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KR and Busan Port join forces
The Korean Register of Shipping (KR) and the Busan Port Authority (BPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on environmental initiatives and other maritime activities.
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NewsShipping carrier quits Australia
Recent media reports suggest that Israel’s ZIM Integrated Shipping Service and its affiliate Gold Star Line will leave Australia next month, possibly leaving a large gap in trade for Oz ports.
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NewsNew global port alliance
Seven leading international universities have set up the Global Port Research Alliance (GPRA) in response to the global and complex challenges faced by the port sector and related maritime and logistics industries.
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NewsHigh maintenance
Independent maintenance, repair and overhaul companies are making their mark, as John Bensalhia finds out
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NewsTug profile provides challenge for clean and efficient operations
The operating profile of a typical harbour tug could almost have been designed to maximise emissions; so the ‘green’ tug concept presents a challenge to ship designers, but it is a challenge they are accepting, with success.
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NewsEquipment and product round-up
The new year has seen new product launches and new orders for some of the big port equipment manufacturers.
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NewsDate change: 2-3 September 2014!
With the proximity of the general elections and the likely unavailability of government and ministry employees, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference has been postponed until 2-3 September 2014.
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NewsGo ahead for expansion Gorgon gas development
Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted conditional approval to Chevron Australia’s proposal to increase the footprint of its Gorgon Gas development.
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NewsStrikes cripple Chilean ports
A two-day strike called by dock workers in Chile''s southern Biobío region in support of striking colleagues at the port of Angamos ended on January 10. However, the threat of further action has not been ruled out.
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Broad range of lighting opinions
As the LEP versus LED battle rages on, similarities and differences, strengths and weaknesses are being tossed around by industry experts.
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NewsEU grant for analysing LNG potential
The European Union will support a series of studies under the auspices of a €1m grant from the TEN-T Programme to analyse the potential introduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure in Spain and France.
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NewsLight pools
The LEP vs LED debate is causing a storm in port lighting circles as Alex Hughes explains
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NewsSupporting information free flow
AssetRight''s Malcolm Youll calls for the creation of a port equipment industry ''standard'' to allow for an open system for data transfer
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NewsDredging spoils argument in Oz
Environmental agencies are calling on the authorities to prevent the dumping of dredging spoils at Abbot Point because it''s too close to the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsChennai project fails to attract bidders?
Apparently the tender process to develop a disused coal terminal at the Indian government''s Chennai port has ended with no bids being received.
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NewsDurban Container Terminal development still on
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says that the plan to lengthen and deepen Durban harbour is still on, despite media reports that it has come under fire from environmental organisations.
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NewsPrepare for the worst
In the wake of the devastating effects of typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines, the debate has intensified as to the effects of global warming on tropical storms.
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Aversion to PPPs
Public private partnerships in the Philippines have not, generally speaking, fared well.
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NewsSvitzer Australia assist with LNG shipments
Svitzer Australia is to supply four 33m, 80 tonne bollard-pull tugs to help export shipments from the Chevron-operated Wheatstone LNG terminal as part of a AUS$650m (US$579m) contract.
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New guidance on ballast water
Lloyd’s Register has published a new guide on understanding ballast water management.
