crisis ridden Europe, which at present accounts for roughly half of its foreign trade.
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NewsElection fever takes hold
As this article is being submitted, the US is in the thick of the election cycle; by the time it appears, the early November election will have been decided. Instead of listening to pundits and debates, shopping and holiday partying will begin in earnest.
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NewsCleantech award for Eniram
Finnish provider of energy management technology to the shipping industry, Eniram Ltd, has been presented with a global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) 2012 award at the Savannah International Clean Energy Conference.
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NewsNew Liverpool terminal set to go ahead
After a consultation period with no objections, Peel Ports’ £300m plan to build a new container terminal at the UK''s Port of Liverpool are set to go ahead.
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Pacific coal ports need to expand
Ports on the Pacific coast of North America must expand to accommodate increasing coal exports, William Meister, associate and mining practice leader of Golder Associates has told the Indonesia Coal Investment Forum.
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Above inflation tariff hikes for South African ports
South Africa''s National Ports Regulator has been asked to increase tariffs by inflation +3% for three years as of 2014-2015.
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Portuguese concession process criticised
Carlos Figueiredo, development director Tertir, which owns container terminals in both Lisbon and Leixões, has criticised the Portuguese system of port concessions, which he believes needs urgent reform.
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Regulator needed for Nigerian ports industry
The Nigerian government has been advised to appoint an independent regulator to oversee the maritime industry.
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NewsOakland's executive director retires
The Port of Oakland’s executive director, Omar Benjamin, has notified the Board of Port Commissioners of his retirement, effective immediately.
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NewsBreaking hard ground
The barriers to entry are great, but Russia is still mightily attractive to investors. Stevie Knight explains
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NewsGreen Award programme becomes ESI auditor
The Green Award Foundation, an incentive provider to the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), has become the first organisation to carry out onboard verification checks on behalf of the ESI.
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NewsIAS wins green supply chain award
California based transportation management solutions company, International Asset Systems (IAS), was recently awarded the 2012 Green Supply Chain Award by ‘Supply & Demand Chain Executive’.
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Sophistication and standards
In terms of port development, Africa is still the least sophisticated region, with only South Africa keeping up with the latest moves.
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NewsGreenheart to launch world’s first fuel-free sail-solar ship
Greenheart, an international non-profit organisation, which is based in Japan and Europe, is constructing the world’s first fuel-free, container-ready commercial vessel.
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NewsUKTI Mission targets growing Brazilian market
UK Trade & Investment has organised a Trade Mission to Brazil, in collaboration with Port Finance International, for UK companies within the ports sector looking to take advantage of the growing Brazilian market.
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US court charges for illegal dumping of oil
According to reports, German shipping companies, Nimmrich & Prahm Bereederung and Nimmrich & Prahm Reedrei, have been charged for illegally dumping oil at sea and concealing it from US Coast Guard inspectors.
