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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.
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World First - Hybrid Prime Mover launched in Singapore
The world’s first commercially ready Hybrid Hydraulic Drive (HHD) enhanced port prime mover (PPM) for port operators has been launched in south east Asia.
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Long Beach and Los Angeles: no let-up in environmental initiatives
Emissions control, air and water control, green business development and societal integration are all high on the San Pedro Bay Ports agenda
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Putin confident over Ust-Luga
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin remains confident that the port of Ust-Luga should commence operations on time and deliver maximum efficiency.
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Houston clean air funding
A $9 million Smart Way Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) was awarded to the Houston- Galveston Area Council (HGAC), following the efforts of the Port of Houston Authority (PHA), H-GAC and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
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Ditch paper reliance to further short sea shipping
Short sea shipping in Europe is being held back by reliance on old-fashioned paper management systems, according to Alberto Magrassi, an expert in shipping systems from IT firm Elsag Datamat.
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Port Trust could manage vacated Kochi box terminal
The possibility has been floated that Kochi Port Trust could assume managerial responsibility for the port''s Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal once DP World moves its operations to the new Vallarpadam operating area at the end of this year.
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CMA CGM takes delivery of new 13,300 TEU vessel
The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce the delivery today, 10th of November, in South Korea, of the CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB.