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Bromma’s green orders
The Bromma Group has won orders for more than 80 its Greenline all-electric yard crane spreaders since the end of 2008. Major Greenline orders received in the last quarter of 2008 included new contracts for Yokohama, Transnet National Port Authority, Jeddah, and Suape with further smaller orders for Livorno, Surabaya, ...
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NewsAutomated turnkey bilge water purification system for ports
A new bilge purification system solution claims reliable operation while reducing costs has been introduced by USbased BioPetroClean, with its new Automatic Chemostat Treatment (ACT) fully-automated technology for ports.
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NewsTampa’s port history to come alive
Tampa’s long and rich history as a port community is now the focus of a permanent exhibit at the new Tampa Bay History Centre recently opened to the public. Made possible by a $250,000 grant from Mosaic, a global leader in phosphate fertilizer production.
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DHL leads the way in Eco-Logistics
DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics company, has completed its first carbon neutral warehouse globally, and the first of its kind in the UK; the 6,200 m2 (65,000 sq ft) site near Wakefield West Yorkshire is the location for the main distribution center of UK communication company O2.
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NewsCoal ship loader with dust suppression
ThyssenKrupp have commenced the construction of a coal export terminal for Cigading International Bulk Terminal (CIBT) in West Java. Designed for an annual throughput of 4.5m tons coal in the first stage and can be upgraded to 7.5 to 8m tons in the future.
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Antwerp Port Authority seeks partners for hinterland development
Antwerp Port Authority aims to position itself more strongly in the hinterland by teaming up with various port users.
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NewsUS Trucker Participates in Green Initiative with Virginia Port Authority
The Evans Network of Companies, a Pennsylvania based transportation and logistics provider took a major step in its commitment to environmental excellence with the company’s voluntary inclusion in Virginia Port Authority’s (VPA) “Green Operators” (GO) pilot program aimed at truckers engaged in port drayage.
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Long Beach commissions shoreside power terminal
Launching a new, “green” era in shipping at the Port of Long Beach, the “K” Line container vessel Long Beach Bridge on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, became the Port’s first ship to plug in to clean electrical power and shut down its diesel engines at berth for major air quality ...
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Rail freight in France set to overtake road transport
Recent Legislation proposed by the French Government will increase the percentage of freight that is not transported by road from 14% to 25% by 2012 and reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2020. Given the chronic congestion of the road networks and the rising cost of fuel, the transport of ...
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South Carolina State Ports Authority funds $4m community mitigation project
The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SPA) is providing the funds in partnership with the City of North Charleston and the Low country Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC), a group of seven neighbourhoods near the new Navy Base container terminal site for a ground-breaking $4-million community mitigation project.
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Long Beach – Expands “Green Flag” programme
The Port of Long Beach will invest as much as $4 million a year to expand the successful Green Flag Incentive Program and achieve even greater reductions of air pollution from cargo ships that visit the Port.
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Cleaner fuel for Europe’s barge owners
Inland shipping operators will be able to purchase clean fuel all over Europe by 2011. The decision made at the end of December by the European Parliament is part of EU efforts to green the economy. This is a major breakthrough, as inland shipping will no longer be associated with ...
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NewsGothenburg makes green tracks
Over the past ten years the Port of Gothenburg has invested heavily in increasing the volume of goods moved by train to and from the port, with dedicated trailer trains now running from Gothenburg to three locations in Sweden.
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PIANC’s ‘Working with Nature’ Paper
PIANC has published a new Position Paper entitled “Working with Nature”. This important paper has evolved through an iterative process involving PIANC’s Environmental Commission (EnviCom), PIANC’s partner associations on EnviCom (particularly the Central Dredging Association (CEDA) and the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC)) and PIANC’s Executive Committee who approved ...
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TT club warns of mobile equipment fire hazard
The TT Club is strongly urging all operators of mobile equipment to be aware of the risk of hydraulic fires. Laurence Jones, the TT Club’s Director Global Risk Assessment says that mobile equipment fires are widespread at ports and terminals.
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2009: Toughest year yet
Drewry Shipping Consultants, the world’s leading maritime consultants, in its latest Container Forecast.’ Concludes that 2009 will be the toughest test yet for the Container industry and further casualties are a real possibility.
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NewsTacoma new environmental project manager-air quality
The Port of Tacoma recently selected Ron Stuart as Environmental Project Manager- Air Quality. In this position, Stuart manages Port-related diesel and greenhouse gas emissions reduction programs, including implementation of the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy – a partnership with the Port of Seattle and Port Metro Vancouver, British Columbia.
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China Shipping’s “green” terminal approved
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission has certified the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Berth 97- 109 Container Terminal Project (China Shipping) and approved the project. The approved project, which will include a tenant lease to year 2045, will provide thousands of future jobs while substantially reducing air ...
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NewsHPH and Evergreen in Taranto agreement
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and Evergreen Group (Evergreen) have signed an agreement whereby, upon completion, HPH will become a shareholder of Taranto Container Terminal S.P.A.
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Felixstowe to commence further rail upgrades
In order to further improve the efficiency and reliability of its rail operations, the Port of Felixstowe has commenced works to upgrade its South Rail Terminal.
