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EFIP respond to EC inland port proposal
The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has responded to the European Commission proposal for the TEN-T and Connecting Europe Facility announced during the latter part of 2011.
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NewsThe European factor
Continental drive technology still retains an edge over budget competitors. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsPATCH ports target manufacturing
The Ports Adapting to Climate Change (PATCH) project is joining the Port of Newhaven at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition this week to promote new business ventures with manufacturers.
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Capturing Asian trade a priority
The Port of Prince Rupert’s proposed developments over the next 10 years will provide more capacity to support Canada’s growing trade in the Asia-Pacific region and create over 3,000 jobs in the process.
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NewsJoined-up thinking
Pacific Gateway ports have successfully married expansion plans with infrastructure improvements. Kathy A Smith reports
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Standardising 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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Stockholm 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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Hybrid 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%.