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  • There are currently 20 ports in Europe that hold a valid PERS certificate
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    Ports awarded for high environmental standards

    2014-10-22T11:34:00Z

    The ports of Calais, Cork and Moerdijk all received recognition for high environmental standards during the Gala dinner at this year’s GreenPort Congress in Barcelona.

  • A test engine running on glycerine was demonstrated at Seawork International 2014 earlier this year
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    Sustainable project unveils new fuel

    2014-10-22T11:33:00Z

    A viable, “exceptionally” clean alternative marine fuel has been introduced by Marine South East’s Glycerine Fuel for Marine Sustainability (GLEAMS) project, following a year of research.

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    Reforms outlined for Indonesian ports

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    Indonesia should consider four new initiatives to build a world class port network, Hans Patuwo and Robert Carey, partners at McKinsey and Company have urged in an opinion piece in the Jakarta Post.

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    Spain to invest €864m in ports in 2015

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    Spain''s National Ports Authority (PdelE) is to invest €864m in ports in 2015, divided between areas including buildings, security installations, IT, telecommunications, port access and infrastructure.

  • Investigation: there are competition concerns regarding some terminals. Credit: Philip Spittle
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    Brazilian operators under competition microscope

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    Tecon Salvador, Intermarítima Terminals, Tecon Rio Grande and Rodrimar Transport, Industrial Equipment and General Stores, which operate at the ports of Salvador, Rio Grande and Santos, have been referred to Brazil''s competition authority, CADE, in respect of possible anti-competitive practices.

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    Dawei firmly back on the agenda

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Thailand’s Prime Minister, has visited neighbouring Myanmar for official discussions which included the development of Dawei Deep Sea port, Thailand’s official NNT, news agency said.

  • Dark times: Brisbane "nightmare" for shippers. Credit: Robert Pratt
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    Outrage at DPW Brisbane failings

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    The performance of DP World’s automated Brisbane terminal has come in for a rebuke by customers. Several went public with their criticisms, one calling DPWA’s service in Brisbane “a nightmare” and another saying there had been “endless dramas unforseen” with “charges beyond belief”.

  • Alternatives: Victoria's second container terminals may not be in Hastings
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    Hastings not a done deal says Labor

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    Up to six possible locations for an international container port are being considered for Australia’s Victoria, the state’s opposition Labor Party says.

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    Queensland opts for port leasing option

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    The Ports of Gladstone and Townsville are to be leased by the Queensland Government in a bid to reduce its debt.

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    Tensions exposed at Lyttelton

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    Underlying tensions between management of Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) have come to the fore over a mandatory drug testing initiative.

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    New Zealand ports financial improvements

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    LPC has reported a flat earthquake-adjusted after-tax annual profit of NZ$15.1m (US$12m) and comparable 4.7% rise in revenue to NZ$115.8m.

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    STS air draft issues causing headaches

    2014-10-22T11:05:00Z

    Reports have surfaced claiming that brand new super-post-panamax cranes ordered specifically to enable box terminals to handle the largest ships afloat are experiencing air draft issues.

  • The SC20 Energy+ is designed for low rolling resistance, while the SC20 Mileage+ is designed for challenging applications
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    Continental speciality tyres prove their worth

    2014-10-21T15:43:00Z

    Continental says its recently introduced Commercial Speciality Tyres (CST), SC20 Mileage+ and SC20 Energy+, are proving successful in helping companies in the logistics sector achieve economic success.

  • The IMO is working hard towards solving the BWM Convention implementation issues
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    IMO tackles BWM implementation

    2014-10-21T15:21:00Z

    Measures to help accelerate the entry into force and implementation of the international Ballast Water Convention have been adopted by the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC).

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    MOL recognised as climate change leader

    2014-10-20T16:37:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been recognised as a leader for climate change transparency by international, not-for-profit organisation, CDP.

  • The new lift trucks feature EU stage 4/EPA 4f engines
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    Konecranes unveils new 'greener' lift trucks

    2014-10-20T16:20:00Z

    Konecranes has launched a new range of lift trucks complete with EU stage 4/EPA 4f engines, which are said to offer lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions and more power.

  • The first test connection has been carried out with AIDA Cruise’s 'AIDAsol' cruise ship
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    Hamburg’s hybrid barge

    2014-10-20T15:25:00Z

    The Port of Hamburg has finally got its environmentally friendly alternative for supplying power to cruise ships at berth – Becker Marine System’s floating LNG hybrid barge.

  • The newly developed app helps increase productivity and mitigates against truck congestion at the terminal
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    Interactive truck training

    2014-10-20T14:37:00Z

    The importance of training is paramount to achieving efficient operations and terminal productivity, but the issue of how it is delivered is quite complex and can be expensive and ineffective if it’s approached in the wrong way.

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    Inatech tool helps ensure ECA compliance

    2014-10-17T16:36:00Z

    Cloud software and IT services provider, Inatech, has launched a new rules-based application and reporting tool to help shipowners ensure they comply with upcoming 2015 ECA regulations.

  • The addition of Yilport Oslo will help Yilport Holding towards its aim of being a top-10 operator by 2025
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    Yilport chosen at Oslo operator

    2014-10-17T14:37:00Z

    Yilport Holding is to operate the Port of Oslo’s new container facility at Sjursøya – a move that the port hopes will help boost its competitiveness.