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Political pressure blamed for withdrawal of Israel port bidders
There has been intense speculation in the Israeli press as to why two international pre-qualified companies unexpectedly dropped out of the bidding process to build new ports at both Ashdod and Haifa. Companies with interests in the Arab world, it has been suggested, fear losing existing work in that region.
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NewsUnpaid workers threaten new strike in Chile
Port workers in Chile are once again threatening to go back out on strike, citing the non-payment of agreed bonuses as the reason.
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Magnetic levitation to solve container transport problems in Russia
National Speedways OJSC has presented a project to the Leningrad Chamber of Commerce and Industry involving the use of magnetic levitation to move containers.
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NewsRotterdam losing out to unfair subsidies
“Unfair competition” means that Rotterdam could be missing out on 1m teu of additional container traffic every year, claims a report commissioned by the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure.
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NewsUkrainian ports still going strong
Ukraine’s three largest ports, Odessa, Ilyichevsk and Yuzhny, are all “stable” and “under control”, despite the current unrest in the country, but others are less secure.
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NewsUAE’s ‘first’ bulk and container railway terminal
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etihad Rail to plan an integrated bulk and container railway terminal facility at Khalifa Port.
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NewsNigerian seaport Bill woes
The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), says that the continued delay in the passage of the Ports and Harbours Bill might inhibit foreign investment in the port industry.
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NewsHMM to sell LNG transport business
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is to sell its LNG transport business for KRW 1.1 trillion (US$1.3bn) in a bid to boost its crippling financial status.
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NewsMOL LNG newbuild contract
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has ordered a new 165,000m³ LNG carrier which will be built by Japan Marine United of Tokyo.
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NewsJoint collaboration for green marine R&D
Research and development (R&D) in the marine industry has been thrust into the spotlight with the new collaboration between DNV GL and the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
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NewsAdani to build on Indian East coast
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, is working to strengthen its position on the country''s East coast with a new container terminal at Ennore Port.
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NewsHolidays in Mogadishu
It is a big step from the images presented by the 1993 movie Black Hawk Down to the idea of Mogadishu as a holiday resort.
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NewsWaste not, want not
Waste reception could be seen as a money spinner for switched on ports, explains HFW''s Rory Butler
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NewsESPO Award 2014 to honour the port with the best innovative environmental project
This year, the ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports is entering its sixth edition. For the 2014 competition, the theme ‘Innovative environmental projects’ was chosen.
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NewsSingapore Green Initiative
Environmental issues in the maritime industry are fast gaining prominence with increased awareness of the environmental footprints caused by shipping activities. As a major ship registry and port, Singapore is committed to environmentally-friendly shipping and port activities.
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NewsEPA approval for Wärtsilä shaft sealants
Wärtsilä’s environmentally-sustainable propeller shaft sealing solutions will continue to use mineral oil as they''ve been found to meet US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standards.
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NewsSpanish LNG studies receives EU support
The European Union has confirmed it will co-finance a series of studies to help make the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply for ships a reality on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
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NewsCall for papers GreenPort Congress and Cruise Conference released
On 14, 15 and 16 October, the 9th GreenPort Congress and second GreenPort Cruise Conference will take place in Barcelona. The congress will focus on the relationship between the port, its users, customers and stakeholders.
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NewsGreenheart Project in line for prize
Greenheart Project, an international non-profit organisation, is in line for the Royal Dutch Society of Engineers Prize for its solar-sail cargo ship – the world’s ‘first’.
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NewsSteady as she goes
Diversity in cargo and an interest in offshore business has kept Port Nelson on its toes. Iain MacIntyre reports
