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  • US East Coast ports are chasing the dredging dollar. Credit: Daniel Christensen
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    Eggs in one basket

    2012-06-14T10:30:00Z

    US East Coast ports have staked everything on the blessings of the Panama Canal, says Martin Rushmere

  • The 16 tonne capacity Hyster forklift trucks will mean fuel saving for Zuidnatie
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    Green order success for Hyster

    2012-06-13T18:32:00Z

    Following the successful introduction of two new Hyster empty container handlers at the Port of Antwerp, port and logistics expert, Zuidnatie, has just invested in seven new low emission Hyster forklift trucks for its operations.

  • RINA’s Green Plus update now includes the cargo dust hazard
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    RINA updates Green Plus rules

    2012-06-13T15:09:00Z

    International classification society RINA has updated its Green Plus notation to include more potential sources of pollution involving seagoing ships and ships operating at fixed locations.

  • Gottwald has launched a new type of harbour crane
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    Equipment frenzy at TOC Europe

    2012-06-13T12:30:00Z

    An exhibition is always a good opportunity for showcasing new equipment – and that was certainly the case at this week’s TOC Europe exhibition in Antwerp.

  • The E-KOTUG is Europe’s first hybrid tugboat
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    Hybrid E-KOTUG launch

    2012-06-13T12:08:00Z

    Europe’s first hybrid tugboat was launched recently at this year’s well known ‘Herring Party’ in Rotterdam.

  • Is an IPO or a direct sale in the offing for the Swiss shipping line's terminal assets? Credit: Alf van Beem
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    Fact or fiction

    2012-06-13T10:30:00Z

    Is Mediterranean Shipping Company offering for sale part of its global portfolio of container terminals or is it planning to spin off its terminal division in an initial public offering in Singapore?

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    Valparaiso seeks Far Eastern investment

    2012-06-13T10:30:00Z

    Valparaiso Port Company (EPV) is undertaking a roadshow in the Far East to persuade investors to stump up the $300m it requires for its Terminal 2 container handling facility.

  • Wind farm maintenance contracts offer rich pickings for ports unable to win the headline projects
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    Key factors

    2012-06-13T10:30:00Z

    What’s on the ‘shopping list’ for developers looking for a port to serve their construction projects?

  • Felixstowe warehouse
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    Portcentric delivered

    2012-06-12T21:00:00Z

    PD Ports, owner of Teesport, the Port of Hartlepool and port and logistics facilities throughout the UK, is one of the pioneers of the Portcentric model in the UK. It has the land, the expertise and the commitment to make the model work for a wide range of customers, says ...

  • Opportunities are rife in mainland China according to HWL Photo: HWL
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    HWL reflects on current market climate

    2012-06-12T18:34:00Z

    Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL) reflected on the impact of the Euro zone crisis and the global market in general as part of its annual general meeting recently.

  • The 16 tonne capacity Hyster forklift trucks will mean fuel saving for Zuidnatie
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    Green order success for Hyster

    2012-06-12T14:18:00Z

    Following the successful introduction of two new Hyster empty container handlers at the Port of Antwerp, port and logistics expert, Zuidnatie, has just invested in seven new low emission Hyster forklift trucks for its operations.

  • The ‘Pier 300’ project will modernise the container terminal Photo: Port of Los Angeles
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    LA terminal expansion approved

    2012-06-12T14:12:00Z

    The Los Angeles Harbour Commission has approved Eagle Marine Services’ ‘Pier 300’ expansion project.

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    Wuhan in major dredging programme

    2012-06-12T10:30:00Z

    The port of Wuhan in China is to receive investment of at least $8.33bn over the next five years, which will enable it to receive ships of up to 10,000 dwt, twice the existing limit.

  • Despite needing a relatively short-term commitment, wind farm work could still be lucrative for ports
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    Hope on the horizon

    2012-06-12T10:30:00Z

    With business generally looking flat or worse, many ports see the offshore wind sector as their new hope. Felicity Landon reports

  • Last week, Markku Mylly was elected new EMSA Executive Director
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    Markku Mylly Nominated EMSA Director

    2012-06-11T16:06:00Z

    Markku Mylly, Managing Director of the Finnish Port Association has been elected Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for a term of five years.

  • The new super post-panamax cranes are en route from China
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    Baltimore goes super post-panamax

    2012-06-11T10:46:00Z

    The Port of Baltimore is gearing up for super post-panamax with the arrival of four supersized container cranes this week – a move that will see the port being able to handle ships from the Panama Canal once it is widened.

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    São Sebastião to expand

    2012-06-11T10:30:00Z

    The Brazilian port of São Sebastião is to launch a tender worth $97.9m in June for the expansion of the port.

  • Combined positioning solution allowed PSA to get 2m accuracy at Antwerp's HNN terminal. Credit: Wwuyts
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    Pinpoint accuracy provides Antwerp solution

    2012-06-09T10:30:00Z

    Positioning specialist Septentrio used a combined technology system for PSA HNN’s container yard operations at the Port of Antwerp.

  • Cavotec shore power for Long Beach and Oakland
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    US moves towards offshore power

    2012-06-08T15:30:00Z

    The Ports of Oakland and Long Beach are continuing their efforts to improve safety and environmental performance by ordering multiple Cavotec Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) ship to shore electrical systems.

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    Two new berths for Itajaí

    2012-06-08T10:00:00Z

    The Brazilian port of Itajaí has asked for expressions of interest for the construction of two berths and also to identify potential subsidy requirements.