World – Page 104
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ESPO award nominations
The ports of Algeciras, Genoa, Ghent, Gijón, Rotterdam, Stockholm and Turku have been shortlisted for the ESPO Award for the societal integration of ports.
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New-generation, eco-friendly vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has formed the concept for its next-generation vessels by building on and refining existing technologies it has developed and adopted. The first new concept is a next-generation, environmentally friendly car carrier; “ISHIN-I,” which stands for “Innovations in Sustainability backed by Historically proven, Integrated technologies.”
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Four new members join PEMA
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has four new members: crane cabin specialist Brieda Cabins; port vehicle manufacturer Linde Heavy Trucks; drives systems supplier Control Techniques; and port equipment and services group Portek.
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Polzug’s ‘Golden Environment’
Walter Schulze-Freyberg, Managing Director of Polzug Intermodal GmbH, has been awarded its logistics prize by BF Bahnen (the Federation of Managers of German Rail Companies).
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Six electric RTG’s to Vietnam
Saigon Newport Company (SNP), Vietnam has awarded Cargotec a contract for a further six all-electric Kalmar E-One rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, destined for the 1st phase of its Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container deepwater port near Ho Chi Minh City.
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NewsHams Hall wins environmental award
Associated British Ports’ Hams Hall intermodal rail freight terminal has won an Environmental Innovation Award at the 2009 Rail Freight Group Awards held in London.
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NewsCrane of the Year" award for Liebherr’s LHM 280
In a festive award ceremony Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH was presented the "Crane of the Year" award for its LHM 280 at the Beurs van Berlage, in Amsterdam. The event, organised by the International Bulk Journal, was touted as "A salute to excellence in the Maritime Bulk Industry" and ...
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NewsGothenburg goes even greener
The Port of Gothenburg, a pioneer of shoreside power, is continually striving to reinforce its green strategy with important initiatives, including the introduction of gas recycling systems and the launch of its Railport concept
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NewsSiwertell coal unloader for Itaqui
A Siwertell coal unloader ordered to discharge coal in Porto do Itaqui, Brazil, offers environmental, technical, and efficiency benefits.
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NewsGalveston re-builds for the future
The Port of Galveston hosted the 98th AAPA Convention during the last week of October just over a year after Hurricane Ike hit the Texas port city of Galveston, sinking the city’s historic downtown under ten feet of water.
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NewsAuramarine new ballast water treatment systems
Auramarine Ltd, a leading manufacturer of heavy fuel oil supply systems and other auxiliary units for marine and power station engines is now applying its wide ranging experience in liquid flows to a new sector that benefits the environment.
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African Ports Conference in December
Maritime experts from the African continent will meet in Durban, South Africa on the 10th and 11th of December for the 35th African Ports and Maritime Conference which will chart ways of enhancing regional integration in the drive to economic sustainability espoused by its leadership.
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NewsLiebherr continues to grow in India
Liebherr has acquired a strategically important order in the Indian market.
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CLIMEPORT’s 2nd technical meeting
The second technical meeting of the CLIMEPORT Project, has been held recently in Piraeus (Greece). Climeport is a 1.6 million euro, 36 month long project, funded by the EU and MED programme, which aims to tackle the effects of climate change.
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Oakland’s truck ban exceeds regulations
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners adopted a strict truck ban effective January 1, 2010 to help clear the air.
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Alumina ship loader for Brazil
Alunorte, one of the world’s largest alumina producers has opted for a newly designed, Siwertell alumina ship loader from Cargotec to come into operation at the end of this year.
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EFIP welcomes the Port of Ghent
The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) welcomed the port of Ghent as a new member at its Annual General Assembly in Mantova, Italy, in October 2009. Willy Robijns, EFIP President stated: “This membership can be considered as a real asset for EFIP.
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NewsGottwald reinforces its position in Germany
C. Steinweg (Süd-West Terminal) GmbH & Co. KG has ordered a Generation 5, G HMK 7608 Mobile Harbour Crane, a variant of Model 7, from Gottwald Port Technology GmbH for its multipurpose terminal at the Port of Hamburg.
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NewsMitigating noise annoyance at the Port of Dublin
Existing noise assessment procedures consider the noise annoyance evaluation using yearly average noise levels weighted by frequency and time of day.
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North Carolina Ports showcase greener port operations
A recent demonstration at the Port of Wilmington displayed some of the latest technology showcasing the North Carolina State Ports Authority’s commitment to more environmentally friendly operations at the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and the NC International Terminal.
