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NewsShiploading systems for the grain industry
Dust problems can occur at every transfer point from one conveyor to the other. The height difference is a key factor, writes Tomas Kisslinger at Neuero.
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NewsLooking towards the hinterland
An inland port may be defined as a strategic, multimodal node that includes at least a ship or barge terminal with connection to other ports before reaching oceanic trade, writes Xavier Seguí, Master in Chemical Engineering, Martí Puig, PhD candidate and Dr Rosa Mari Darbra, associate professor, Universitat Politècnica de ...
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NewsIndonesia ratifies ballast water convention
Indonesia has become the latest country to ratify the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, according to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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NewsCleaning up the Asia Pacific
Konecranes has unveiled its next Generation C series of lift trucks to its south-east Asian Pacific customers meaning that they can now benefit from increased efficiency and engine performance.
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NewsCO2 reduction goals
The United Nations (UNFCCC) has published a synthesis report analysing the impact of the pledges made by 146 nations to reduce CO2 emissions.
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NACCO name change
Lift truck expert, NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc, a subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc, will change its corporate name to Hyster-Yale Group Inc from January 2016.
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NewsAn increasingly influencial voice
With its membership now at nearly 90-strong, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, (PEMA), is an increasingly important forum and public voice for the global ports and terminals sectors, says Lars Meurling, PEMA’s Safety & Environment Committee Chair and Vice Chair, Loréne Grandidier.
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NewsWhen the only constant is change
The world is changing rapidly. Developments are coming one upon the other, more rapidly than ever before. This makes the future unpredictable, but also rich in opportunities, writes Carla Jong, environmental issues project manager and Nataly Katan, new business project manager, Port of Amsterdam.
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NewsMitigation schemes in Denmark
For many years environmental relations have played an important part in the operation and development of ports and port areas. More recently environmental regulations seem to have been both more extensive and complex writes Flemming Elbæk, attorney-at-law, Haugaard·Nielsen Law firm and Lone Kørnøv, professor, The Danish Centre for Environmental Assessment, ...
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NewsRegulation of noise from moored ships
Ships that are moored in ports need energy but since only few ports and ships are equipped with alternative maritime power, ships generate their own power with auxiliary engines creating noise, writes Rob Witte, DGMR Consultant for construction, industry, traffic, environment and software.
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NewsBallast water solutions at the ready
The IMO Ballast Water Management Convention edges ever closer to ratification, along with all the implications it contains for the 60,000 vessels that will be affected, writes Damen’s Manager of Ballast Water Treatment, Gert-Jan Oude Egberink.
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NewsBaltic Sea focus
Economic and environmental opportunities lie ahead as the Baltic-Nordic regions plan new LNG terminals, writes Lauren Riga, international energy and sustainability analyst.
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NewsAmsterdam aims for better air quality
The Port of Amsterdam is closely monitoring the new biofuel initiative as it aims to achieve the best possible air quality at the port.
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NewsReporting carbon emissions
Five shipping companies have enlisted the support of emissions verification company, Verifavia, in ensuring they comply with new carbon emission regulations.
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NewsCutting haulage miles
Peel Ports has announced that is has secured 50 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative and is urging shippers in the North West of England to join the campaign.
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NewsShining the light on energy savings
The Associated British Ports’ (ABP) owned Newport Docks in South Wales is benefitting from around 81% in energy savings owing to its new upgraded lighting system.
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NewsLNG terminal vetoed
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, has vetoed the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Deepwater Port on grounds of security and economic concerns.
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NewsSustainable cruise development
The Port Authority of Savona and Costa Cruises have signed a three year agreement for the development of sustainability in the cruise sector.
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NewsLivorno goes electric
Livorno is to become the first port in Italy, and the second in Europe, to supply vessels with electricity from the shore with anti-pollution technology.
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NewsESPO award for Dublin
The Port of Dublin has been awarded this year’s ESPO Award in recognition of its strategies to make schools and universities aware of the local port’s activities.
