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  • The European Commission Ship Recycling Regulation was adopted in November 2013 Photo: NGO Shipbreaking Platform
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    Getting on board with ship recycling

    2014-12-23T13:39:00Z

    Two Chinese ship recycling yards have applied to be listed in the future EU list of ship recycling facilities.

  • Growth strategy: Marseille Fos wants to become a viable gateway alternative in Northern Europe
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    Marseille Fos growth strategy

    2014-12-23T10:49:00Z

    The Marseille Fos port authority has set out a strategy for growth over the next four years to make it a viable gateway alternative to other ports in northern Europe.

  • Barbados is doing its bit in terms of environmental stewardship Photo: Flickr/Roger Wollstadt
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    Barbados looks to greenhouse gas ratings

    2014-12-22T17:25:00Z

    Barbados Port has signed up with the RightShip and Carbon War Room greenhouse gas rating programme, which rewards vessels with better energy efficient ratings.

  • AMPT is beginning work on the new terminal project in Costa Rica
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    APMT begins work in Costa Rica

    2014-12-22T17:11:00Z

    APM Terminals Moin is beginning work on a new terminal project in Costa Rica after receiving approval from the country’s environmental agency.

  • HAROPA, the fifth largest port complex in Northern Europe, is a joint venture between the ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris Photo: Wiki/Philippe Amlès
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    HAROPA port system praise

    2014-12-22T12:26:00Z

    The HAROPA port system has received praise from ESPO for the role it''s playing in making the Seine artery a logistics system that is both competitive and sustainable.

  • Antwerp is already known for its efficient handling of barge traffic
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    Focusing on efficient barge transport

    2014-12-19T12:24:00Z

    Antwerp is working towards keeping barge traffic flowing smoothly through the port in collaboration with other partners in the supply chain.

  • The Port of Dover is working hard to reduce emissions and waste
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    Dover promotes ‘green’ culture

    2014-12-19T11:26:00Z

    The UK’s Port of Dover is working hard to promote a ‘green’ culture after hitting major eco-friendly milestones and it''s preparing for new development in 2015.

  • PurpleTRAC will be used to screen port arrivals and Panama Canal transits
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    Panama takes Ebola precautions

    2014-12-19T10:36:00Z

    The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) is using Pole Star’s PurpleTRAC sanctions compliance and risk management service – the first port state to do so – to protect against the outbreak of Ebola.

  • Safety first: MetraWeather's real time Sydney forecasts improved port operations
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    Storm front

    2014-12-19T10:00:00Z

    What precautions and preparations can ports take to weather the storm, asks John Bensalhia

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    Felixstowe updates operations

    2014-12-18T17:01:00Z

    The UK’s Port of Felixstowe is keeping its customers up-to-date with the status of containers with a newly launched mobile phone app.

  • Pay out: New port taxes have the local community up in arms. Credit: Philip Spittle
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    Buenos Aires port charges slammed

    2014-12-18T15:29:00Z

    Argentina''s Chamber of Private Commercial Ports (CPPC) has criticised the decision taken by the Buenos Aires provincial government to include various new port taxes in its 2015 budget, claiming that they violate both existing legislation and the national constitution.

  • All change: is the sun setting on current Spanish stevedoring rules? Credit: Claudi Cervello
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    EU rules Spanish stevedoring practices illegal

    2014-12-18T15:29:00Z

    Spain''s National Ports Authority - Puertos del Estado – has been forced by the European Union''s Court of Justice to change the way it provides stevedoring services in its domestic ports.

  • Mikael Florén, director of Siwertell Services (centre), accepted the award
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    Another industry award for Siwertell

    2014-12-18T11:08:00Z

    Siwertell, part of Cargotec, has been awarded the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) ‘Best Ship Loading/Unloading System’ award for the fourth time.

  • Trouble is brewing in Rotterdam. Photo: Freek van Arkel
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    Dockers unite against Dutch automation plans

    2014-12-17T16:36:00Z

    European dockers joined forces this week in Rotterdam to protest against the port’s plans to expand as concerns over job losses on the back of increasing automation mount.

  • Maasvlakte II is said to be the world’s first container terminal to achieve zero emissions both on and off site
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    Wind power for Maasvlakte II

    2014-12-17T15:30:00Z

    APM Terminals has signed a two-year contract with Amsterdam based NV Nuon Energy for wind powered generated electricity to power the new cranes and handling equipment at the new Maasvlakte II terminal.

  • Flying high: Iran sees a bright future for its ports. Credit: Yeowhazup
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    Opening doors

    2014-12-17T10:00:00Z

    A temporary lift of sanctions is raising hopes for a boost in Iran''s port and terminal business. Aiden Grange reports

  • Risk taker: someone needs to be responsible for crane lockdowns when the weather turns. Credit: Evan Leeson
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    When a foul wind blows

    2014-12-17T10:00:00Z

    Laurence Jones warns that someone needs to take responsibility for windstorm lockdowns of cranes. Despite an historically long run of relatively benign North Atlantic hurricane seasons, most people now accept that climate change is happening and we are now seeing severe windstorms in locations they have seldom occurred before.

  • These are the first orders for Wärtsilä Aquarius UV systems for newbuild vessels from a Japanese shipyard
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    Achieving ballast water compliance

    2014-12-16T17:35:00Z

    Six new bulk carriers being built at the Namura and Onomichi shipyards in Japan, are to be fitted with 12 Wärtsilä Aquarius UV ballast water management systems (BWMS) enabling them to achieve compliance with anticipated environmental regulations.

  • The FSP LNG containment system uses flat plate technology to overcome the issues associated with partial filling and sloshing
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    Braemar LNG containment system

    2014-12-16T16:06:00Z

    Braemar LNG is moving to the next phase of developing its new containment system after signing a licence agreement with General Dynamics NASSCO to use its patents in design and construction of the system.

  • Maasvlakte II is said to be the world’s first container terminal to achieve zero emissions both on and off site
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    Wind power for Maasvlakte II

    2014-12-16T11:58:00Z

    APM Terminals has signed a two-year contract with Amsterdam based NV Nuon Energy for wind powered generated electricity to power the new cranes and handling equipment at the new Maasvlakte II terminal.