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Kestrel lights up port operations
Kestrel Renewables has released a hybrid light system that incorporates a solar panel and wind turbine to provide street lighting, security lighting and outdoor lighting in industrial areas.
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PortVision launches dock management module
Software specialist PortVision has extended its TerminalSmart program to include a Dock Management module.
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Bromma spreaders in hot demand
Spreader expert Bromma has announced new contracts for more than 50 crane spreaders, from container terminals in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Africa.
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NewsConductix-Wampfler electrifies LA RTGs
Conductix-Wampfler has pioneered a solution for the electrification of rubber-tyred gantry cranes without pneumatic or hydraulic components.
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Cargotec enjoys Kalmar wins
Cargotec is to supply six Kalmar ESC 350W straddle carriers to Port of Tauranga by March 2012.
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Port Community System guide released
The fledgling European Port Community Systems Association has published a guide on implementing a PCS.
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PSA celebrates rise in throughput
PSA International handled 57.1m teu at its global facilities in 2011, an increase of 5.6% over 2010.
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NewsUK’s first marine energy park
The UK is creating its first Marine Energy Park (MEP) in line with the government’s low carbon agenda and with the aim of helping to make wind and tidal power more commercially viable.
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NewsAt your inconvenience
The International Transport Workers’ Federation’s threat to unceremoniously brand the Ports of Auckland as its first Port of Convenience sets a worrying precedent.
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NewsLeft high and dry
Abandoned seafarers face some appalling realities. How do – or how should – ports respond? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTampa bucks trend for US ports
US ports have been struggling in light of the financial crisis, but despite this, Tampa Port seems to be managing to buck the trend.
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Dampier spreads out
Dampier Port Authority has expanded its boundaries to include Ashburton North, a new multi-user port and strategic industrial area.
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NewsWilhelmsen Ships Service addresses Chinese regulations
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the introduction of agency services covering Ship Pollution Response Organization (SPRO) regulations for vessels calling at Chinese ports.
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NewsMeeting customer concerns over greenhouse emissions
Cruising continues to be attractive for consumers with the European markets having experienced a year on year increase of passenger numbers for many years.
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NewsLA drafts environmental impact report
The Port of Los Angeles has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the USS Iowa Relocation Project. The USS Iowa is the last surviving World War II-battleship, decommissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1990.
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Newcastle eyes expansion
Newcastle Port Corporation is seeking approval for future dredging that will include the provision of ten vessel berths, to ensure the port can cope with increases in trade.
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NewsEPA approves billion dollar harbour project
Western Australia''s Environment Protection Authority has given approval for BHP Billiton’s outer harbour plan at Port Hedland - with only minor conditions.
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NewsElectric vehicles at Harwich Port
A new electric vehicle charging point has been ‘plugged-in’ at the UK''s Harwich International Port this week - the first port to be included in the Source East Electric Vehicle Recharging Network.
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Wanganui port decision awaited
A decision on which of four short-listed companies will win the tender to operate Wanganui port is not expected to be made by the Wanganui District Council until about the middle of this year.
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Nigerian strikes paralyse ports
A strike by trade unions in Nigeria has effectively paralysed the country''s port terminals, costing the domestic maritime sector an estimated $223m.
