All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 512
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NewsThirteen ports up for ESPO award
Thirteen ports are in the running for the ESPO Award 2017 which this year will be awarded for ‘Art and cultural involvement of the port.’
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NewsElectric spreaders to reduce emissions at Tangier
Bromma has received a major order consisting of 36 all-electric YSX45E spreaders which will help reduce emissions created by automated stacking cranes at APMT’s new Tangier-Med 2 container terminal.
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NewsOil spill expert takes training to the next level
Danish oil recovery solution manufacturer DESMI has obtained Nautical Institute accreditation for its oil spill training courses allowing it to become a ‘one-stop shop’ for its port customers around the world.
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NewsJapanese port gets behind LNG coalition
The SEA\LNG coalition has been joined by Japan’s Yokohama-Kawasaki International Port Corporation (YKIP) which wants to share knowledge in order to accelerate the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.
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NewsP&O Ports wins Sète contract
P&O Ports has won a three-year management contract to operate the container terminal in the Port de Sète in the south of France.
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NewsRucker appointed Tideworks Technology president
Tideworks Technology’s Thomas J. Rucker will assume the role of president on 1 September, succeeding Michael Schwank who is retiring after 19 years at the company’s helm.
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Indian rules for LNG inland vessels
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has released Rules for LNG fuelled coastal and inland vessels in addition to its already established Rules for ocean going ships.
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NewsLucrative potential of offshore recycling
Veolia and Peterson have begun recycling the first offshore structure at their new UK decommissioning facility, in a new lucrative market which could drive further sustainability in the industry.
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NewsCruise port infrastructure initiatives to feature at GP Cruise
The second session at GP Cruise will see industry specialists from PIANC, MedCruise and Amsterdam’s Passenger Terminal impart their specialist knowledge on developing cruise ports sustainably.
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Cruise port infrastructure initiatives to feature at GP Cruise
The second session at GP Cruise will see industry specialists from PIANC, MedCruise and Amsterdam’s Passenger Terminal impart their specialist knowledge on developing cruise ports sustainably.
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NewsWorking group to focus on SDGs
Moderated by ex-APM Terminals environment specialist, this interactive session will aim to help delegates Identify and engage with the key sustainability issues: materiality assessment, sustainability reporting, and the relevance of the sustainable development goals (SDG) to the port sector.
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Working group to focus on SDGs
Moderated by ex-APM Terminals environment specialist, this interactive session will aim to help delegates Identify and engage with the key sustainability issues: materiality assessment, sustainability reporting, and the relevance of the sustainable development goals (SDG) to the port sector.
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NewsA window of opportunities
I believe that when it comes to increasing efficiency both in terms of energy and operations, do more with less, is one important path to follow. And this certainly counts for the operational side of the maritime transport sector.
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NewsSchiphol Airport’s Director for Corporate Responsibility confirmed as keynote speaker
Denise Pronk is responsible for sustainability at Royal Schiphol Group. Her vision is that sustainability is an integral part of the business and is working around the clock to improve Schiphol’s corporate responsibility. Based in the strategy department, her focus areas are the long-term vision, the integrating of sustainability in ...
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Schiphol Airport’s Director for Corporate Responsibility confirmed as keynote speaker
Denise Pronk is responsible for sustainability at Royal Schiphol Group. Her vision is that sustainability is an integral part of the business and is working around the clock to improve Schiphol’s corporate responsibility. Based in the strategy department, her focus areas are the long-term vision, the integrating of sustainability in ...
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NewsThe LNG advantage
In the first of a series of reports on sustainable cruise ports, Michele Witthaus talks to Jordi Vila of the Port of Barcelona about how the port’s environmental initiatives benefit cruise operators.
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NewsCombating the problem of residual plastic waste
Global plastic production has topped 300 million tonnes and is expected to double in the next twenty years. At present, only 10% of this plastic packaging is recycled, meaning that over 90% is landfilled, incinerated or sadly disposed of in the seas and oceans, writes Elena Parisi, Commercial Leadership Programme ...
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NewsCosco acquisition sign of Chinese “consolidation”
The acquisition of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) by Chinese state-owned Cosco and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signifies the agglomeration of the Chinese state-owned enterprises involved in the port sector, an analyst has said.
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Port of Sihanoukville outlines expansion plans
Sihanoukville, Cambodia’s recently-listed gateway port, outlined its expansion plans at the 15th ASEAN Ports and Shipping Conference.
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Myanmar encourages foreign investment
Myanmar’s government has made a strong pitch to foreign investors to commit to its ports at the 15th ASEAN Ports and Shipping conference.
