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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.
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NewsOz transport regulators ripe for reform
A report by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has highlighted that the number of transport regulators in the country are long overdue for reform in order to improve infrastructure on a national scale.
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Need for vigilance
A secure port is a good way to get more business, as Martin Rushmere explains
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Insurance advice for 'Sandy' sufferers
International transport and logistics insurance company, TT Club, is giving advice to its members on insurance claims which come after enduring super-storm ''Sandy''.
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NewsSantiago Garcia-Milà Elected Chairman of ESPO
On 7 Novermber, the ESPO General Assembly elected Santiago Garcia-Milà as its new Chairman.
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NewsThe Palais de la Bourse was the elegant setting for the Gala Dinner
Further pictures of the 2012 GreenPort Congress will be made available on the image gallery shortly.
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NewsThe Palais de la Bourse was the elegant setting for the Gala Dinner
Further pictures of the 2012 GreenPort Congress will be made available on the image gallery shortly.
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NewsDates confirmed for 2013 GreenPort Congress
Further details and the call for papers for the 8th GreenPort Congress will be released shortly. 8 October 2013: Welcome Reception (evening) 9-10 October 2013: Two day conference 9 October 2013: Gala Dinner (evening) 11 October 2013: Port Tour To receive updates on the 2013 GreenPort Congress, sign up ...
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NewsDates confirmed for 2013 GreenPort Congress
Further details and the call for papers for the 8th GreenPort Congress will be released shortly. 8 October 2013: Welcome Reception (evening) 9-10 October 2013: Two day conference 9 October 2013: Gala Dinner (evening) 11 October 2013: Port Tour To receive updates on the 2013 GreenPort Congress, sign up ...
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NewsThe underworld of abandoned goods
What happens when no one wants the contents? There is a bit of an underworld going on in terms of salvage and resale of goods.
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NewsNew chief exec for ABP
The current chief executive at Associated British Ports (ABP), Peter Jones, has announced he will be retiring at the end of March 2013 after six years at the helm.
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NewsGovernment stalls Dhamra expansion
Expansion of the Port of Dhamra has been stalled by the Odisha government which has stated: “Allotment of additional land to DPCL for second phase development at this stage does not appear tenable.”
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NewsGovernment stalls Dhamra expansion
Expansion of the Port of Dhamra has been stalled by the Odisha government which has stated: “Allotment of additional land to DPCL for second phase development at this stage does not appear tenable.”
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NewsThe right time to invest
The market is full of news reports of investments and potential investments being made by terminal operators, ship owners and operators. Can this be true when we are in an environment of declining growth in Europe, slowing economic activity in Asia and flat lining in the US?
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NewsLost and found
Packed with rotten prawns, unpaid-for bicycles, or forgotten sofas – abandoned containers can cause headaches. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsSalalah port wins CSR award
The Port of Salalah has won the ‘Containerisation International’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2012.
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NewsPort centricity on the agenda at Seawork 2013
Port centricity will be firmly on the agenda at Mercator Media’s annual Seawork exhibition which will take place from 25-27 June 2013 at the ABP Port of Southampton, UK.
