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  • DNV is working hard to make LNG more feasible
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    Flemish LNG bunkering study published

    2012-10-31T12:10:00Z

    The Flemish Government and the port authorities of Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Ghent and Fluxys have published their feasibility study on LNG bunkering – with the support of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

  • New York has been hit by a 13ft tidal surge which has closed port terminals
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    East Coast terminals hit by super-storm

    2012-10-30T18:15:00Z

    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced on Monday that it would be resuming normal operations on Tuesday in the wake of super-storm Sandy, an announcement that underestimated the ferocity of the downgraded hurricane.

  • The new LNG terminal will offer ship owners in Europe and alternative fuel
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    Bomin Linde plans Hamburg LNG terminal

    2012-10-30T15:05:00Z

    Newly formed Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co KG is planning its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for ship fuelling in the Port of Hamburg, following the completion of a feasibility study on the construction of LNG infrastructure.

  • The new LNG terminal will offer ship owners in Europe and alternative fuel
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    Bomin Linde plans Hamburg LNG terminal

    2012-10-30T14:58:00Z

    Newly formed Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co KG is planning its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal for ship fuelling in the Port of Hamburg.

  • Andy Sandford, editor of Engineering Capacity
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    Failing to succeed

    2012-10-30T11:27:00Z

    Have you ever been responsible for any noteworthy failures in your business career? No, me neither, but apparently it happens.

  • The LNG Hybrid Barge will significantly reduce particle emissions from cruise ships during port visits
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    LNG Hybrid Barge to end cruise pollution

    2012-10-30T11:25:00Z

    Working together with AIDA Cruises, Becker Marine Systems has developed a concept for an environmentally friendly LNG Hybrid Barge solution for supplying power to cruise ships lying in port.

  • Tailor products to suit, says SMAG
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    Customer collaboration counts

    2012-10-30T10:00:00Z

    Many crane grab manufacturers are working in close collaboration with customers in order to provide them with the right choice.

  • Work has begun on the new Antwerp Port House
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    Antwerp port house design certified sustainable

    2012-10-29T16:45:00Z

    Excavations have begun on the new port house building at the Port of Antwerp - it has also received BREEAM certification for the project confirming the sustainability of the new design.

  • The term ‘resilience’ has been used both in the list of security missions and a national strategy for supply chain security
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    Resilience: an “all hazards” approach

    2012-10-29T15:57:00Z

    A new report focuses on US ports’ ‘resilience’ to incidents that could compromise their effectiveness as cargo gateways.

  • Continuous improvements have meant that grabs are today more sophisticated than ever
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    Every last detail

    2012-10-29T10:00:00Z

    Grab manufacturers are meeting the demands of the job, as John Bensalhia discovers

  • NORDEN's efforts to reduce shipping emissions and GHG brings the company in the Top 10 of the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index, Photo: Dennis Schnell, Bulldog and Partners, © NORDEN A/S
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    Danish shipping company obtains high ranking in Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index

    2012-10-26T13:20:00Z

    NORDEN, a Danish shipping company has been ranked 7th in the 2012 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index.

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    Plan for it 'going wrong'

    2012-10-26T10:00:00Z

    An inherent Achilles’ heel with greater reliance on computer-based terminal maintenance management - ie, system failure - can be negated with appropriate planning, according to industry experts approached by Port Strategy, writes Iain MacIntyre.

  • Bio-fuel
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    DP World launches bio-straddle trial

    2012-10-25T21:03:00Z

    DP World has launched a three month trial of Caltex B20 Bio-Diesel Fuel into eight new straddle carriers at its West Swanson Terminal in Melbourne.

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    Bromma wins record all-electric order

    2012-10-25T21:03:00Z

    Spreader specialist Bromma has won the largest combined all-electric STS and all-electric yard crane spreader order in its history.

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    PSA ploughs S$3.5bn into automation

    2012-10-25T21:03:00Z

    PSA Singapore Terminals is to invest S$3.5bn in automation and intelligent technologies in Phases 3 and 4 of its Pasir Panjang Terminal.

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    Cargotec smartens up Brazilian terminals

    2012-10-25T21:02:00Z

    Cargotec is to integrate its SmartLanes process automation solution for gate automation at the Brazilian container terminals Tecon Salvador and Tecon Rio Grande.

  • San Lorenzo in sunnier times
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    Rain stops play in Argentina?

    2012-10-25T18:29:00Z

    Port Strategy has learned that severe floods are affecting shore-based logistical support at a number of terminals at San Lorenzo-San Martín Port in Argentina.

  • It has been an unfortunate week for the Port of Oakland
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    More misfortune for Oakland

    2012-10-25T18:18:00Z

    There is more misfortune for the Port of Oakland this week following the suspension of two execs over an alleged strip club expense scandal - a port worker has been crushed to death while inspecting a crane.

  • The signing ceremony between Damen and Iskes Towage & Salvage took place recently
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    Damen launches first hybrid tug

    2012-10-25T14:24:00Z

    Damen Shipyards recently launched its first ever hybrid tug, the ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid, bound for Iskes Towage & Salvage.

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    Navis ready to cater for automation surge

    2012-10-25T11:04:00Z

    Software solutions specialist Navis is eyeing a sudden surge in automation projects, expecting a “steady flow” of projects to come on stream over the next few years.