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  • Extra dimension: dry bulk ports generally employ 2D models, although 3D is available. Credit: TBA
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    Predictable planning

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    Simulation can help dry bulk ports operationally and commercially, explains John Bensalhia

  • Full steam ahead: the 1.1m capacity CMIT facility is now running almost full
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    Picking up the pace

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    APM Terminals CMIT is moving away from ''years of pain'', finds Stevie Knight

  • Commitment: Harbour Centre Port Terminal invested in new facilities meet growing breakbulk demand. Credit: HCPTI
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    Keep it moving

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    Ports are under increasing pressure to improve their breakbulk-related operating efficiency, finds Lara Shingles

  • A green milestone is reached in the Port of Gothenburg
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    First bunkering at Gothenburg

    2016-10-03T09:34:00Z

    M/T Ternsund has become the first ship to bunker LNG at The Port of Gothenburg, the green fuel was bunkered from the Dutch vessel Coral Energy.

  • Valencia’s emissions down 17.31% in six years
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    Valencia reduces its carbon footprint

    2016-09-30T09:42:00Z

    The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has reduced its carbon footprint at the Port of Valencia by over 17% since 2008.

  • Tech visit 2015
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    One week to go

    2016-09-30T09:10:00Z

    Participants at the 2016 GreenPort Cruise Conference and GreenPort Congress will benefit from hearing the latest on climate change, sustainability and environmental issues in programmes designed to maximise the knowledge sharing and networking opportunities – don’t miss out, book now!

  • Construction of new quays at Port of Ghent underway
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    Sustainable development at Ghent

    2016-09-29T14:53:00Z

    Ghent Port Company has started construction on a new 220m long quay wall at the Port of Qhent which will accommodate more sustainable seagoing ships and inland vessels.

  • 'The Vision of the Fjords' aims to bring passengers closer to nature and minimise its own operational footprint
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    Ship of the Year award

    2016-09-29T13:08:00Z

    A unique vessel inspired by UNESCO World Heritage surroundings has won Skipsrevyen’s Ship of the Year 2016 award presented at this year''s SMM exhibition.

  • UK first: A 200M Mantsinen crane has been ordered for the Port of Garston Photo: Cooper Specialised Handling
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    ABP invests in hydraulic cranes

    2016-09-29T11:23:00Z

    ABP has ordered five new hydraulic cranes worth £6 million to be used across the Group and in the process has given a UK supplier one of the largest tenders of its type.

  • Container Terminal Project Pipeline until 2021
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    Container Terminal Project Pipeline report

    2016-09-29T09:36:00Z

    German DS Research has published a new market report which lists all upcoming projects for maritime container terminals.

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    Join the experts at the 2016 GreenPort Congress

    2016-09-29T09:05:00Z

    Ecologists and environmental experts will be more aware than most of the need for maritime ports and terminals to focus on environmental, sustainability and climate change issues. Book your place to benefit from a wealth of experience and knowledge sharing opportunities.

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    Options for cruise port emissions reduction

    2016-09-29T09:05:00Z

    Delegates will hear first hand from operators, classification societies and solutions providers together with an alternative and futuristic approach to cruise ship design. Book now to guarantee your place.

  • 'Aidaprima' is fuelled directly from an LNG truck on the quay at Hamburg
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    Adopting a new source of power for cruise ships

    2016-09-29T09:05:00Z

    When Carnival Corporation’s AIDAsol sailed into the Port of Hamburg in Germany in May 2015, it also charted a course that may set the cruise industry on a new path for powering its vessels, writes Tom Strang, senior vice president, maritime affairs, Carnival Corporation.

  • Ecoslops’s first unit is at Sinès, Portugal’s largest commercial port
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    Ecoslops signs deal with Total

    2016-09-28T15:04:00Z

    Ecoslops, the specialist in producing marine fuel from refined marine oil residues, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Total to establish a new plant at the refinery at La Mède in Marseille.

  • Ineffective funding: The ECA says that maritime transport in the EU is in troubled waters Photo: ECA
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    Ineffective port funding

    2016-09-28T11:50:00Z

    A new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) says that most EU funding has been targeted at ineffective and unsustainable port developments.

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    Navis TOS launch

    2016-09-28T11:34:00Z

    Navis has announced the general availability of the latest version of its flagship terminal operating software (TOS), N4 3.2.

  • The 8th ESPO winner will be announced on 9 November 2016 in Brussels
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    ESPO award 2016

    2016-09-28T10:19:00Z

    Bremen, Cartagena, Dunkirk, Guadeloupe and Riga have been shortlisted for the eighth European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports.

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    RSC spill campaign

    2016-09-28T09:45:00Z

    RSC Bio Solutions has launched a new educational campaign aimed at informing the industry and general public on the dangerous effects of oil spills and leaks.

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    FLEXPORT eyes expansion

    2016-09-27T16:45:00Z

    FLEXPORT has raised a Series B round of $65m to fund its global expansion, this brings the company’s total capital raised to $94m.

  • Visualisation of Project Forward LNG-fuelled bulk carrier Photo: Deltamarin
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    LNG supply options

    2016-09-27T15:09:00Z

    Project Forward and Shell have joined forces to discuss and investigate the options of supplying LNG-powered vessels.