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NewsStandardising green port strategy
The first standardised emissions programme for ports has been launched by marine carbon management consultancy firm, Carbon Positive.
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NewsIndustrial action at APMT Rotterdam
APMT Rotterdam is suffering strike action over a stalemate with unions on compensation for the future higher state retirement age, Port Strategy has learnt.
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NewsGreenPort Congress 2012 - Call for Papers
The call for papers for the GreenPort Congress 2012, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, has been released.
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News“Self induced” recession for Northern Europe
Northern Europe’s “return to recession has been self induced,” said Ben Hackett of Hackett Associates, following a “substantial” weakening of deep sea imports - a reflection of the on-going financial crisis and uncertainty in Europe.
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NewsFirst sustainability report for Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp has released its first sustainability report – part of its “Total Plan for a More Competitive Port”, launched in 2010 in response to the global financial crisis.
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Bigger is better
As the Panama Canal expansion nears completion, Carly Fields asks how important ports have been in the process
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Barcelona offers operators discounts
Barcelona Port Authority is offering a discount of €5m to TCB, Tercat, Port Nou and Terminal Ferry Barcelona to help boost container traffic.
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NewsBad times cometh
Ask any container shipping line about its New Year’s resolution and it has to be finding the path to stem financial losses.
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New Santa Fe port mooted
The government of the Argentinian state of Santa Fe is to issue a tender for the construction and operation of a new port for a period of 30 years by the end of March.
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NewsFirst sustainability report for Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp has released its first sustainability report – part of its “Total Plan for a More Competitive Port”, first launched in 2010 in response to the global financial crisis.
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NewsOre transhipment pushed by China
An announcement by China’s Ministry of Transport means that port operators will no longer be allowed to decide whether to allow VLOCs into their facility.
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NewsStockholm Wins Third ESPO Award: Interview
WINNING THE ESPO AWARD on Societal Integration is a tremendous recognition for a European Port for the efforts made to improve its relationship with the city.
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SAAM in first quarter flotation
Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores port subsidiary, SAAM, is eyeing an initial public offering during the first quarter of this year.
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NewsHybrid conversion for LA harbour craft
The Port of Los Angeles has received approval from the US Coastguard to install a new hybrid propulsion system on its 42 year old harbour vessel – which will reduce emissions and fuel usage by 95%.
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NewsShake up in post-quake port insurance
New Zealand''s port sector is expected to face significant increases in insurance costs and potential truncated coverage in light of the two Canterbury earthquakes, writes Iain MacIntyre.
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NewsGreenPort Congress 2012 - Call for Papers
The call for papers for the GreenPort Congress 2012, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, has been released.
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Coquimbo looks to compensate workers
With just months remaining before operations at the Chilean port of Coquimbo are transferred to the Ultramar group, officials of the Public Companies Organisation (SEP) have had meetings with port workers in respect of compensation and pension payments.
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NewsStoppages and blockages
Industrial action and congestion have both hindered Australian port growth.
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Grand Paris port project set up
The French ports of La Havre, Paris and Rouen are to develop a joint marketing approach to promote enhanced trade between China and France.
