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NewsFirst fuelling for German LNG ferry
German ferry MS Ostfriesland has been fuelled, for the first time ever, with low-emission LNG.
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NewsHead of Unit, DG Mobility and Transport to give keynote address
Dimitrios Theologitis has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the forthcoming GreenPort Congress this October. Mr Theologitis has worked at the European Commission since 1984 and is now Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, B.3 Ports and Inland Navigation.
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NewsNew ‘green’ engines for Liebherr cranes
Liebherr is enhancing its fleet of mobile harbour cranes (LHM) with diesel engines to help the industry meet ever-changing emission and fuel consumption targets.
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NewsCommission commits €16m for e-Ferry
The European Commission is committing €16m in funding for a 100% electric ferry that promises to cut CO2 emissions to make European waterborne transport greener.
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NewsTerex reaches new heights
Terex Port Solutions has introduced its new range of reach stackers, Liftace 5-31, said to offer low fuel consumption, simple maintenance and an ergonomic cab design.
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NewsTerex reaches new heights
Terex Port Solutions has introduced its new range of reach stackers, Liftace 5-31, said to offer low fuel consumption, simple maintenance and an ergonomic cab design.
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NewsPeru to put three ports out to tender in 2016
Peru''s Minister of Transport & Communications, José Gallardo, has announced that the ports of Chimbote (in the Ancash region), Salaverry (in Chiclayo) and Ilo (in Moquegua) will be put out to concession next year.
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NewsFuture of Spanish stevedoring unclear
A recent meeting between union representatives, the government and the national ports authority to discuss the adaptation of Spain''s existing stevedoring practices to the requirements of the European Commission has led to confused messages.
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NewsFremantle at least eight years off capacity ceiling
The port of Fremantle has at least eight years to go before it reaches its maximum container capacity, even if the annual box growth rate is high, Western Australia''s transport minister Dean Nalder has told the state parliament.
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NewsANL drops Patrick at Botany
Problems with the introduction of automation at Patrick’s Port Botany operation have prompted shipping line ANL to drop the company as its stevedore for its Tranztas (Australia-New Zealand) service.
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NewsPolar Code adoption on busy MEPC agenda
Adoption of the Polar Code, an implementation timeframe for the Ballast Water Management Conevention and methodology discussions for a review on low-sulphur fuel availability are highlights of a busy IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting this month.
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International interest in Corozal port
Panama has received significant interest from global terminal operating companies in respect of the new Pacific port of Corozal.
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Brazilian ports concession programme flatters to deceive
In May, the Brazilian government aims to launch a concession programme to boost investments in infrastructure, revealed the Finance Minister, Joaquim Levy, noting that the potential for capital contributions in the area is ‘immense’.
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Mexico invests $3.2bn in Gulf ports
The Mexican Transport & Communications Ministry (SCT) reports that $3.2bn is being invested in nine ports located on the country''s Gulf coast.
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Auckland port expansion riles locals
Ports of Auckland’s plans to build two 100-metre piled expansions at the end of Bledisloe Terminal has met with vocal local opposition and caused controversy within the port’s owner, the Auckland City Council.
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Sudden death brings Napier port changes
A review of the Port of Napier’s management structure has been initiated following the sudden passing of its chief financial officer John Matheson and related resignation of chief operating officer Chris Bain.
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Lyttelton charged over worker death
WorkSafe NZ has brought a prosecution against Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) following the death of its employee, Brad Fletcher, in a scissor-lift incident last August.
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NewsGreen upgrade for Hyster ReachStacker
Hyster has upgraded its ‘green’ ReachStacker series to help ports and terminal experiencing increased container throughput further reduce costs and emissions.
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NewsBusan port unveils port expansion plans
The Korean government has announced plans to add a further 15 berths to its flagship Busan New Port in the south of the country to increase container capacity by 15.8m teu.
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NewsMaasvlakte II officially opens
APM Terminals Maasvlakte II Rotterdam facility has officially opened promising to set new standards in safety, automation and zero emissions.
