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  • Odessa is recovering from the dip, but things aren’t yet straightforward
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    Fragile recovery gains traction

    2011-11-16T10:00:00Z

    In 2008 there were a number of shipping lines offering direct calls into the Black Sea, but the 2009 crash was an unmitigated disaster for the area.

  • APM Terminals is to take on Gothenburg's SCT
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    Deal certainty

    2011-11-16T10:00:00Z

    There have been a few instances over the past year where the transition from Preferred Bidder to being award a terminal concession has been unusually swift.

  • Conductix-Wampfler’s Drive-In L system is helping to electrify the world of RTGs
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    Benefits of electric RTGs

    2011-11-15T16:20:00Z

    Rubber tired gantry cranes (RTGs) are infamous for driving up costs at ports because of their high fuel consumption meaning a higher cost to the environment.

  • Poland’s developing local market is enough to bring some kind of stability
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    A volatile character

    2011-11-15T10:00:00Z

    Bullish Baltic sentiment will not be enough to drive demand; real investment and commitment is also needed. Stevie Knight reports

  • Sulphur emissions - a toxic issue in more ways than one
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    ESPO responds to sulphur limits

    2011-11-14T12:35:00Z

    ESPO has called for the EC and member states to work together to ensure that the proposed amendment to MARPOL Annex VI - aimed at reducing sulphur content in marine fuel - can be realised by 2015.

  • Artificial lights on dock can be the source of much irritation for port neighbours
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    A breeding ground for 'troublesome' activities

    2011-11-14T10:00:00Z

    The statutory nuisance regime is set out in the UK''s Environmental Protection Act 1990 and lists eleven matters which can amount to a statutory nuisance.

  • Delegates enjoying the port tour
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    Tour of Hamburg Port hosted by Hamburg Port Authority

    2011-11-11T12:18:00Z

    After two days of discussion and listening to presentations, delegates took some fresh air.

  • Congress Gala Dinner
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    Congress Gala Dinner - a great evening for all

    2011-11-11T11:57:00Z

    Hamburg Port Authority hosted the dinner which was held at the Fischauktionshalle.

  • Idling trucks outside the port gates could be considered a public nuisance. Credit: Daniel Christensen
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    Nuisance neighbours

    2011-11-11T10:00:00Z

    HFW’s Matthew Gore looks at the legal obligations of ports in relation to their local residents

  • Potentially explosive reefer containers are causing disruption at US ports
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    Explosive issue for US ports

    2011-11-11T00:45:00Z

    Over the last few days, some ports in the US have been dealing with a potentially explosive issue – suspect reefer containers apparently at risk of explosion.

  • NOAA’s predicted trajectories for the debris field - the red zone may be affected this year. Photo: Courtesy of J. Churnside, NOAA; created using Google.
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    Floating tsunami debris threat to US ports

    2011-11-11T00:30:00Z

    A 25 million tonne marine debris field created by the Japanese tsunami back in March is currently floating across the North Pacific and will reach Hawaii by this winter, according to experts.

  • Hong Kong’s collision rate in 2010 compares favourably with rates of 20 years before
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    Aviation model may answer challenge

    2011-11-11T00:15:00Z

    Since the convergence of many different vessels is becoming a serious risk issue for a growing number of ports, there may now be a case for promoting an ‘aviation’ model for marine traffic management.

  • The MAJ is getting tougher on ship waste
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    Jamaica gets tough on ship waste

    2011-11-10T17:32:00Z

    Protection of the Caribbean Sea and the MARPOL Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships took centre stage in Jamaica this week.

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    California cleans up its trucks

    2011-11-10T14:31:00Z

    The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced that trucks older than 2006 will be banned from its port terminals next year.

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    Loss of rail increases congestion at Manzanillo

    2011-11-10T10:00:00Z

    Legal problems that resulted in rail operator Ferromex being banned three times from calling at the Mexican port of Manzanillo have resulted in severe congestion at the container terminal.

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    Spain beneficiary of Moroccan strike

    2011-11-10T10:00:00Z

    Labour disputes that have disrupted the Moroccan port of Tanger-Med since early October have pushed 30,000-35,000 containers each week to the Spanish ports of Algeciras and Malaga, according to local sources.

  • Auckland prefers transparency and co-operation over conflict with surrounding residents
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    Keeping the neighbours on side

    2011-11-10T10:00:00Z

    In addition to its proactive activities, Ports of Auckland also has systems in place to deal with complaints from local residents.

  • They’ll be no more dirty trucks at Californian ports from next year
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    California cleans its trucks

    2011-11-09T18:56:00Z

    The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced that trucks older than 2006 will be banned from port terminals next year.

  • The Tappan Zee deal gives hope to other indirect port infrastructure projects. Credit: Sev
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    The highway to funding

    2011-11-09T10:00:00Z

    Even without explicit ties to port funding, highway projects throw off enormous benefits to ports.

  • Auckland's participation in the opening ceremony of the 2011 Rugby World Cup demonstrated its community spirit
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    Lighting up the locals

    2011-11-09T10:00:00Z

    Ports can bring much more to a local community than just commercial benefits, as Alex Hughes explains