All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 708

  • The new terminal is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2014. Photo: Höegh LNG
    News

    Lithuanian LNG terminal makes progress

    2014-04-25T14:17:00Z

    The Lithuanian National Commission for Energy Control and Prices (NCECP) has agreed the rules for the first Baltic LNG terminal, making it open to the global gas supply market.

  • One channel: the EU is gunning for a level playing field between all transport modes
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    Window cleaners

    2014-04-25T10:00:00Z

    Confusion reigns over the implementation of the EU''s ‘Single Window’, as Felicity Landon finds out

  • Question time: There are doubts over whether another port is needed in the Haifa Bay area. Photo: ??????
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    New Haifa port development questioned

    2014-04-24T16:05:00Z

    The development of a new port in the Haifa Bay area of Israel has been questioned by the head of a new Knesset subcommittee tasked with looking at the environmental and planning issues of the proposal.

  • Delivery point: Albany has long been associated with crude oil derivatives. Credit: Andy Arthur
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    Come out fighting

    2014-04-24T11:04:00Z

    The commodities websites and energy blogs have been buzzing with the rumblings that Albany, about a hundred miles north of New York harbour on the Hudson River, is under consideration by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as a delivery point for futures contracts in ''light'' crude oil.

  • Cold shoulder: PortMiami supporters have turned their backs on David Beckham's stadium dreams. Credit: Nathan Forget
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    Becks kicks up a storm

    2014-04-24T11:04:00Z

    David Beckham is jeopardising maritime sector growth in Miami by seeking to build a soccer stadium at the port of Miami. Or so an alliance of shipping interests and a billionaire car dealer believe.

  • Slipped in: port authorities need to remain vigilant to bribery attempts
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    Clampdown on corruption

    2014-04-24T10:00:00Z

    Is the first corporate prosecution under the UK Bribery Act just around the corner, asks HFW''s Daniel Martin

  • Havyard`s WE 833 ICE PSV will be delivered to Fafnir with a hybrid power system from Norwegian Electric Systems (Havyard)
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    Hybrid battery-powered PSV contract

    2014-04-24T09:25:00Z

    Norway’s Havyard is to design and build a hybrid battery-powered platform supply vessel (PSV) for Fafnir Offshore HF as part of a NOK 350m (US$58.5m) contract.

  • Relocating RTGs: It took Portek around 100 days to complete the crane relocation
    News

    Terminals prepare for equipment influx

    2014-04-23T15:30:00Z

    Shanghai-based Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC) is to supply state-of-the-art ‘mega’ container cranes for Peel Ports Group as part of its £300m investment programme in its new Liverpool2 development.

  • Nakilat's fleet expansion was made possible by a US$807.4m refinancing agreement with QIB and Bawra Bank
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    Nakilat expands LNG fleet

    2014-04-23T10:59:00Z

    Qatar gas transporter, Nakilat, is adding three new LNG vessels to its fleet through its joint venture Maran Nakilat Co Ltd after refinancing US$807.4m with Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Barwa Bank.

  • Tight squeeze: Novorossiysk needs its container growth, but it’s hemmed in by costly rail and mountains
    News

    Flaws in the jewel

    2014-04-23T10:00:00Z

    Russia needs to polish its Black Sea port gem before it loses its lustre. Stevie Knight reports

  • Taking risks: ICTSI is targeting Africa with its investments. Photo: Jonas B
    News

    ICTSI risks could pay off, says Drewry

    2014-04-22T17:13:00Z

    International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), known for its risks, is showing signs of better risk management which will help with its long-term sustainability, says Drewry Maritime Equity Researchers.

  • Present technology is finding it hard to reduce the ballast tank-carried organisms to an acceptable figure for all involved. Photo: Maersk Line
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    Simplicity is necessary

    2014-04-22T16:38:00Z

    Ballast-water borne invasive species are a major environmental challenge that needs addressing but some are concerned that an important message might get lost: shipowners want technology - and legislation - that above all is workable, says Stevie Knight, GreenPort contributor

  • The European Parliament has approved a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning
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    EU approves Maritime Spatial Planning legislation

    2014-04-22T16:34:00Z

    The European Parliament approved a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning which should help Member States develop plans to better coordinate the various activities that take place at sea, ensuring they are as efficient and sustainable as possible.

  • News

    Four seek pre-qualification for new Israeli ports

    2014-04-22T16:13:00Z

    Four international terminal operating companies have sought pre-qualification in respect of tenders to develop two new ports in Israel at Haifa Bay and South Ashdod.

  • News

    Japanese blow cold on Indian port investment

    2014-04-22T16:13:00Z

    The Japanese trading houses of Mitsui & Co and Sumitomo Corp have decided to put plans to invest in the Indian port sector on hold, despite having indicated an interest for more than a year.

  • News

    Ecuador abolishes existing port authorities

    2014-04-22T16:13:00Z

    A decree passed by Ecuador''s president, Rafael Correa, has abolished the port authorities of Esmeraldas, Guayaquil, Manta and Puerto Bolívar. These will be administered directly by the Ministry of Transport & Public Works instead. The move was justified as a need to end inter-port rivalries.

  • Misquamicut Beach was originally constructed in 1959. Photo: US Army Corps of Engineers
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    US beach restoration work to begin

    2014-04-22T15:38:00Z

    Construction of shore protection and beach restoration at Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island, is set to begin this month.

  • Invitation letter
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    President, Port of Barcelona invites all to GreenPort Congress & Cruise 2014

    2014-04-22T12:36:00Z

    Sixte Cambra looks forward to welcoming delegates to Barcelona from 14-17 October 2015 for the 2nd Greenport Cruise & 9th Greenport Congress.

  • Waiting game: Global has a three year option on Illichivsk Container Terminal shares
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    Trouble could rub out potential

    2014-04-22T10:00:00Z

    If tensions in the Black Sea region continue or worse still, broaden, then it’s going to be a calamity for those caught up in it and a huge disappointment for many more.

  • Muscle: Crimea's Kerch shows off its bulk, but could it be useful for Russia? Credit: A Malev
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    On the doorstep

    2014-04-21T10:00:00Z

    Whichever way the ‘stans look, it’s always Russia on their doorstep. Stevie Knight reports