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Deadline for first new Brazilian port tenders
Brazil''s Ports Ministry (SEP) is to publish the first tenders for new port concession on October 26.
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Victoria promotes Melbourne expansion
The Victorian Government has outlined its case for leasing the Port of Melbourne before a select committee inquiry convened to examine the case for the lease. The submission says a lease would best meet the goal of expanding the port.
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Kiwi ports experience differing years
Port Taranaki has returned a comparable dip of 3.2% in net after-tax profit to NZ$11.37m and CentrePort Wellington a rise of 4.2% in net after-tax profit (prior to earthquake and fair value adjustments) to NZ$12.3m during the 2014-2015 financial year.
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NewsNorwegian shore power initiative
Engineers, investors and representatives from the maritime sector are teaming up to expand the use of electrically powered ships in Norway.
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NewsLong Beach tops social study
A comprehensive social media report has taken a first look into container ports’ social media activities revealing how and why they interact with their local communities.
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CES launches modular reach stacker
CES Italy has presented its VRS Reach Stacker with variable wheelbase which has the ability to transform depending on load requirements.
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NewsGothenburg becomes climate neutral
The Gothenburg Port Authority says that for the first time this year it will become a climate neutral company. It has reduced emissions to a minimum by investing in solar panels, biogas, district heating and other initiatives.
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NewsAPM Terminals in Grup Maritim TCB takeover
In a deal worth around US$1bn, APM Terminals has announced that it intends to buy the remaining 39% of Grup Maritim TCB bringing its ownership of the company to 100%.
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NewsOslo and Cavotec join ship recharging initiative
Engineers, investors and representatives from the maritime sector are teaming up to expand the use of electrically powered ships in the Nordic country.
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Environmental plan for Port of Hueneme
The Port of Hueneme is aiming to minimise negative environmental impacts within the working waterfront while growing business within the port, as a part of its 2020 Strategic Plan.
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'Go Green' campaign a "great success"
Five leading terminal operators joined forces last month to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
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NewsUS Coast Guard in support of Port Ambrose
The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is making progress after gaining support from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG).
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NewsUS Coast Guard in support of Port Ambrose
The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is making progress after gaining support from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG).
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NewsHull’s low-carbon future
One year on the foundations for the Siemens development at ABP''s Alexandra Dock in Hull have been laid providing what has been called a foundation for the UK’s low-carbon future.
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NewsWider funding options for California ports
The state of California’s largest container ports are now in line for wider funding after Governor Jerry Brown signed a new Bill.
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NewsTyne staff face redundancies
The Port of Tyne is axing 40 jobs as part of a cost saving exercise as a consequence of falling coal handling volumes.
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NewsDover looks into green tidal energy
Experts from across North West Europe have met at the Port of Dover to conclude the three-year study into generating green tidal energy.
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NewsAntwerp bucks downturn trends
The Port of Antwerp looks to be in line for a record breaking year, having handled 156,515,552 tonnes of freight in the first nine months.
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NewsPERS certification for French ports
The French ports of Le Havre and Nantes-Saint-Nazaire have achieved Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certification, celebrated during the Gala Dinner at GreenPort Congress in Copenhagen last week.
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NewsCavotec wins global orders
Cavotec’s automated mooring technology, MoorMaster, has been ordered for application in Australia and America.
