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    Joint emissions project

    2015-01-21T12:27:00Z

    DNV GL and Hapag-Lloyd have initiated a joint project to verify the ship owner’s readiness for upcoming EU emission-monitoring regulations.

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    New ECA resource

    2015-01-21T12:26:00Z

    UK-based Fathom Shipping has launched new comprehensive guidance for shipowners and operators on Emission Control Areas (ECA) operational and compliance issues.

  • PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) saw its Group volumes increase by 5.8% over 2013
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    PSA volumes up

    2015-01-20T15:56:00Z

    Despite 2014 being a “challenging” year for the shipping and port industry, PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) saw its Group volumes increase by 5.8% over 2013.

  • Search: Argentina's Santa Fe is looking for a terminal operator
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    Three multi-purpose terminals up for grabs

    2015-01-20T14:19:00Z

    The government of the Argentinian province of Santa Fe has set a March 19 deadline for the reception of bids to build and operate the proposed new multipurpose terminal at the Port of Santa Fe as part of a 33-year concession.

  • Ecoships’ ‘Green Lotus 32’ aims to revolutionise green shipping
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    Energy efficient shipping

    2015-01-20T13:25:00Z

    UK based ship management company, Newport Shipping, says that ship efficiency should remain just as important in a bearish oil market as it does when shipowners have to pay extortionate amounts for heavy fuel oil.

  • The Port of San Diego is committing to funding to provide environmental education for students within the San Diego Bay watershed
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    San Diego ‘green’ funding

    2015-01-20T12:29:00Z

    The Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners is dipping in to its environmental fund to provide US$384,024 in funding to environmental education programmes for students within the San Diego Bay area.

  • CMP's new terminal will allow vessels to refuel with low-sulphur marine
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    Malmö backs low-sulphur diesel use

    2015-01-19T17:09:00Z

    Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) will be able to receive ‘green’ vessels that can refuel with low-sulphur marine diesel thanks to a new terminal being built in Malmö.

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    Moerdijk plot available for public tender

    2015-01-19T15:47:00Z

    An undeveloped land plot in the seaport of Moerdijk, Netherlands, is on the market for public tender after the Moerdijk Port Authority repurchased property formally reserved for Shell Moerdijk.

  • The Green Coastal Shipping programme declaration has been signed by a total of 18 Norwegian companies and organisations
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    Green coastal shipping in Norway

    2015-01-19T11:47:00Z

    A declaration of cooperation has been signed by key players in the Norwegian shipping industry to ensure that the country develops the most environmentally friendly coastal vessel fleet with an emphasis on LNG.

  • Contship Italia has recorded year-on-year growth
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    Contship Italia steps up to challenge

    2015-01-15T19:41:00Z

    Contship Italia has stepped up to the challenge set down by shipping lines in their pursuit of alliances, mergers and integration.

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    Getting the detail right on lasers

    2015-01-15T19:41:00Z

    An information paper from the Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association has stressed the importance of getting the details right when incorporating laser technology in an automation programme.

  • Konecranes
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    Konecranes RTGs head for West Africa

    2015-01-15T19:41:00Z

    A trio of Bolloré Group terminals in West Africa are to benefit from new Konecranes RTGs.

  • HHLA's CTB terminal just got even cleaner
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    Lowering emissions quayside

    2015-01-15T13:05:00Z

    Twelve low-emission Terex straddle carriers went into operation at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) at Hamburg this month in a bid to reduce emissions.

  • Crunch time: The US west coast ports, including Seattle, are facing gridlock
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    West coast ports gridlock crisis

    2015-01-15T13:01:00Z

    The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) warns that US west coast ports have reached gridlock with little space available for additional import containers arriving and no space for export and empty containers returning to the docks.

  • Save the date - GreenPort Congress 7-9 October 2015
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    Save the date! The Greenport Congress will be held on 7-9 October 2015

    2015-01-15T09:42:00Z

    In its 10th year, the GreenPort Congress, will be held on the 7-9 October 2015. It will provide decision makers from the port community - port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, logistics operators - with a meeting place to learn about and discuss the latest in sustainable development and environmental ...

  • Twelve Konecranes RTGs will be delivered to Algeciras and four to Apapa
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    Konecranes equips APM Terminals

    2015-01-14T15:27:00Z

    Konecranes has received a two part RTG order from APM Terminals to equip its terminals in Algeciras, Spain and Apapa in Lagos, Nigeria.

  • Building volume: Gdansk wants to build volumes and one way of doing this is by privatising operations Photo: KacperKowalski.pl/Port of Gdansk Authority SA
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    Cash injection for Gdansk

    2015-01-13T14:50:00Z

    Malta’s Mariner Capital has told Port Strategy it is "ready to invest" in Gdansk, as soon as it gets the nod from the port authority.

  • ACP wants to become more strategic for the export of LNG
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    Capitalising on LNG

    2015-01-13T10:36:00Z

    The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana, USA, in order to attract new customers from the LNG industry and encourage them to use the canal for export.

  • Helping hand: Accenture centre will give advice on port process and technology. Credit: ?? ?
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    Port centre of excellence unveiled

    2015-01-12T18:00:00Z

    Global management consultant, Accenture, has established a Ports Center of Excellence in Hong Kong to help provide terminal operators with process and technology expertise to improve performance, operations and enterprise.

  • The inaugural Danish Maritime Forum saw a plenary discussion on the new report called Unleashing the potential of the global maritime industry Photo: Flickr/Danish Maritime Days
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    The importance of collaborative action

    2015-01-12T12:32:00Z

    A new Danish Maritime Days report proposes 41 actions to address some of the most important challenges facing the global maritime industry – including how to grow and reduce its environmental impact at the same time.