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NewsWhat progress for UK ports?
The regulatory process for ports in the UK is complex and slow, says Peter Barham,* with no clear environmental objectives. Too often, port development is still viewed as unnecessary – and unnecessarily damaging to the environment
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NewsDunkerque launches sustainable development plan
The French port reform of July 2008 gave ports a new role in the area of sustainable development. Dunkerque-Port’s strategic plan, approved on 3 April 2009, forms part of the port’s policy of sustainable development and action; it identifies the various areas of the port, particularly those which affect environmental ...
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NewsMOL projects incorporated into government programme
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that a number of its joint research and development projects aimed at environmental improvements are to be incorporated into government industry initiatives, as part of a support programme sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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NewsPorts still feeling impact of Chilean quake
The Chilean port of Valparaiso is reported to be 90% operational following the recent earthquake, however ports close to the epicentre at Concepcion have fared less well.
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NewsSustainable vision for Hamburg dock
Maritime engineering and environmental consultancy Royal Haskoning has just won first place in a competition to create a concept for Hamburg’s central dock area, based on a sustainable urban maritime development.
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NewsLiberian development goes to APM
APM has won a 25 year concession at the Port of Monrovia in Liberia as part of a public tender process.
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NewsQingdao, China – Leading the way in the “green” economy
The City of Qingdao is making a big investment in its port and oceanic resources not only to combat the adverse effects of the economic downturn but also to develop a more “green” and sustainable economy
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NewsToo much, too soon
I’d like to share with you some wise words that appeared in the latest Container Intelligence Quarterly from Clarksons.
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NewsGrenland buys Gottwald crane with external power supply
Gottwald Port Technology GmbH has received an order from Grenland Havn for a new Mobile Harbour Crane. This G HMK 4406, a variant of Model 4, is the first of this type to be sold to Norway and can be powered either by the on-board diesel generator or from the ...
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NewsDredging and nature conservation: one problem – many issues
Conflicting dredging legislation can lead to inappropriate decisions being made that relate to local circumstances. Roger Morris*, of Bright Angel Coastal Consultants, considers the issues
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On the right tracks
Rail and road links are opening apace – necessary since China is pulling in larger and larger amounts of natural resources through its ports.
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NewsCharge NOX emissions from ships
Christer Ågren, of the Air Pollution & Climate Secretariat (AirClim), outlines the proposal to designate the Baltic Sea as a NOX emission control area
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NewsAlgeciras: focus on social reality
One of the seven short-listed ports for the ESPO Societal Integration Award, the Port of Algeciras is not just concerned with urban-planning or landscaping, but also with a wider social reality. GreenPort Journal spoke to the Port’s President, Manuel Morón
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NewsLegal uncertainty hinders Polish port development
Ports in Poland are now applying environmental policy – even though there is often confusion between European and Polish legislation. Kasia Kurek, of Erasmus University, Rotterdam, reviews the environmental initiatives that are being undertaken
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NewsA value-for-money approach
APM terminals’ Asia Pacific operation has been in the thick of the recent industry upheavals, and while there are some positives signs of growth, the squeeze is still on.
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Over 70 GreenLine spreader orders for Bromma
Bromma continues to win major new orders for its all-electric GreenLine spreaders, including very strong demand for its single lift all-electric yard units. Bromma has won orders for nearly 70 GreenLine spreaders during the 4th quarter of 2009 alone.
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Green maritime technologies
Energy efficient marine equipment will contribute to an even more environmentally friendly mode of transport, says EMEC, the European Marine Equipment Council
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NewsBPO discusses new marine fuel regulations
Forty representatives from Baltic ports, shipping lines and maritime administrations gathered on 19 January at a BPO seminar in Copenhagen to share their various opinions on the consequences of IMO’s new marine fuel sulphur regulations.
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NewsNorfolk Southern a top ‘green’ company
Norfolk Southern Corporation’s sustainability initiatives have earned the company recognition as one of 25 green supply chain partners named by Inbound Logistics magazine.
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Polarcus partners with Castrol to enhance green credentials
Polarcus, a leading marine geophysical company, has announced that it is using Castrol Marine’s range of environmentally responsible lubricants. The company has teamed up with Castrol Marine, one of the leading global suppliers of marine lubricants, to further reduce its environmental footprint and protect the world’s oceans.
