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  • Artist impression of LNG bunkering Photo: TGE
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    LNG bunkering in Europe

    2012-04-25T13:59:00Z

    Det Norske Veritas (DNV) is conducting a feasibility study for the Flemish Government relating to the provision of LNG bunkering facilities in three Belgian ports.

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    Embracing social responsibility

    2012-04-25T10:00:00Z

    While public-private partnerships may be the favoured new look for India, the long-hand of government control can still be felt in several areas.

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    Thailand powers ahead with port plans

    2012-04-24T21:42:00Z

    Thailand is moving on with developing its ports and supply chain as it positions itself as the hub of Upper ASEAN, a senior Thai official told Port Strategy.

  • Kalmar ESC340W straddle carriers in action at Le Havre
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    Cargotec straddles Malaysia

    2012-04-24T21:42:00Z

    Cargotec has secured a deal to supply four of its Kalmar ESC340W straddle carriers to Malaysian port operator Northport (Malaysia) Bhd.

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    Tauranga congestion easing

    2012-04-24T21:42:00Z

    Ports of Auckland’s return to full operating capacity following the cessation of industrial action has seen a gradual easing of congestion at the Port of Tauranga.

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    Northport’s future container role

    2012-04-24T21:42:00Z

    Speculation Northport is about to fulfill a blossoming role handling spill-over container volumes from Auckland and Tauranga has been calmed by port company business development manager John Lee-Richards.

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    Large ships trouble Australian ports

    2012-04-24T21:41:00Z

    An Australian port economist says the pressures on ports are being significantly increased by the challenges of catering for larger ships.

  • Andreas Chrysostomou, Chairman MEPC, IMO Photo: IMO
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    Industry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference

    2012-04-24T17:27:00Z

    Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.

  • Andreas Chrysostomou, Chairman MEPC, IMO Photo: IMO
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    Industry backs Propulsion & Emissions Conference

    2012-04-24T17:18:00Z

    Mercator Media’s 34th Motorship Propulsion and Emissions Conference, being held in Hamburg, Germany on the 23-24 May 2012, is getting full backing from the industry.

  • For some companies, regulations will be a question of life or death
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    Mixed blessings - and a warning

    2012-04-24T15:00:00Z

    Although there is no overall conflict between CO2 reductions and financial results as efficiency issues "become business critical", Leonardo Sonzio of Wärtsilä says that for some, regulations “will be a matter of life and death”.

  • CSR is increasingly tied to commercial success
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    Measuring port environmental performance

    2012-04-24T11:00:00Z

    As ports around the world embrace the commercial, reputational and environmental benefits that boosting green credentials can bring, the issue of measuring environmental performance is gaining momentum, writes Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive.

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    Open arms greet private investors

    2012-04-24T10:00:00Z

    Major ports have undertaken aggressive expansion plans to boost capacity such as dredging and development of new berths using the Public Private Partnership model.

  • The Port of Oostende – flying the flag for change
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    PATCH ports target Seawork

    2012-04-23T18:47:00Z

    Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) is representing the interests of the industry at the Seawork 2012 conference this year - with the aim of helping ports improve strategy on the important issues of management, financing and cooperation.

  • The Port of Oostende – flying the flag for change
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    PATCH ports target Seawork

    2012-04-23T18:29:00Z

    Ports Adapting to Change (PATCH) is hosting a conference at Seawork 2012 this year - helping ports to improve strategy on the important issues of management, financing and cooperation.

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    Towards hub status

    2012-04-23T10:00:00Z

    South Asia is facing up to the challenge of becoming a serious link in the East-West container trades.

  • Miami is investing in the future with improved infrastructure developments
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    Getting a headstart

    2012-04-20T10:00:00Z

    Florida''s darling is investing in cargo, cruise and onward carriage. Barry Parker reports

  • Rail is an extremely important asset to CentrePort
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    Canada's CentrePort flying high

    2012-04-19T20:00:00Z

    The strategically placed CentrePort in Canada has announced the second phase of its Brookside Industrial Park West development has been a sell out in terms of business premises.

  • Brazil is taking road infrastructure improvements seriously. Credit: IT Decisions
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    A keen focus on Brazilian development

    2012-04-19T16:41:00Z

    As one of the fastest growing economies, Brazil is doing its best to improve its ports and road infrastructure to cope with huge shipment volumes. Insurance carriers regionally and globally meanwhile have to pick up the pieces when breakdowns, theft and port congestion add to shipping and cargo costs.

  • Global Ports has its eye on the Black Sea
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    Global Ports looking to greenfields

    2012-04-19T16:04:00Z

    Global Ports Group Investments Plc - a container and oil terminal operator servicing Russia’s cargo flows - plans to expand its portfolio and operations by persuing greenfield projects.

  • Mike Penning MP wants UK shipping to be taken more seriously
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    UK shipping – a serious issue

    2012-04-19T11:11:00Z

    UK Shipping Minister, Mike Penning MP, met with the All-Party Parliamentary Maritime and Ports Group this week, to give the industry an update in terms of the government’s maritime strategy going forward.