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India moves to convert state-owned ports
The Indian shipping ministry has drafted a plan to convert 11 of the 12 state-owned ports into corporate entities in a move which is hoped will bring greater financial freedom, according to a report by news agency Mint.
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NewsAmsterdam aims for better air quality
The Port of Amsterdam is closely monitoring the new biofuel initiative as it aims to achieve the best possible air quality at the port.
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NewsReporting carbon emissions
Five shipping companies have enlisted the support of emissions verification company, Verifavia, in ensuring they comply with new carbon emission regulations.
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Port of Melbourne lease concerns
A bid to push through legislation to lease Australia’s Port of Melbourne has apparently hit a stumbling block, that is according to Australian media reports.
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Controversial lease of Darwin to China
Chinese group, Landbridge, has acquired the controversial lease of Darwin Port in Australia.
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NewsCutting haulage miles
Peel Ports has announced that is has secured 50 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative and is urging shippers in the North West of England to join the campaign.
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NewsFull photo gallery and videos available online now
To get a taste of this year’s GreenPort event, view the keynote presentations and images from all elements of the GreenPort Cruise Conference and GreenPort Congress held in Copenhagen in October 2015.
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NewsSustainable cruise development
The Port Authority of Savona and Costa Cruises have signed a three year agreement for the development of sustainability in the cruise sector.
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NewsCavotec nets €9m in orders
Cavotec has won five separate orders with a combined value of more than €9m for its innovative technologies.
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NewsShining the light on energy savings
The Associated British Ports’ (ABP) owned Newport Docks in South Wales is benefitting from around 81% in energy savings owing to its new upgraded lighting system.
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NewsShining the light on energy savings
The Associated British Ports’ (ABP) owned Newport Docks in South Wales is benefitting from around 81% in energy savings owing to its new upgraded lighting system.
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NewsLNG terminal vetoed
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, has vetoed the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Deepwater Port on grounds of security and economic concerns.
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NewsLA approves security and operations grants
The Los Angeles Boat of Harbour Commission has approved three grants from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totalling US$1.8m.
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NewsNew green cranes for Luka Koper
Luka Koper will acquire 11 new higher capacity cranes for container handling, including seven new electric rubber tyred gantry cranes (E-RTG).
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NewsLivorno goes electric
Livorno is to become the first port in Italy, and the second in Europe, to supply vessels with electricity from the shore with anti-pollution technology.
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NewsSustainable cruise development
The Port Authority of Savona and Costa Cruises have signed a three year agreement for the development of sustainability in the cruise sector.
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NewsUS ports suffer from ‘identity problem’
US ports have an “identity problem”, according to Capt Chip Jaenichen, the administrator of the US Maritime Administration (MARAD).
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Manta modernisation set for 2016
The President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, has revealed that modernisation of the Port of Manta will become a reality in 2016. This will form part of the ninety-third anniversary celebrations of the founding of the city.
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APM Terminals chases Itajaí concession extension
APM Terminals has changed tack in its attempt to persuade the Brazilian government to grant it a concession extension at its Port of Itajaí container terminal.
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‘Dramatic changes’ forecast in New Zealand
Fierce competition alongside an increasing prevalence of inland hub developments and supply chain alliances have been predicted in New Zealand’s port sector over the next two decades by Westpac industry economist David Norman.
