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NewsPorts America on board at Nova Scotia
Ports America has signed an agreement with an Australian investment firm to develop and manage Novaporte, the planned new mega container terminal at the Port of Sydney in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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NewsPartners in the logistics chain
The Port of Rotterdam is one of the partners involved in a major new €2.2 million logistics project focusing on blockchain technology to improve the efficiency of the transport sector.
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NewsPolicy recommendations for Chile’s ports
The International Transport Forum (ITF)’s latest report has highlighted policy recommendations to improve the performance and impacts of Chile’s ports.
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FEPORT wants support for private operators
In its most recent white paper, FEPORT calls for the establishment of what it calls a “real enabling framework” for private investment in EU ports.
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NewsHamburg emissions pilot bears fruit
The Hamburg Port Authority’s pilot emissions project with Kii, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, is allowing the port authority to analyse its pollution output and tackle the source of any problem.
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NewsKonecranes' Power Drive promises fuel savings
Konecranes has launched a new driveline technology for lift trucks that delivers up to 25% in fuel savings.
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NewsKonecranes power drive
Konecranes has launched a new driveline technology for lift trucks that delivers up to 25% in fuel savings.
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Haropa hackathon highlights innovation
HAROPA has completed the first French port Hackaton, Normandy French Tech, on the topic of the Seine Valley Smart Port which took place on 18-19 November.
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NewsHamburg emissions pilot bears fruit
The Hamburg Port Authority’s pilot emissions project with Kii, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, is allowing the port authority to analyse its pollution output and tackle the source of any problem.
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Black Sea container growth
According to Informall’s Black Sea Container Market Review 9m 2016, Black Sea container terminals in Ukraine, Romania, Russia and Bulgaria handled just over 1.8m teu in the first nine months of 2016. Total growth achieved by these countries was 9.64% higher than the same period last year.
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NewsKalmar receives first order for new handling range
Kalmar has received an order from the Port of Vienna’s WienCont Container Terminal for three new twin-lift capability empty container handlers.
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NewsDP World pairs up with global investment partner
DP World has formed an investment platform in partnership with one of North America’s largest pension fund managers, through which it will invest in global ports and terminals with a focus on investment grade countries.
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NewsPrincess Cruises fined for oil dumping
Princess Cruise Lines has pleaded guilty to seven federal charges in an illegal ocean pollution case involving dumping oily waste at sea.
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NewsEnergy efficient marine lanterns
Sabik Marine, part of Carmanah Technologies Corporation, has launched its next generation short to medium range self-contained lantern to the market.
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NewsPower source
More ports are turning to renewable sources to power operations, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsRisky times
If the customer is always right, what happens when the customer goes bankrupt? Felicity Landon reports
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Another miserable year
COMMENT: The port and shipping industry really do not have much to look forward to these days. Despite all the recent scrapping of ships of all types, there is still a surplus of tonnage that slack demand cannot fill, writes Ben Hackett.
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Dealing in intermodal truths
COMMENT: The Inland Terminal conference in Basel in November brought together an interesting mix of stakeholders in intermodal logistics. I shared with delegates some of the findings of research on intermodal connections, based on a database developed by Intermodal Links, writes Peter de Langen.
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NewsPerils of Mother Nature
COMMENT: Never underestimate the power of Mother Nature. This is a reality that many seafarers fully appreciate, but not one that that is always grasped by those of us with our feet on terra firma. That is until an event occurs like the one in Brisbane on November 13 and ...
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NewsAmerican dream
Yilport''s bid for Port America could prove to be a lynchpin for its global ambitions, finds Alex Hughes
