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    2015 ESPO award nominations

    2015-10-06T17:16:00Z

    Antwerp, Bremen, Dublin, Guadeloupe and Valencia are the ports which have been nominated for the seventh ESPO Award.

  • Follow all the action from this year’s GreenPort Congress in our live blog
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    LIVE BLOG: GreenPort Congress

    2015-10-06T17:14:00Z

    The second day of the live blog kicks off from the GreenPort Congress exhibition in Copenhagen on 7 October so be sure you don''t miss out on the action.

  • MSC Terminal VLC has chosen to upgrade its STS cranes to accommodate larger vessels
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    Kalmar crane upgrade for MSC

    2015-10-06T11:42:00Z

    Kalmar has secured a large contract to heighten and extend the handling capabilities of eight ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at MSC Terminal VLC in Valencia, Spain.

  • ECSA says investments in ship recycling facilities should be made irrespective of method or geography
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    Investments in recycling facilities

    2015-10-06T11:13:00Z

    For the first time, statements of compliance have been issued to two ship recycling facilities in India – a move welcomed by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).

  • GreenPort Cruise - 6 October 2015
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    LIVE BLOG: GreenPort Cruise

    2015-10-06T08:42:00Z

    The first day of the Greenport LIVE blog kicks off today from the GreenPort Cruise exhibition taking place in Copenhagen, follow the blog to make sure you don''t miss any of the action.

  • Like the LNG hybrid barge already at Hamburg, Rotterdam's will support cruise ships moored at the port, traditionally key clients of KOTUG
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    Next chapter for Becker’s LNG barge

    2015-10-05T16:04:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems'' LNG hybrid barge concept is making its way to Rotterdam, where it will be used to support cruise ships and help reduce emissions.

  • Like the LNG hybrid barge already at Hamburg, Rotterdam's will support cruise ships moored at the port, traditionally key clients of KOTUG
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    Next chapter for Becker’s LNG barge

    2015-10-05T15:53:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems'' LNG hybrid barge concept is making its way to Rotterdam, where it will be used to support cruise ships and help reduce emissions.

  • News

    Cleaner diesel technology for Oakland

    2015-10-05T14:19:00Z

    The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Port of Oakland US$277,885 to upgrade cargo-handling equipment and reduce exhaust emissions on the waterfront.

  • Follow all the action from this year’s GreenPort Congress in our live blog
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    LIVE BLOG: GreenPort Cruise

    2015-10-05T11:19:00Z

    The first day of the live blog kicks off from the GreenPort Cruise exhibition taking place in Copenhagen on 6 October 2015 so make sure you don''t miss any of the action.

  • Conference coffee break
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    The maritime port sector meet in Copenhagen this week – will you be there?

    2015-10-02T15:40:00Z

    Nearly 220 ports, terminal operators, shipping lines, European Commission representatives, NGOs, industry organisations, including ESPO, FEPORT, ECSA, and industry suppliers and advisors will be in Copenhagen from 7-9 October 2015 for the GreenPort Congress. Book the last places now!

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    Preparing for the ‘Port of the Future’

    2015-10-01T17:22:00Z

    A new section, ‘Port of the Future’, has been added to the European Commission’s final draft Horizon 2020 Transport Work Programme 2016/2017 meaning that future calls will have a specific sub-session dedicated to ports.

  • Terragon’s micro auto gasification system (MAGS™)system is suitable for most industry sectors, including ports
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    Turning waste into thermal energy

    2015-10-01T14:32:00Z

    Canada’s Terragon Environmental Technologies is helping the maritime sector to produce zero-waste discharge and generate its own energy.

  • Congress 2014
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    10th GreenPort Congress takes place next week!

    2015-10-01T14:12:00Z

    With nearly 220 port and terminal operators and industry stakeholders from around the World coming together in Copenhagen to learn about policy and the practical solutions that will ensure adherence, can you afford not to be there? Book the last remaining places now.

  • Cruise 2014
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    GreenPort Cruise to feature discussion between cruise stakeholders

    2015-10-01T14:12:00Z

    Taking place on 6 October 2015, Royal Caribbean Cruises, MedCruise, Cruise Baltic and Italian Ports Association will join the discussion on ‘Working together to overcome the issues surrounding increasing numbers of passengers visiting cities via cruise ships. Last places remaining – book now to join in!

  • CMP says it's "ready for the future"
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    Copenhagen Malmö named ‘Port of the Month’

    2015-10-01T14:11:00Z

    The Port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) has been named ‘Port of the Month’ this September by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) for its unique cross-border alliance and ‘green’ plans for the future.

  • Yilport will take over Tertir’s 10 terminals, seven of which are in Portugal, two in Spain and one in Peru
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    Yilport adds ten terminals to portfolio

    2015-10-01T11:57:00Z

    Turkey’s Yilport Holding is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Portuguese port management company, Tertir, and its 10 port terminals across Europe and Latin America.

  • Labour ruling: ILWU has been ordered to cease labour violations at T6 in Portland
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    US government backs ICTSI Oregon

    2015-10-01T11:52:00Z

    The US government has ordered the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) to cease labour violations at Terminal 6, at ICTSI Oregon in Portland.

  • Recent memory: Operators are still feeling the effects of the crippling labour stoppages
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    PMA warning over labour negotiations

    2015-10-01T11:11:00Z

    The head of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has said that that current bargaining practices between the parties in the West Coast longshore contract talks are “not sustainable.”

  • Follow all the action from this year’s GreenPort Congress in our live blog
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    GreenPort Congress and Cruise LIVE

    2015-10-01T10:53:00Z

    Don’t miss the live blog from the GreenPort Congress and Cruise exhibition which will take place in Copenhagen from 6 to 9 October 2015.

  • CMP says it's "ready for the future"
    News

    Copenhagen Malmö named ‘Port of the Month’

    2015-09-30T15:57:00Z

    The Port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) has been named ‘Port of the Month’ this September by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) for its unique cross-border alliance and ‘green’ plans for the future.