Europe – Page 53
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TOC Europe 2009: helping the ports industry ride out the storm
The Bremen Exhibition and Conference Centre will play host to the 33rd TOC Europe, from 16–18 June 2009, where more than 120 exhibitors will showcase the latest in cutting edge technology, alongside a high-quality conference and a brand new series of technical workshops.
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Antwerp’s “swift-friendly” warehouse
Antwerp Port Authority has for many years taken various initiatives to protect nature within the port area, both on its own sites and also in collaboration with companies in the port area. The most recent example is the construction of a swift-friendly warehouse by the Wilmarsdonk Company on the Noorderlaan ...
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EcoPorts-ESPO Environmental Review 2009
The ESPO/Ecoports Port Environmental Review 2009 was launched during the Greenport conference in Naples (24-25 February 2009) and was received with enthusiasm by the port sector.
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NewsRotterdam tests hybrid locomotive
Alstom Transport, in cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam Rail Feeding, has set up a trial using a hybrid shunting locomotive, something that has never been done before on such a scale.
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NewsGreenPort 2010: Dates and Venue confirmed
EWP Communications Ltd, organisers of the annual GreenPort Conference and publishers of GreenPort Journal and GreenPort News, are pleased to confirm that GreenPort 2010 will convene in Stockholm, 24-25 February 2010 at the Stockholm Convention Centre.
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NewsAntwerp unveils new Port House
The future headquarters of Antwerp Port Authority will be designed by the London firm of Zaha Hadid Architects. The choice of architect was made at the Port Authority board meeting in mid-January. The new Port House will occupy the site of the technical services building on quay 63.
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NewsIndustrial Symbiosis in Moerdijk
Given its position in the Delta (triangle) between the seaports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, the Dutch Port of Moerdijk is a so-called Diamond in the Gold Delta. Eng Jacco H.M. Rentrop, Environmental and Safety Manager outline the Port’s Symbiosis Project.
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NewsPort of Cork: Committed to CSR
The aim of the Port of Cork’s recently implemented Corporate Social Responsibility programme is to align the company’s values and behaviour with the expectations and needs of its stakeholders.
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Art projects alongside Maasvlakte 2 construction
With the construction of Maasvlakte 2, The Netherlands will become 2,000 hectares larger and the port, already the biggest in Europe, will increase in size by 20%.
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NewsSecond Maasvlakte to be “10 percent cleaner”
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Milieudefensie have reached agreement on the environmental goals and performance of the Second Maasvlakte.
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NewsNaples: pursuing a policy of sustainable growth
Luciano Dassatti, President of the Port Authority of Naples and Castellammare di Stabia, explains how protecting the environment is a priority for the Port Authority of Naples. The Port is the host of the GreenPort 2009 Conference.
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NewsContship takes the Green Lane
As part of its environmental and safety strategy, Contship has introduced the “Green Lane” at its La Spezia container terminal. The company explains why this has been established and how it will be developed in the future.
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World Ocean Council announces “Sustainable Ocean Summit”
The World Ocean Council is organising the “Sustainable Ocean Summit” in Belfast (16-17 June, 2009) – a first-ever global cross-sectoral ocean sustainability conference by and for the private sector in response to the interest of the ocean business community in more effective communication and collaboration in addressing ocean environmental challenges.
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IAPH Conference in Genoa
The 26th International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) World Port Conference will take place in Genoa, Italy from 25 – 29 May 2009.
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Onshore Energy Supply Conference – Tallinn
The Port of Tallinn partnered a seminar on onshore energy supply, organised by the Baltic Ports Organization held in Tallinn on 14th January 2009 and attended by port representatives, international organisations, shipping lines, global leaders in supplying innovative power supply solutions and research institutions.
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NewsEnvironmental Award for Linde
Linde Material Handling’s Basingstoke facility in the UK, has taken home a top honour for their environmental achievements. At a ceremony held at the end of 2008 in London, Linde won the Green Champion Award in the Green Apple’s Recycling Projects category.
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Kalmar hybrids for DP World Southampton
Kalmar has also received an order to supply 15 of its ESC W straddle carriers to DP World Southampton in the UK. Two of the machines will be fitted with Kalmar’s new hybrid technology package and the remaining 13 are capable of being upgraded to hybrids in the future.
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Kalmar: TCS goes green
With fuel costs increasing and growing pressure to reduce exhaust emissions, many terminal operators are now evaluating Kalmar’s new ‘hybrid’ straddle carrier. Tilbury Container Services (TCS), operators of the only dedicated, modern, direct access deepsea terminal within the Port of London, is one such company and as part of an ...
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NewsCustomised terminal tractor
Award Kalmar has launched the TT616i, a brand new 4x2 terminal tractor for LoLo (lift-on, lift-off) operations which is currently undergoing extensive field trials in two operational terminals in Europe.
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ZERO- Emission AGV technology developed by Numexia and TTS
Swiss transport and power technology expert Numexia SA has adapted its groundbreaking contactless energy transfer technology to pioneer a zero-emission energy solution for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) in use at container terminals.
