All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 599
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News
Genoil appoints BLUE to support industry growth
Canadian firm Genoil Inc. (GNOLF), the clean technology engineering company for the petroleum industries, has announced the appointment of BLUE Communications Ltd, a communications and business consultancy specialising in the marine, energy and environment sectors.
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NewsTPS receive new order for RTG cranes
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order for six diesel-electric Terek rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes from Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling (ACCHCO) in Egypt.
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NewsBrussels bombs: ports maintain resilience
Ports in Belgium insist ‘operations are still going on’ following the devastating terrorist attacks in Brussels which have so far claimed the lives of 34 people and injured hundreds more. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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NewsMelbourne issues far from over
The long-running political impasse over the future of the Port of Melbourne has finally been resolved with the Parliament of Victoria passing legislation to privatise the port. However, market observers believe Melbourne has major challenges ahead.
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Weak market prompts Abbott Point downgrade
The weak global coal market has seen ratings agency Moody''s Investor Service downgrade Adani Abbot Point Terminal''s outlook to negative, and its senior secured bank credit facility rating drop to Ba2 from Baa3.
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NewsGood start to 2016 for Eco Wave Power
Israeli wave energy company, Eco Wave Power (EWP), has started 2016 on a positive note with the completion of construction at its first commercial scale power plant in Gibraltar.
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NewsBoom or bust?
Glyn Humphries, projects director at Adler and Allan, takes a brief look at why ports and harbours often underestimate what it takes to effectively deploy their Tier 1 boom during an oil spill.
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NewsBromma enjoys good year as sales increase
Sales for Swedish crane spreader specialist, Bromma, grew by 12% in 2015 helping the company to maintain its high market share with particular success in the North American market.
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NewsDutch ports appeal EU tax decision
A number of port authorities have decided to appeal the European Commission decision which states that Dutch sea ports must pay corporation tax from 1 January 2017.
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Conference
President’s Welcome
Paolo Costa, President of Venice Port Authority, to welcome attendees to the 11th GreenPort Congress.
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NewsPresident’s Welcome
Paolo Costa, President of Venice Port Authority, to welcome attendees to the 11th GreenPort Congress.
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ConferenceZero emissions Kalmar FastCharge solution
Kalmar has unveiled a new eco-friendly fast charging solution for electric powered shuttle and straddle carriers, the Kalmar FastCharge.
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NewsZero emissions Kalmar FastCharge solution
Kalmar has unveiled a new eco-friendly fast charging solution for electric powered shuttle and straddle carriers, the Kalmar FastCharge.
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NewsShipping industry signs up to pilot XVELA platform
US-based XVELA, creators of a cloud-based vessel stowage and collaboration platform for ocean carriers and terminal operators, has announced that a wave of new terminal operators and shipping lines have signed on for pilot programs to put the XVELA platform to the test.
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NewsUS government funds Virginia expansion
The US General Assembly has signed off on an unprecedented $350m state-backed bond deal giving the Port of Virginia the money it needs to expand capacity at Norfolk International Terminals, according to local reports.
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NewsPort of Vigo aims for zero waste
The Port of Vigo is edging closer to its zero waste target and setting its sights on becoming a landmark green port, writes Alice Mason, GreenPort News Reporter.
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NewsStrong financial results for DP World
DP World has announced strong financial results from its global portfolio for the year ending 31 December 2015.
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NewsLimassol port pilots on indefinite strike
Limassol port pilots have announced an indefinite strike starting on Monday April 21, 2016.
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News
Take the blinkers off
Too many variables in an industry powered by direct negotiation and awash with commercial sensitivities; they’re the main arguments defining why an independent online booking app would not work for ports.
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NewsSSI signs landmark declaration to halt wildlife trafficking
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) – a coalition of companies from across the global shipping industry – has signed a declaration to tackle global wildlife trafficking routes.
