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  • Nigeria trails behind smaller economies in Africa in terms of port and maritime activities, reveals report. Credit: Nigerian Ports Authority.
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    Nigeria losing out to port inefficiency

    2016-10-25T14:49:00Z

    A study jointly conducted by the Financial Derivatives Company and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry titled Nigeria: Reforming the Maritime Ports has revealed that Nigeria is losing N1tn (US$3bn) per year in revenue due to inefficiency at the nation’s ports.

  • Iranian minister Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi said that co-operation between Iran and the Netherlands is key to restoring corridors between Europe and the East. Credit: TRACECA.
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    Iran, Netherlands sign MoU for port co-operation

    2016-10-25T14:49:00Z

    Iran’s minister of roads and urban development Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi and minister of infrastructure and the environment of the Netherlands Schultz van Haegen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for bilateral maritime transport and port co-operation.

  • Treasure secretary Jacob Lew believes that waiving the ban will “unlock greater economic opportunity for Cubans and Americans”. Credit: United States Treasury Department.
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    Port of Mariel’s US transhipment potential

    2016-10-25T14:49:00Z

    Opportunities for the port of Mariel to capture US transhipment volumes have significantly improved since the US government lifted a ban restricting foreign vessels from calling at US ports within six months of calling at Cuba.

  • Three Chinese companies will help build a $1.9m port in the Strait of Malacca. Credit: CIA World Factbook.
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    Chinese firms to help Malaysia build deepwater port

    2016-10-25T14:49:00Z

    Three Chinese firms have been selected to help build a new deepwater port in the Strait of Malacca, Malaysia.

  • ICTSI selected JLT Computers for its Basra Gateway Terminal.
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    JLT delivers mobile computers to Basra Gateway Terminal

    2016-10-25T14:49:00Z

    JLT Mobile Computers has delivered a batch of 50 JLT VERSO 12 mobile computers to Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT).

  • Strategic thinking: The terminal relocated to the Arken area next to Gothenburg Roro Terminal
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    Gothenburg to shift intermodal terminal

    2016-10-25T13:13:00Z

    Plans are in place to move the freight terminal currently located in the central city of Gothenburg to the Port of Gothenburg to allow for a higher proportion of transport by rail instead of road.

  • ort-related CO2 emissions are projected to increase from current levels
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    EPA reports on port strategy

    2016-10-25T09:44:00Z

    The latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study has found that technology standards and fuel sulphur limits are expected to significantly reduce emissions, but there is still a lot more than can be done.

  • At the touch of a button the operator sets into action a pre-programmed lift cycle which weighs the container
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    Hyster static weighing solution

    2016-10-24T13:18:00Z

    Hyster has launched what it calls a quick and easy solution to the recently introduced SOLAS Legislation on container weighing.

  • Motherwell Bridge Industries has acquired engineering company Techniplus
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    Motherwell Bridge buys Konecranes subsidiary

    2016-10-24T10:55:00Z

    Motherwell Bridge Industries has acquired the Moroccan engineering firm Techniplus, from its partner Konecranes of Finland.

  • Thanks to ABB, 'Tycho Brahe' and 'Aurora' will become the largest emission-free electric ferries in the world
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    Green innovation up for efficiency awards

    2016-10-24T10:51:00Z

    ABB has been shortlisted for a prestigious environmental award for modernising two vessels that will become the largest emission-free electric ferries in the world.

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    Ports work on LNG bunkering standards

    2016-10-24T09:26:00Z

    The ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam, Singapore and Zeebrugge have developed the first set of harmonised LNG bunkering standards.

  • The glass is being installed on all windows at Samskip’s head office
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    Carbon emission cutting glass

    2016-10-21T16:02:00Z

    Samskip is installing specially laminated glass that blocks infra-red rays but not daylight as part of its sustainability strategy.

  • Nine new Kalmar straddle carriers being discharged at DP World Southampton
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    DP World Southampton strengthens fleet

    2016-10-21T15:02:00Z

    DP World Southampton has received nine new Kalmar machines to strengthen its straddle carrier fleet.

  • MaK 16 M 46 DF dual fuel engines for LNG cruise ship
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    LNG power for cruise ships

    2016-10-20T15:57:00Z

    Caterpillar Marine’s dual fuel engine has been chosen for a new generation of cruise ships, as the company works to strengthen its position in the LNG marine propulsion market.

  • Joint venture: COSCO has come onboard with APMT's operations in Vado
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    APM Terminals brings COSCO onboard at Vado

    2016-10-20T14:22:00Z

    APM Terminals has concluded an agreement with China COSCO Shipping Ports for the sale of a minority share in a new joint venture created for the APM Terminals Global Terminal Network’s operations in Vado, Italy.

  • Port of Durban is planning to conduct its future operations through wireless technology. Credit: Transnet National Ports Authority.
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    Port of Durban gets smarter

    2016-10-20T13:57:00Z

    The Port of Durban is seeking to introduce new and exciting digital initiatives that will see some of its operations being conducted through wireless technology in the future.

  • Extension works are underway at the Port of Freetown.
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    Bolloré Ports starts extension works

    2016-10-20T13:57:00Z

    Bolloré Ports has started construction on the extension of the container terminal at the Port of Freetown.

  • L-R: Roy Van Eijsden, Simon Harries and Andy Penfold, building maritime consultancy at WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff
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    WSP PB ramps up maritime focus

    2016-10-20T13:57:00Z

    The consulting company WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff is stepping up its focus on the maritime sector. Just over a year on from acquiring Parsons Brinckerhoff, a name well known in North America for its maritime sector expertise, WSP has added to its professional services armoury key Royal HaskoningDHV personnel with a ...

  • The reduction of GHG emissions from ships is on the agenda for MEPC 70
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    Shipping industry lobbies for change

    2016-10-20T12:54:00Z

    Ahead of the forthcoming 70th Session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), shippers have been lobbying hard to secure increased environmental legislation for the industry.

  • Long Beach has reported 16.6% drop in imports compared with last September
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    Hanjin bankruptcy affects Long Beach figures

    2016-10-20T11:25:00Z

    Port statistics for September show that the Port of Long Beach has been affected by the on-going Hanjin Shipping saga.