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NewsConverting diesel RTGs to electric
The conversion of RTGs from diesel to electric power (or to switchable diesel/electric power) is an emerging trend in container ports around the world. The port of Los Angeles and a significant number of other ports worldwide, feel the need to reduce use of ...
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Salalah attracts 10
A total of 10 companies have bid for the contract to design and supervise the expansion of Salalah Port in Oman. Halcrow, Consulting Engineering Services, Dar al Handasah, Khatib & Alami, Jurong International Consulting, Korea Port Engineering Corporation, Sakoo Consulting Engineers, Cowi & Partners, Conser & Partners and Selhorn have ...
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Yang Ming selects AMP from Cavotec
Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) specialist, Cavotec MSL, has won an order from Taiwan’s CSBC Corporation to supply four AMP systems for installation on four new-build container vessels for Yang Ming Marine Transport.
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Big loan for Fujairah
Fujairah Port has been granted a $245m syndicated loan arranged by the National Bank of Fujairah and the Commercial Bank of Dubai. Some of the money will be used to expand container handling facilities aimed at attracting larger vessels.
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Missing the X factor
There are new quay cranes being installed on the quayside in Cape Town and other major investments underway designed to realise a comprehensive upgrade of the container terminal, but does this really spell a better future ahead for port users?
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Cargo-handling showcase at TOC Americas
Long Beach based Moffatt and Nichol (stand A4) will be on hand at the show to discuss the methods they use to help develop emissions inventories and management plans for ports. Vycon (stand C30) will display its new Regen Plus energy storage system, providing ...
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NewsWOC: developing a business community for sustainable oceans
Ocean industries from around the world gathered at the United Nations in New York for the inaugural World Ocean Council (WOC) meeting to develop an “unprecedented global alliance on sustainability”. UN Global Compact Executive Director, Georg Kell, and UN Division of Ocean ...
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NewsReal port value vital to UK economy
UK port contributions to the nation''s gross domestic product remain strong but the number of employees in direct port employment is down, according to a new report from the Crown Estate.
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NewsAPM calls for "culture of safety"
APM Terminals wants to get its rivals on board for its "zero tolerance" stance on accidents and injuries.
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NewsBrazil investment
Brazil''s President Lula has signed a decree that will clarify rules for companies interested in investing in the South American country''s huge port infrastructure programme, paving the way for some Reais19bn ($9bn) of national and international port investment.
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NewsGate Systems article
Automated gates should keep things moving at box ports and terminals. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsLighter crane powers savings
Bromma has introduced a new, lighter member to its ship-to-shore spreader family.
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Paperless system for Russian terminal
Terminal Ukrtranscontainer, Russia (part of the NCC Group), has introduced an IT system that brings together container handling, document flow, tariffing and financial accounting in a paperless system.
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NewsGTI expands its green operations
Kalmar Industries is to supply eleven of its E-One+ rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Gateway Terminals India (GTI) at Nhava Sheva, India.
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That Sinking Feeling
Franklin Roosevelt was quoted as saying: "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." That fear has struck hard globally. We are experiencing the roller coaster world of the financial markets, the unwillingness of banks to lend money and the collapse of consumer confidence and demand. None of this is ...
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Automated challenge
The increasing move towards automated container terminal systems is throwing up even more challenges in handling empties.
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NewsGottwald MHC for Southampton
Associated British Ports’ Port of Southampton, UK, has ordered two 63-tonne HMK 170 E Mobile Harbour Cranes from Gottwald Port Technology as part of its ongoing investment programme.
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New biodegradable marine lubricant from Castrol
Castrol Marine is launching the world’s first comprehensive range of biodegradable marine lubricant to help shipping companies reduce their environmental footprint.
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NewsStriking the balance at Southampton
DP World Southampton successfully adopted a block stacking methodology five years ago and has recently increased the size of its empties park so it can accommodate about 10,000 teu at any one time.
