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Lowering the security bar
A large, integrated access control and CCTV system with a difference has been installed at a major Scottish port.
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AirClim: “Europe needs Emissions Control Areas”
Europe should follow the example of the US and Canada by establishing ECAs, says Christer Ågren of the Air Pollution & Climate (AirClim) Secretariat
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Automation is the 'end goal'
Automation is the "end goal" of a gate system, says Visy''s John Lund.
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PS PAGE
Now available from our parent company Mercator Media are the papers in powerpoint form from the recent Private Capital & Ports Conference held in London. These are genuinely regarded as essential reading by all ports and terminal operators who now confront a somewhat different climate in the banking sector and ...
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Strikes at Piraeus ruled illegal
The Greek judiciary has labelled as "illegal" strikes against the new concessionaire at the Port of Piraeus, a verdict that trade unions have renounced as "unjust".
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Alumina ship loader for Brazil
Alunorte, one of the world’s largest alumina producers has opted for a newly designed, Siwertell alumina ship loader from Cargotec to come into operation at the end of this year.
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Environment: priority for supply chain
The recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ Annual Conference in Chicago discussed how the environmental impact of the global supply chain can be managed in the future.
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EFIP welcomes the Port of Ghent
The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) welcomed the port of Ghent as a new member at its Annual General Assembly in Mantova, Italy, in October 2009. Willy Robijns, EFIP President stated: “This membership can be considered as a real asset for EFIP.
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APM Terminals and the eco-efficiency philosophy
Good business practices and proactive, sound environmental policies are not mutually exclusive principles, as APM Terminals, one of the world’s leading container terminal operating companies seeks to demonstrate
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Gottwald reinforces its position in Germany
C. Steinweg (Süd-West Terminal) GmbH & Co. KG has ordered a Generation 5, G HMK 7608 Mobile Harbour Crane, a variant of Model 7, from Gottwald Port Technology GmbH for its multipurpose terminal at the Port of Hamburg.
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Time to take another look
Many ports are taking the opportunity of a "lull" in container volumes to review their gate technologies. Felicity Landon reports
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Mitigating noise annoyance at the Port of Dublin
Existing noise assessment procedures consider the noise annoyance evaluation using yearly average noise levels weighted by frequency and time of day.
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North Carolina Ports showcase greener port operations
A recent demonstration at the Port of Wilmington displayed some of the latest technology showcasing the North Carolina State Ports Authority’s commitment to more environmentally friendly operations at the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and the NC International Terminal.
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Expanding super postpanamax capability
DP World Southampton has announced plans to increase its capability to handle super postpanamax vessels.
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$3.5 million to help cut diesel pollution in Baltimore
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Port of Baltimore will receive $3.5 million in Recovery Act funding to help clean the air in and around the Port.
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Cork achieves ISO 14001
The Port of Cork Company has been awarded the international environmental standard ISO 14001 certification which acknowledges the Port’s positive commitment to the environment.
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West and Central African ports address the need for environmental management
Harry Barnes-Dabban, Corporate Estates & Environment Manager for Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, highlights the need for WACAF to prioritise their environmental challenges or risk becoming a dumping ground
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Western Scheldt 2009 deadline
Antwerp Port Authority welcomes the decision by the Dutch government to implement the treaty on the deepening the Scheldt estuary, hailing it as an important step.
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Air emissions cut at Portland
The Port of Portland, Oregon has, over the past year added shore-side power (cold-ironing) at three of its marine terminals.