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NewsIndian interest in LNG imports
Iran is open to Indian private companies investing in the development of Chabahar port in order to make it a key hub for regional economic activity, its foreign minister has said.
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NewsBalancing prosperity, people and the planet
The Port of Antwerp is working hard to become the top sustainable port in the 1,000 kilometres between Le Havre and Hamburg, not least by its pioneering use of renewable energy, writes Annik Dirkx, Port of Antwerp.
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NewsSkyBridge to upgrade Cayman cruising
The GreenTech Group has submitted plans to upgrade the Cayman Islands’ cruise berthing facilities to include an environmentally-friendly ‘SkyBridge’ helping to protect the Caribbean reefs.
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NewsKalmar equipment in demand
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply 14 of its all-electric, environmentally-friendly E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) and six forklift trucks to Colombia’s Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventure SA (SPRBun) – an order worth around €25m.
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NewsNew LNG bunker barge concepts from Jensen
Jensen Maritime, part of Crowley Maritime Corporation, has unveiled two new, fully-customisable LNG bunker barge concepts, said to be ideal for ports not located near an LNG terminal.
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NewsNorway stands against beaching
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on shipowners to follow in the footsteps of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, which has said no to the ''beaching'' of end-of-life vessels.
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NewsFinalists chosen for Ship Efficiency Awards
The finalists for this year’s Ship Efficiency Awards, organised by Fathom to recognise companies’ efficient operations, have been announced.
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NewsABP Solar Farm to reduce South Wales footprint
Associated British Ports (ABP) South Wales has reached a major environmental milestone with the opening of its 4.5MWp Solar Farm at the Port of Barry, expected to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
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NewsTransnet app calculates carbon savings
South African freight transport and logistics company, Transnet, has launched a carbon calculator app to help customers estimate emission savings when moving freight by rail instead of road.
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NewsBW Group wins Egyptian LNG contract
BW Group is to provide LNG regasification services using a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at Ain Sokhna Port for The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).
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NewsLong Beach honours green industry players
Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) has been awarded the first ‘Mayor’s Green Port Award’ at the Port of Long Beach’s annual Environmental Achievement Awards.
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NewsRenewed calls for environmental reform
There are renewed calls for a new generation of environmental laws in Australia following the news that 96.2% of mining, ports and other infrastructure projects have been approved since the year 2000.
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Bechtel bags FLNGV contract
Bechtel is to design, build and commission the first US-based floating LNG vessel (FLNV) set to go into service at Port Delfin, a proposed deepwater port and offshore floating LNG facility.
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NewsMyanmar LNG terminal
Thai construction firm, Italian-Thai Development PCL is reportedly in talks with Myanmar authorities to build a $500 million LNG import terminal at Dawei industrial zone in the south of the country.
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NewsEU project enhances Noatum light levels
Spain’s Noatum Container Terminal looks set to significantly cut energy consumption with a new dynamic lighting system being tested at the terminal.
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NewsSpeeding up cargo efficiency
The Port of Oakland has created a task force to help it become more efficient and get cargo moving more quickly.
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NewsABP solar farm shortlisted for award
Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Barry Solar Farm has been shortlisted for a Wales Green Energy award, just over a month after it started generating energy.
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NewsMusco lights up Jebel Ali
DP World is set to save US$1.5m a year at its Jebel Ali Port Terminal 2 in Dubai after upgrading its lighting.
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NewsReducing operating costs
Packing Center Hamburg (PCH) now uses the latest generation of Hyster® RS46-36CH ReachStackers, which meet the Stage IV/Tier 4 final emission standards, to transport containers on its premises in the Port of Hamburg.
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NewsSustainable development on the Seine corridor
Ever since its inception, HAROPA has sought to reconcile port planning and development with environmental preservation, writes Antoine Berbain, managing director, HAROPA Ports.
