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  • "Genova and Savona should be competing with ports in other regions, not with each other,” Luigi Merlo, Genova Port Authority
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    Keeping an open mind

    2014-08-06T10:00:00Z

    The merger of Savona and Genova port authorities is far from a done deal, as Alex Hughes discovers

  • NANHUA-Europe is a distributor of heavy duty LED Lighting designed for ports, crane-builders, offshore, marine and other heavy industries.
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    Improving safety, and reliability in the port

    2014-08-05T14:19:00Z

    LED lights help to conserve energy, they last longer and are better for the environment. One of the success stories is the use of Nanhua-Europe LED lighting in different port projects.

  • Malawi’s Shire River Basin is the country’s single most important water resource Photo: Mott MacDonald
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    Malawi River Basin programme

    2014-08-05T12:02:00Z

    Global engineering and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald, has been appointed to work on the first phase of the Shire River Basin Management Programme by Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture.

  • The parties will work together on the development, marketing and usage of LNG in-road transport and shipping
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    German MoU singed for LNG development

    2014-08-04T15:06:00Z

    Gazprom and Hafen-Entwicklungs-gesellschaft Rostock, operator of the Baltic Sea port of Rostock, have signed an LNG Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

  • The LNG hybrid barge will enable the Port of Hamburg to provide cold ironing power to cruise ships
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    Becker LNG barge at SMM

    2014-08-04T12:50:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems’ LNG Hybrid Barge will be on show at this year’s SMM exhibition, where it will be christened.

  • Market analysis: Investment in % of revenue, weighted by revenue for APMT, PSA, DP World, Cosco Pacific, HHLA and Eurokai (excl. Eurokai and DP World 2005/06) Source: Company reports
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    What does the future hold?

    2014-08-04T11:04:00Z

    Shipping lines are the centre of attention because the market is very dynamic, due to consolidation in the industry and vessels getting larger in terms of size and fleet. The container terminal industry is dynamic in almost the same way, but not as transparent, writes Daniel Schäfer

  • Top marks: Korfakkan achieved the highest productivity in 2013, according to JOC
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    Productivity up in 2013

    2014-08-04T10:33:00Z

    JOC’s latest Port Productivity database, which contains loading and unloading speeds for over 483 ports and 771 terminals, reveals that the top 25 operators in each region around the globe all increased productivity in 2013.

  • Cash plug: APM Terminals' Algeciras investment helped the port regain its top transhipment slot
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    Transhipment merry-go-round

    2014-08-04T10:00:00Z

    The fight for transhipment traffic in the Mediterranean shows no signs of weakening, finds Alex Hughes

  • Ports America is expanding at Long Beach. Photo: Paul Ottaviano
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    Ports America expands at Long Beach

    2014-08-01T11:24:00Z

    Ports America is expanding its box operations at the Port of Long Beach, with a 30% stake in rival container terminal operator, International Transportation Service (ITS).

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    More Jade Software for North America

    2014-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Jade Software is to supply its terminal operating system (TOS), Jade Master Terminal, to Alabama Steel Terminals LLC (AST) – the 10th order from North America in 18 months.

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    World’s largest hydraulic material handler launched

    2014-08-01T11:07:00Z

    Finland’s Mantsinen Group has added a new addition, and also the world’s largest, hydraulic material handler to its range.

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    GTT secures another LNG carrier order

    2014-08-01T11:02:00Z

    Gaztransport and Technigaz (GTT), designer of membrane containment systems for LNG transport and storage, has secured an order for nine LNG carriers being built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.

  • Poured in: Vale is heavily investing in its iron ore facilities
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    Making minerals count

    2014-08-01T10:00:00Z

    Despite the sensational headlines, ports are capitalising on iron ore potential. John Bensalhia reports

  • Environmental monitoring of the Savannah River is now underway
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    Environmental monitoring underway in Savannah

    2014-07-31T17:25:00Z

    Environmental monitoring for the Savannah Harbour Expansion Project (SHEP) is now underway following the signing of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 earlier this year.

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    Port development concerns

    2014-07-31T11:28:00Z

    The development of new ports and the expansion of existing ports is mostly determined by the market, but Drewry Shipping Consultants says a free market might not always be best.

  • The environmental aid will go to Finnlines Oyj, Viking Line Abp, and NLC Ferry Ab Oy (Wasaline)
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    Finland funds environmental upgrades

    2014-07-30T16:40:00Z

    The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has set aside €4.5m to help with costs related to sulphur scrubbers and the modification of fuel systems on ships.

  • Discussion and debate in the Working Groups
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    Get involved at the 9th GreenPort Congress!

    2014-07-30T16:34:00Z

    Book your place now to attend the working groups to share and discuss experiences with all participants at this year''s Greenport Congress taking place at the World Trade Centre, Barcelona on 15-17 October 2014.

  • New law could hit volumes at Chile's ports, including at Valparaiso (pictured)
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    Chilean port legislation could slash productivity

    2014-07-30T16:15:00Z

    Chile’s so-called ‘Short law on ports’ could cut productivity by around 20%, according to Francesco Schiaffino, general manager of Valparaiso box handling facility Terminal Pacífico Sur (TPS).

  • Algeciras is to benefit from infrastructure funding on its Madrid rail connection
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    Spain tariff freeze to fund urgent upgrades

    2014-07-30T16:15:00Z

    Spain''s National Ports Authority (Puertos del Estado) is proposing to freeze port tariffs at their current rates for 2015, having cut them in both 2014 and 2013. Last year''s cut reduced the organisation''s income by around €60m.

  • Barcelona Maritime Museum
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    Sign up to join in with the networking opportunities at social events

    2014-07-30T11:48:00Z

    The 2014 GreenPort Congress, GreenPort Cruise Conference, Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner will all be located in and around the Port of Barcelona. The Tour of Barcelona will take place on 17 October 2014.