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DP World and HPH go ‘green’
DP World and Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) are joining forces to run a ‘Waste Reduction Campaign’ in a bid to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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Maryland ‘green’ efforts recognised
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) has been awarded for its environmental efforts to identify and control the impacts of activities, products and services.
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NewsMore than just a Conference!
The 9th GreenPort Congress, incorporating the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, will focus on improving the relationships between ports, its users, customers and stakeholders and well as addressing the environmental and sustainability aspects facing cruise terminals around the world including. During the event delegates will have the option to attend the ...
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NewsReasons to attend this industry leading event
Whilst the popularity of virtual events has increased over the years there’s still nothing quite like attending a conference and meeting like-minded individuals and business decision makers. Many delegates who attend our events state that face to face meetings are without doubt the most important aspect of attending the conference. ...
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NewsOne month to go – book now to avoid disappointment
With just one month left before the 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, now really is the best time to book to avoid disappointment. The conference offers delegates an opportunity to hear from industry leading experts as well as offering working groups and focus sessions. Book your ...
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NewsContainer scanning back on the agenda?
The container scanning debate has raised its head again in the US with Congress introducing legislation that could bring 100% container scanning to US ports firmly back on the agenda.
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NewsEnsuring future environmental measures
The cruise industry says that it wants to ensure future environmental measures are simple to administer, cost-effective and proportionate, things that are crucial to effective greening of the cruise industry, writes Anne-Marie Causer, GreenPort News Editor.
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NewsPromoting fuel savings with SmartSpeed
US based Applied Weather Technology (AWT), a StormGeo company, has launched AWT SmartSpeed, which it says is the first route advisory service to use advanced optimisation to set both optimum route and speed for each segment of a voyage.
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NewsWärtsilä addresses market demands with new CPP
Wärtsilä introduced its latest Controllable Pitch (CP) propeller system at the 2014 SMM Exhibition last week, which it says addresses the demands of medium and large sized vessel owners.
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NewsTiger funding boost for US ports
The US Department of Transportation is to provide $600m for 72 transportation projects in 46 states and the District of Columbia through its 2014 TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) program.
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NewsBoxing clever at Manila
The Philippines Port Authority (PPA) has started trucking out overstaying containers from Manila as per its promise to relieve congestion at the port.
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NewsOptimism for port investment rises among owners
The latest Trelleborg Barometer Report reveals port owners and operators are most optimistic for future investment in the sector since the annual survey began in 2010, despite other challenges ahead.
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Weighing services a potential revenue stream
There is a strong business case for terminal operators to invest in spreader weighing technology in advance of incoming IMO legislation, according to manufacturer Bromma.
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NewsBromma eyes replacement market
Spreader manufacturer Bromma is gearing up for a spike in replacement orders around 2016-2017.
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Tauranga leads record NZ financials
Port of Tauranga has delivered a new record underlying net profit of NZ$78.3m (up 1.3%) and revenue of NZ$266.3 (up 9.1%) for the financial year to June 30, 2014.
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Third LPC death in ten months
Mechanic Brad Fletcher recently became the third workplace fatality at Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) in ten months when reportedly toppling from an extended scissor-lift while he and a workmate were attempting to jump-start a straddle carrier.
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Auckland refutes collusion smear
Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) national president Garry Parsloe is demanding Ports of Auckland’s senior management and board reveal what relationships and dealings they had with right wing “attack bloggers” during the recent industrial dispute.
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Competition commission targets reform
Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman has proposed microeconomic reforms for the shipping sector, including ports increasing their productivity by raising congestion pricing.
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Second Victoria terminal ‘needs more thought’
A report from Australia’s Victoria University has suggested more detailed research is required to decide on where Victoria’s second container port should be established.
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Denmark: State of Green
Denmark’s State of Green initiative, a collective group of Danish stakeholders in the green energy and environmental fields, is launching a new section to its website focusing on green maritime solutions.
