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NewsChanging times for green ports
The port sector and shipping industry are not immune from the spotlight of media attention, focus for legislation and scrutiny by local communities, particularly when it comes to considerations of environmental management, writes Dr Christopher Wooldridge, academic associate, Cardiff University, UK.
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News2015 Congress venue and accommodation
The 2015 GreenPort Congress and GreenPort Cruise venue has been announced. Located in downtown Copenhagen, the DGI-byen dynamic meeting and conference environment will provide an excellent setting for both events.
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NewsCEO of Copenhagen Malmö Port
Johan Röstin, CEO, Copenhagen Malmö Port will give the welcome address at the 10th Greenport Congress this coming autumn. In anticipation of the Congress on the 7-9 October, Röstin has written an open letter to all participants.
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NewsThank you to our Supporters
The GreenPort Congress 2015 is pleased to announce that it is has secured support from seven leading regional industry organisations and associations - members of which will benefit from discounts to attend.
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NewsClean diesel grant to drive down LA emissions
A US$1.3m grant has been awarded to the Los Angeles Harbour Department to fund a new, zero-emission electric drive cargo crane that will improve air quality, especially for nearby communities.
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NewsNavis N4 to optimise Latvian operations
Navis, part of Cargotec, has signed an N4 terminal operation system (TOS) license agreement with Latvia’s Baltic Container Terminal (BCT).
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NewsSponsoring puts you in good company
As with every conference and event, the GreenPort Congress could not go ahead without the support from our sponsors, and in return we provide the perfect platform to promote your business and brand.
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NewsEco-friendly bulk handling
Numerous initiatives, like the World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI) launched by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), underline the growing importance of sustainability, especially with regards equipment, writes Liebherr Maritime Cranes.
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PwC 'mega trends' to mould transport sector
Technological advances has been identified as a key ''mega trend'' in the market by consultant PricewaterhouseCooper.
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News'Learn to live' with lower container growth, says PSA
The industry needs to"learn to live" with 4%-5% container handling growth, according to PSA International''s Tan Chong Meng.
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News‘Green’ hat-trick for Kotug
The third Kotug hybrid Rotortug, ‘RT Emotion’, has been delivered by Damen Shipyards to its owner Elisabeth Ltd in Bremerhaven, where it will begin operations for Kotug’s European harbour towage division.
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NewsPort reception facilities, a necessity for The Baltic Sea
Ship generated waste is an increasing hazard to our seas and recipients. Certain waste, such as sludge, has been regulated since the beginning of the 1980’s, but this is no longer sufficient. Ports can make a difference by providing facilities and encouraging shippers to use them, writes Nikol Nielsen Gulis, ...
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NewsSiwertell helps ABP Immingham unload
Siwertell, part of Cargotec, has delivered, installed and commissioned two of its ship unloaders at ABP’s Port of Immingham – the company’s first UK delivery.
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NewsKonecranes supplies Spain with RTGs
Konecranes is to supply Valencia’s TCV Stevedoring Company with four more RTGs that when in operation, will take the company’s Konecranes RTG fleet to 20.
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NewsEurogate handles record volumes
The Eurogate Group recorded its highest ever container handling volumes in 2014, with a 4.2% increase, while revenue also rose by 5.3%.
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NewsHuisman hybrid crane nears completion
Huisman is nearing the completion of its first 900 tonne hybrid boom crane which has been designed to combine the advantages of regular pedestal cranes and traditional knuckle boom cranes.
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Morocco commits €1bn to port upgrades
Morocco is in the process of investing €1 billion in port upgrades, €350 of which will be spent on new installations at Casablanca.
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Soya logistics chain under review in Brazil
A group of academics at the Brazilian Strong Esags school is looking into where bottlenecks occur at the port of Santos during the peak harvest export season.
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Way forward for DPW Melbourne impasse
An independent valuation has been suggested as a solution to the impasse over lease provisions at the Port of Melbourne.
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Fremantle car concession popular
Competition is strong for the concession to operate a single new automotive terminal at Victoria Quay in the inner harbour at the port of Fremantle.
