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NewsMore strike troubles in Greece
Following the last spate of austerity strikes affecting European ports in November last year – strikes are once again threatening troubles at Greek ports, according to Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the global maritime services provider.
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NewsMPs urged to back alternatives to Severn barrage
UK MP’s on the Energy and Climate Change Committee, who are investigating a large scale barrage to harness the energy potential of the Bristol Channel, have heard that an alternative approach would be better for the environment and for industry.
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NewsTunnel vision for another year
We’ve welcomed in a new year, but as an industry we are facing the same set of problems; even a seasoned optimist like me is struggling to see any positives any time soon.
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NewsFinding a suitable match
Whether a good or bad thing, some ports are more prone to funds’ attentions than others.
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NewsCalling the shots
The devil is in the detail when it comes to accepting private equity funding, finds Stevie Knight
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NewsIMO sustainable development
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has launched this year’s World Maritime Day theme, ‘Sustainable development: IMO’s contribution beyond Rio+20’, calling on Governments and the shipping industry to join together and provide a positive contribution towards formulating sustainable maritime development goals.
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News‘World’s First’ electric car ferry
Norwegian shipyard, Fjellstrand, shipping company, Norled, and engineering giant, Siemens, have developed what they call the ‘World’s First’ completely electric car ferry.
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NewsTwin EEDI's for MAN powered bulkcarriers
Chinese shipowner Centrans (Tianjing) Ocean Shipping, has received EEDI compliance certificates for two 180,000dwt bulkcarrier newbuildings powered by MAN Diesel and Turbo.
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NewsAuckland on the road to resolution?
It looks like the Ports of Auckland (PoAL) may be willing to accept the facilitator’s recommendations to resolve the dispute with Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) over ‘competitive stevedoring’ - after more than year of troubles.
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NewsLegal issues darken skies
The leap forward in cloud technology has, unfortunately, outstripped its legal framework.
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NewsAPMT refutes ‘iron fist’ claim
APM Terminals has been accused of taking an ‘iron fist’ approach when dealing with port unions at the Costa Rican port of Moín – an accusation it vehemently denies.
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EU funded study for LNG vessels
The European Union is supporting a new study aimed at rectifying potential barriers to the construction and operation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuelled vessels with €1.2 million from the TEN-T Programme.
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NewsCloud surfing
Cloud computing opens up new avenues for port development, as Stevie Knight discovers
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NewsPort of Santa Marta’s efforts in protecting the environment
The Port of Santa Marta is a multipurpose logistics port with three specialised sub-terminals handling containers, break-bulk and coal. It is surrounded by the National Natural Park ‘Tayrona’, a sanctuary of biodiversity and the showcase of the country to the world. These natural resources and riches make of Santa Marta ...
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NewsPort Said escapes protest havoc
Despite reports of protestors attempting to break into the Port Said tourist port last Saturday afternoon, security measures put in place to protect Red Sea ports and guarantee the safe movement of traffic, seem largely to have worked.
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NewsRickmers-Linie renews ISO certification
Germany’s Rickmers-Line, the project and heavy lift liner expert, has successfully undergone the process of recertification according to the latest ISO Standards ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2009 and OHSAS 18001:2007.
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NewsPort of Cork signs up to energy savings
The Port of Cork, Ireland, has signed up as a partner of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to help deliver energy savings.
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NewsDP World throughput up in 2012
DP World handled 56.1m teu in 2012 – up 2.4% on the previous year, but it still faced a challenging second half, which forced the operator to change its short term strategy somewhat by divestment.
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NewsTaking the stress out of change
You work out your schedule and detailed workforce requirements based on ship arrival times, cranes deployed, number of gang hours required, even how many containers require twist-locking and how many don’t – and then everything changes.
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NewsDP World investment granted approval
According to media reports, Dubai based terminal operator, DP World, has been granted approval by the Indian Finance Ministry for its proposed container terminal investment project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
