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NewsCall for Papers Reminder – deadline 10 April 2015
If you’d like to be considered for this year’s GreenPort Congress or GreenPort Cruise Conference programme you will need to ensure your abstract is submitted no later than 10 April 2015.
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NewsNot able to attend last year? Download the papers and presentations now!
The 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference saw more than 200 industry professionals and organisations come together to discuss the latest in sustainable environmental practice in order to help reduce carbon footprint, whilst becoming more sensitive to the environmental considerations within the whole port community.
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NewsPreferential hotel room rates available - book now!
If you’re looking to book a hotel for your stay during the conference then we have secured preferential rates at three local hotels, which have been selected for their comfort rating and high level of customer service. Book today!
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NewsCanadians take a stake in ABP
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have signed an agreement to invest approximately £1.6bn (C$2.9bn) to acquire a 30% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP).
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Too many challenges for container terminals
Drewry Shipping Consultants sees "more challenges and less opportunities" for the container terminal industry going forward.
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Liner companies need to throw out the rulebook
"Significant" opportunities exist for liner shipping companies to improve costs, productivity and efficiency, but there needs to a significant change of mindset, according to shipping expert Ron Widdows.
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Navis launches Terminal Intelligence Portal
Software specialist Navis has launched its Terminal Business Intelligence Portal in response to a need to increase terminal productivity.
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NewsNew mapping software for sustainable freight
A new decision support mapping software tool has been developed to help local authorities and urban planners minimise congestion and emissions to develop sustainable freight plans.
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NewsEnergy efficient warehousing
A new warehouse with a range of environmental features has been built at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Immingham to provide increased storage space for bulk cargoes and help the port meet its efficiency targets.
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NewsUS ports labour contract not a done deal
The tentative labour deal reached between The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) may be in jeopardy with reports of the union having to fend off efforts by militant members to jettison the deal
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NewsCongestion surcharge hits Rotterdam
Transbox, the container transport provider in Benelux and brand of Contargo, is introducing a congestion surcharge for containers to be handled in Rotterdam – a move expected to help ease any future congestion.
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NewsGetting better connected
The UK''s Peel Ports has welcomed a new joint report by the UK government and Transport for the North (TfN) detailing a blueprint to get Northern England better connected and allow greater movement of freight to and from ports.
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NewsPort Ambrose project on hold again
The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is once again on rocky ground as the processing of the Final Environmental Impact (Final EIS) application is suspended for a second time.
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NewsCavotec powers up ports
Global engineering group, Cavotec, has secured over €10m in port equipment orders which includes two separate orders for its Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) systems from a European ship owner.
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Spain not ready to make stevedoring changes
Economic Development minister Ana Pastor, under pressure to reform Spain''s existing stevedoring practices, has revealed that “there isn''t a proposal” on the table.
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Call for Buenos Aires tender to be postponed
Three professional bodies in Argentina have asked for the tender covering the concession to operate Terminal 5 at the Port of Buenos Aires to be postponed.
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NewsDunkirk dredging project gets EU funding
Around €550,000 in European funding has been awarded to the Port of Dunkirk for its plans to improve access to the western harbour to make way for larger ships.
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EU port regulation will undermine UK ports
The latest incarnation of the proposed EU Port Services Regulation could challenge UK port potential, according to the country’s largest port operator.
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NewsLNG infrastructure deadlock
As the use of LNG as a fuel picks up in northern Europe, there is potential to expand the sector in the Mediterranean but a lack of widespread bunkering infrastructure and an advanced supply chain are blocking development, according to a new whitepaper.
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NewsCMA CGM wins Jamaican concession
Jamaican authorities have granted the CMA CGM subsidiary Terminal Link the long-term concession to operate and develop the Kingston Container Terminal (KCT).
