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NewsAPMT kits out Maasvlakte II
APM Terminals is busy kitting out its future Maasvlakte II terminal and Cargotec and Bromma have both been selected this week to supply quay cranes and ship to shore spreaders to the operation.
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NewsPort of Montreal is environmental leader
The Port of Montreal is maintaining its status as an environmental leader, as made clear in Green Marine’s 2011 to 2012 Progress Report on the port''s environmental programme.
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NewsA sea of change in China
“Reaching the world from northeast China: Port of Dandong,” booms a voice from the television in my hotel room in Shanghai, where I have arrived to spend time with people from the city’s Maritime University, one of the shipping world’s great educational institutions.
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NewsEggs in one basket
US East Coast ports have staked everything on the blessings of the Panama Canal, says Martin Rushmere
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NewsGreen order success for Hyster
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.
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NewsRINA updates Green Plus rules
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.
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NewsEquipment frenzy at TOC Europe
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.
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NewsHybrid E-KOTUG launch
Europe’s first hybrid tugboat was launched recently at this year’s well known ‘Herring Party’ in Rotterdam.
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NewsFact or fiction
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
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.
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NewsKey factors
What’s on the ‘shopping list’ for developers looking for a port to serve their construction projects?
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NewsPortcentric delivered
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 ...
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NewsHWL reflects on current market climate
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.
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NewsGreen order success for Hyster
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.
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NewsLA terminal expansion approved
The Los Angeles Harbour Commission has approved Eagle Marine Services’ ‘Pier 300’ expansion project.
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Wuhan in major dredging programme
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.
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NewsHope on the horizon
With business generally looking flat or worse, many ports see the offshore wind sector as their new hope. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsMarkku Mylly Nominated EMSA Director
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.
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NewsBaltimore goes super post-panamax
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
The Brazilian port of São Sebastião is to launch a tender worth $97.9m in June for the expansion of the port.
