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Asciano questions multiple operators
The head of Australian stevedore Asciano has questioned whether having three competitive stevedores in the Australian waterfront industry is viable in the long-term.
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NewsICS concern for shipping regulations
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is urging for regulations on the environmental impact of the shipping industry, developed by the IMO, to be left alone.
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NewsPTP invest in new equipment
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is investing RM1.4bn (US$313.5m) in new cranes, electrifying existing RTGs and building two new berths to keep up with the ever-growing shipping industry.
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NewsChinese LNG tug engine order for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä says that it is to supply the main engines for two environmentally sustainable LNG-fuelled tugs being built for CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (CETS), a subsidiary of the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC).
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NewsTerminal opportunity
International Terminal Services Augusta (ITSA) has commenced the search for a strategic partner – terminal operator or shipping line – in order to further develop its business in the port of Augusta, Sicily.
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NewsHyde Marine names sales agent
Hyde Marine Inc, a subsidiary of Calgon Carbon Corporation, has named Scanunit Ab as the agent for sales of Hyde GUARDIAN Ballast Water Treatment (BWT) Systems in Sweden.
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NewsThe transhipment race
Have you noticed the debate in the on-line Global Ports Forum about who will become the main container terminals in East and West Africa? We have, and have taken it upon ourselves to score some of the suggestions.
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NewsMuelle Prat begins testing phase
Terminal Catalunya (TERCAT) has had its first vessel call at Muelle Prat signifying the start of the testing phase which will cover all equipment and IT systems at the new terminal.
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NewsAmels 212 receives Green Passport
‘Amels 212’ has become the world’s first superyacht to be awarded a ‘Green Passport’ from Lloyds Register.
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NewsChina Navigation orders Cargotec cranes
China Navigation (CNCo) has ordered 16 electrically-driven bulk versions of variable frequency drive (VFD) MacGregor cranes from Cargotec.
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NewsHyundai unveils SCR NOx reduction system
Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced that it is to supply 18 selective catalytic reduction systems for three drillships ordered by Rowan in June 2011. HHI claims its SCR can reduce NOx by up to 95%.
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NewsRevolutionary lighting that can save ports money and reduce carbon emissions
Lighting is vital in ports to ensure the safety and security of operations. However, new government schemes mean that lighting has to become more energy efficient, putting pressure on port authorities to review their lighting systems, says Michael McDonnell, business development director, Harvard Engineering.
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NewsMarco Polo 2012 Call launched
The European Commission published the Marco Polo 2012 call for proposals. Around 36 new projects will be financed with a budget of € 64.6m.
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NewsMahle equips ships with OPS
German water treatment specialists, Mahle International, has received an order from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to fit six new 9600 teu ships with the OPS (Ocean Protection System) ballast water treatment system.
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NewsTrieste wants a modern free trade zone
The president of the Trieste Port Authority, Marina Monassi, wants to modernise the trade system in the existing free trade areas of the Port of Trieste - which could have wider implications for traffic in the upper Adriatic.
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NewsAPMT's Cai Mep transforms Vietnam
According to APMT, Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) will transform Vietnamese ports because it will handle almost 600,000 teu in 2012 - 50% of the amount currently moving through the Cai Mep area.
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NewsTrade route shift opportunity for Canada
Canada’s Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) has launched a bid to attract support for the development of a new container terminal at Nova Scotia’s Port of Sydney - the Sydport gateway project.
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NewsLong Beach Port wants more cleaner cargo
The Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissions has approved two incentive programmes, one created to encourage larger, cleaner ships to dock at the port, and the other intended to attract more containers to come via rail through Long Beach.
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NewsWärtsilä service fit for a princess
Wärtsilä has been awarded a long-term service agreement by global cruise operator Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
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