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NewsKonecranes paving the way forward in 2017
At the beginning of January, Konecranes announced that it had completed the acquisition of Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS), which will extend its cargo handling equipment portfolio even further, writes Alice Mason.
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NewsCalculating the carbon footprint of the whole supply chain
By its very nature logistics has always been ‘bitty’ because there are a million and one parties to the transport of goods. Consequently, a universal method of calculating the carbon footprint of the whole supply chain has been impossible to realise, but that may just be about to change, writes ...
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NewsEcoports: The EU port’s environmental initiative turns 20
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Ecoports network. What started in 1997 as a separate initiative of a number of ports proactive in the field of environment evolved over the years towards a solid network of around 100 European ports within ESPO.
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NewsSiwertell unloader order for China
Siwertell has secured an order from Beijing-based Shenhua Logistics Group Corporation Ltd for two rail-mounted ST 790-D screw-type unloaders due for delivery in March 2018.
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NewsVancouver noise mitigation efforts
Canada''s Port of Vancouver is home to a stunning coastline and waterways rich with pristine water and dramatic shorelines shared with more than 20 species of marine mammals. But ambient noise from storms, waves and currents together with sounds of vessels moving through the ocean are heard by whales, cetaceans ...
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NewsPort Klang edges closer to top ten ranking
Based on its performance in 2015, Port Klang says it should be ranked in 11th place in the World Container League for 2016, moving up one spot from 2015.
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NewsPEMA proposes environment initiative for container handling equipment
Responding to growing awareness of environmental issues in the container handling segment, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has presented proposals for an initiative to evaluate the environmental impact of container handling equipment, says Jussi Korpela and Frank Kho of PEMA’s Safety & Environmental Committee.
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NewsGreen discounts up at Gothenburg
There was an 83% increase on ships at the Port of Gothenburg which received environmental discounts on port charges last year.
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NewsA pillar of the community
From the busy San Pedro Bay port complex, downtown Long Beach’s St Anthony High School often saw diesel soot land on its window sills and floors, writes Karen Robes Meeks, on behalf of the Port of Long Beach.
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NewsDP World promotes solar energy usage
With work underway to construct 88,000 rooftop panels on DP World’s Dubai facilities, the company’s CEO has emphasised the importance of solar energy.
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NewsBeing held to account
Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement on climate change in late 2016, responsibility for reaching greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals shifts to individual countries, writes Alan Lewis, director, Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC), Smart Freight Centre.
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NewsMoU for smarter freight transport
Smart Freight Center (SFC) and FEPORT have signed an Memorandum of Understanding to partner together to help standardise calculating and reporting emissions in the port logistics supply chain.
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NewsSustainable port tyres
An Indian heavy-duty tyre manufacturer walked away with a top accolade at Dubai’s Terminal Operator Excellence Awards.
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NewsDuisburg port backs LNG
The Port of Duisburg and German utility company RWE have teamed up to create LNG infrastructure at the port.
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NewsDunkirk regasification terminal commissioning
Commercial operations have started at the Dunkirk regasification terminal which is used to import, store and re-gasify LNG before delivery.
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NewsNeed for a Swedish integrated port policy
A study on the impact of mega-ships on Gothenburg by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that an integrated ports policy is needed in Sweden to ensure Gothenburg stays competitive.
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NewsEPA awards emissions projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded three environmental projects in New England, USA approximately $2m.
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NewsSustainable transport solution
Multimodal network operators Samskip and BCTN Roermond have set up a sustainable transport solution with packaging producer Smurfit Kappa, with the aim of getting cargo off the road.
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NewsHaifa stung by environmental fines
Israel''s Ministry of Environmental Protection has fined the Port of Haifa 2.2 million shekels ($570,000) for violating air pollution regulations.
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NewsChina extends emissions curb
China’s Ministry of Transport has expanded a 0.50% sulphur limit for ships operating within three domestic emission control areas (ECAs) to 11 ports.
