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Sound the trumpet
COMMENT: There’s nothing like a bit of pressure to really push boundaries. In the case of APM Terminals, most of that pressure is of its own making when it comes to its Maasvlakte II terminal, writes Carly Fields.
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NewsRough riders
For tough, challenging surfaces, ports need to look to rough terrain handlers, as John Bensalhia explains
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NewsDunkirk moves ahead with logistics park
Dunkirk Port is moving ahead with the development of a 145-hectare sustainable logistics park after being granted the local authority decree on Protected Species – vital for all development projects.
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NewsNew Hyster trucks promise fuel savings
Hyster has introduced a new 5 to 8 high empty container handler, said to reduce fuel consumption by 25% compared to previous models and others in the industry.
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NewsKalmar gives DPW Antwerp a little lift
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to heighten three Kalmar ship-to-shore (STS) cranes operated by DP World Antwerp Gateway NV by six metres to accommodate larger vessels entering the port.
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NewsThank you to our Cruise Supporters
GreenPort Cruise, taking place on 6 October, the day before GreenPort Congress has secured the support of ten leading industry organisations and associations – members of which will benefit from a discount to attend.
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News'Greening the role of ports in the logistics chain'
The programme for the 10th GreenPort Congress has now been released. Hosted by Copenhagen Malmo Port and supported by the leading organisations, port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, logistics companies and suppliers will all be in attendance - book your place now!
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News2015 GreenPort Cruise Conference programme released
The programme for the 2015 GreenPort Cruise Conference, which will be held on 6 October 2015, the day before the GreenPort Congress, has now been announced.
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NewsMelbourne fee freeze only part of the solution
A fee freeze has been imposed by the Victorian government for the Port of Melbourne, but the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) says the outstanding issue of proposed rents to be charged at the port still needs to be resolved.
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Rosario export cereals business reduced to chaos
In Argentina, labour disputes are resulting in long delays in the unloading of trucks laden with soya and corn at ports in the Rosario Metropolitan area, which handle 85% of the country''s outbound soya consignments.
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NewsHoming in on environmental management
The African ports sector is working hard to build capacity through promoting environmental management and enhanced performance through education, exchange of knowledge and experience, and collaborative research.
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NewsHaiti aims for Caribbean hub status
Haiti’s first Panamax Port, Port Lafito, has taken another step towards Caribbean hub status with the announcement that Evergreen Marine and King Ocean Services will be using the port as a future port of call.
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NewsUS West Coast labour deal clears final hurdle
The US International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has approved its labour contract with west coast ports, with 82% of votes in favour of the ratification.
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NewsIndonesia launches green container terminal
Indonesian state-owned terminal operator, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III), has launched its ‘green’ Lamong Bay Terminal, a milestone in the country’s sustainable transport strategy.
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NewsBreak-bulk app for efficient container handling
The Port of Antwerp has launched a new break-bulk application which it says should lead to more efficient greener handling and help save time and money for its customers.
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NewsMaersk sets bold CO2 emissions target
Maersk Line has set itself a bold target as part of its ‘Sustainability Update’ for 2014, with the aim of cutting CO2 emissions per container by 60% by 2020, compared to levels from 2007.
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NewsPartnership explores LNG truck options
Contship Italia Group is joining forces with fellow Italian transport providers Hannibal and Iveco to explore the operational performance of using LNG engines onboard its trucks.
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NewsRotortugs on the Thames
The hybrid Kotug Rotortugs ‘RT Ambition’ and ‘RT Evolution’ have towed the Cruise Ship ‘Viking Star’ into the Port of London up the River Thames, marking the port’s largest ever cruise call.
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NewsAntwerp grants ‘green’ discount
The Port of Antwerp is rewarding vessels that use alternative technology to reduce emissions of particulates with a 15 to 20% discount on port dues.
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NewsPacific Northwest LNG project
The Canadian province of British Columbia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pacific NorthWest LNG for a proposed new facility on Lelu Island on land administered by the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
