All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 675
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DNV GL helps industry prepare for sulphur switch
DNV GL has published a guide to the upcoming strict sulphur regulations for ships operating in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) in a bid to help shipowners avoid potential difficulties with the fuel change-over needed.
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News10th GreenPort Congress to be co-located with Danish Maritime Days in Copenhagen!
We are delighted to announce that the dates for the 10th GreenPort Congress and 3rd GreenPort Cruise Conference 2015 have now been confirmed. The 10th GreenPort Congress will take place on 7-9 October 2015 and as normal the 3rd GreenPort Cruise Conference will take place the day before the Congress ...
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NewsGFS conference focuses on LNG
The 2014 Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships conference taking place this week is focusing on existing and future technology of LNG fuelled ship propulsion.
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NewsGreenPort Congress heads to Copenhagen
The tenth GreenPort Congress and Cruise Conference, organised by Mercator Media, will take place from 6 to 9 October 2015 at Copenhagen’s Malmö Port in conjunction with Danish Maritime Days (DMD).
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NewsIMO adopts Polar Code
The IMO has adopted the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) and related SOLAS, marking a major milestone in its work to protect ships and people aboard them in the harsh polar regions.
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NewsITF hits back over Euro ports’ directive
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has criticised what it calls persistent attempts to erode the job security and working conditions of dockworkers in Europe.
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NewsFunding for Aberdeen
The UK’s Aberdeen Harbour Board is to carry out and environmental impact (EIA) assessment for the expansion of the harbour after receiving funding from the European Commission.
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NewsBreakdown in Belgium
Port workers in Antwerp have been striking over the loss of index-linked pay rises and tax increases – action that is also affecting neighbouring ports.
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NewsShore side power seminar
Schneider Electric is keeping the focus firmly on the benefits of shore side power with a free seminar for both ship operators and ports being held this week in London, UK.
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NewsMoU to promote the use of LNG
To promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel within the maritime and offshore industry, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between DNV GL and Qatar shipyard Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM).
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UK government pursues EU exemption
The UK government is confident of securing an exemption for British ports from elements of the EU’s proposed ports regulation, shipping minister John Hayes told guests at the UK Major Ports Group parliamentary reception.
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Spain costs under microscope
A study commissioned by Spain''s National Ports Authority has suggested that reducing labour costs in ports would bring down the cost of handling a teu by €1.55, resulting in annual savings of €15.5m.
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Concerns over NZ port sector safety
Uproar has followed the Rail and Maritime Transport Union’s (RMTU) release of WorkSafe New Zealand statistics on accidents reported at ports around the country.
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Auckland counsels Fiji ports
Ports of Auckland is understood to be offering support and advice to Fiji Ports Corporation as the latter looks to further develop the port of Suva’s position as a shipping hub for the Pacific region.
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US congestion affects Auckland
Peak season container trade congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is understood to be having a flow-on effect at the Ports of Auckland and on the region’s supply chain overall.
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Indonesia to develop 24 ports
Indonesia plans to develop 24 ports in the coming next five years, the South East Asian Nation''s president, Joko Widodo, has said.
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NewsRotortug sets sail for Hong Kong
The second tug in a series of four next generation Rotortugs on order with Cheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd has set sail for Hong Kong and its new owner, Elisabeth Ltd.
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NewsLEPs light up ports sector
US-based lighting specialist, Resilient, is seeing an increase in demand from the ports sector as it looks for more ways to be ‘green’.
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NewsImtech equips LNG-hybrid barge
Becker Marine Systems’ LNG-hybrid barge – said to be the first in the world – has been equipped with Imtech Marine’s latest technology, supporting the barge’s ‘green’ approach.
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NewsMore Konecranes carriers for USA
Konecranes is to supply eight more straddle carriers to the USA’s Maher Terminals LLC, which when delivered, will take Maher’s Konecranes fleet to 27.
