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Commission Proposes Revised Sulphur Directive
EU - On the day the IMO agreement on GHG emissions was announced, the European Commission presented its proposals to lower the sulphur content of shipping fuels.
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NewsHybrid car carrier design aims at zero emissions while berthed
The Netherlands - Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd has announced the exterior and basic design of the hybrid car carrier aiming at zero emissions while berthed had been determined.
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NewsHarwich Welcomes MPI Adventure
UK - Harwich International Port has welcomed the MPI Adventure on its maiden operational call to the port.
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NewsEco-friendly co-operation exerts trade pull
Could growing ecological concerns lead ports and terminals to adopt a ‘cluster’ approach, whereby ports in the same region will present a unified front to the environmental agenda? Stevie Knight looks at the merits of a combined approach for ports looking to capture the green dream.
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Colombo seeks interim capacity solutions
The Sri Lankan port of Colombo is facing major capacity constraints after its throughput grew by 19% to 4.1mill teu in 2010.
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NewsFloating port offers 'quick fix' to congestion
The floating hub concept could mean an answer to ports’ problems in predicting volumes.
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Hapag-Lloyd in the Red Q1
While the German-carrier’s revenues reached €1.4bill, 16.5% up year on year, it reported a loss €22.1 million.
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Low radiation in Zeebrugge
Authorities in Zeebrugge have found a container from Yokohama with low radiation levels.
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Manitex finalises CVS deal
US based Manitex has finally received approval to acquire the key assets of Italian port handling equipment manufacturer CVS.
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Terex Bids $USD1.3bil for Demag
Terex, the U.S. heavy-equipment manufacturer, has made an $US1.31 billion takeover offer Demag Cranes.
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Santos Brasil orders 12 all-electric RTGs
Brasil S/A has ordered 12 Kalmar E-One2 RTG cranes. With a total of 41 machines, the agreement confirms them as the biggest customer of Kalmar E-One RTGs worldwide. The units are for the newly inaugurated Tecon Santos Terminal 4 expansion.
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Gangavaram port to grow
India''s deep, multi- purpose port at Gangavaram will be expanded with an investment of Rs9.40bil.
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Eco-straddle carriers for Burchardkai
Hamburg terminal operator Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) has placed an order for 14 Kalmar 7+ generation ESC350W diesel-electric straddle carriers.
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NewsDusty cargo, a headache to Chennai port
Chennai port has been ordered to stop handling polluting coal and iron ore.
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Q1 Losses for Hanjin too
The Korean shipping giant also reported a Q1 2011 operating loss, despite higher revenues.
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Konecranes Product Review
Konecranes heavy-duty fork lift trucks and reach stackers with a lifting capacity between 10 and 65 tons offer maximum efficiency, economy and safety in container and goods handling.
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NewsRecord for KCT & SCT
Gulftainer''s UAE container terminals Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) and Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) have experienced significant growth of around 10% per annum for the last two years.
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NewsBuilding of Green Port Hull set to create hundreds of jobs – contractors sought
HUNDREDS of jobs could be created in Hull with the start of one of the biggest construction projects the city has ever seen.
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S$100mil Green Boost
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore has launched a comprehensive package to promote environmentally-friendly shipping.
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NewsICTSI Q1 up 25%
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has reported unaudited Q1 2011 revenue from port operations of $US154.9 million, an increase of 28% over last year, with EBITDA 26% higher at $US71.2mill.
