Products & Services – Page 56
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NewsFund to help ports adapt to climate change
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has participated at a United Nations Committee on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) meeting to explore how ports should prepare for the threat of climate change.
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GL examines MEPC 62 outcome
Germanischer Lloyd has held its traditional recap of the latest session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of IMO, focusing on the “groundbreaking developments” at the 62nd session.
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NewsFirst cold-ironing birth at Port of Oakland
USA -- The Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) commended one of its members, APL, for becoming the first container shipping line to "cold-iron" at the Port of Oakland.
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NewsBuss terminal to support wind power industry
The Netherlands -- Operations for the Orange Blue Terminal started in August. The Hamburg-based port and logistics services provider, Buss, took over Orange Blue Terminal from Groningen Seaports in July.
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NewsHamburg Port Authority invites delegates on a tour after Congress
A tour of Hamburg Port will take place on the morning of Friday, 16th September 2011 for delegates at the GreenPort Congress (14th & 15th September).
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Martin Engineering acquires Clean Cat
USA -- Martin Engineering, a global supplier of systems and services to improve the handling of bulk materials, has taken another step in its expansion into India with the acquisition of an Indian manufacturer of conveyor components and systems, Clean Cat Conveyors Pvt Ltd., of Goa.
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NewsBromma Roadmap keeps spreader operations in a “green zone”
Stockholm-based Bromma has introduced a new suite of terminal productivity tools designed to keep spreader operations in a “green zone” of higher performance. Bromma Roadmap™ is the first Green Zone™ application to be developed specifically for port operations management and the terminal service manager.
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Equipment deal signed for new green bulkers
French company JLMD Ecologic Group reports that it has agreed to equip the future fleet of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs ‘green’ bulk carriers, which will be built in China, with its fast oil recovery system (FOR) system.
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NewsDefining the ‘Green Port’ concept
The keynote speech of the GreenPort Congress on 14th September 2011 is to be presented by Dimitrios Theologitis of the European Mobility Network Directorate, says event organiser Mercator Media Ltd.
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NewsGreenPort Cruise goes before Congress
On 13th September 2011, the day before GreenPort Congress, delegates are invited to visit the new cruise facilities in Altona or to see a presentation of the new harbour city area, combined with a harbour boat trip.
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NewsESPO, EFIP & ECOPORTS support GreenPort Congress 2011
GreenPort Congress is pleased to have the support of these key industry associations for the 2011 event.
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NewsHHLA orders 14 Kalmar straddle carriers with eco-friendly technology
Hamburg terminal operator HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG) has placed an order with Cargotec for 14 Kalmar 7+ generation ESC350W diesel-electric straddle carriers.
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NewsReducing pressure on Europe's coastal and marine areas
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to explore options for future EU action on Maritime Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management. The Commission is seeking the views of all interested individuals and organisations. The consultation runs for eight weeks.
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NewsEnvironmental guidelines for Ports
The European Commission published its Guidance Document on the implementation of Birds and Habitats Directives in estuaries and coastal zones with particular attention to port development and dredging and is commonly referred to as the ‘port environmental guidelines’.
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NewsDrive-in on the Bosporus
Yilport Container Terminal (part of the Yildirim Group) is to convert 18 diesel-powered Rubber Tired Gantry cranes (RTGs) to electrical operation.
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Paint research
San Diego''s Board of Port Commissioners has approved a series of projects costing $US500k to help develop non-toxic alternatives to copper-based hull paints.
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NewsGreener ferries
Although a trial originally highlighted some issues connected with using road diesel to lower the impact of ship’s emissions on coasts and port communities, these have been remarkably easy to overcome.
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News'Green' design carrier exceeds expectations
Lloyd’s Register and Shanghai-based Bestway Marine Engineering Design have completed their joint-industry project to develop a trend-setting environmental bulk carrier, with results claimed to far exceed expectations.
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Low emission engines for Kalmar
Kalmar products are to be fitted with the latest engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology to deliver near-zero NOx and harmful particulate emissions.
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NewsLighting the way
John Bensalhia looks at the latest products, trends, financial and safety elements of port lighting
