News 2-10 – Page 204
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NewsCapitalising on LNG
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Port of Lake Charles in Louisiana, USA, in order to attract new customers from the LNG industry and encourage them to use the canal for export.
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NewsThe importance of collaborative action
A new Danish Maritime Days report proposes 41 actions to address some of the most important challenges facing the global maritime industry – including how to grow and reduce its environmental impact at the same time.
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NewsElectrical power to Turkey
Cavotec has won several orders for its Automatic Plug-In System (APS) including a large order for DP World’s major development at the Port of Yamrica in Turkey.
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NewsWärtsilä LNG terminal project
Wärtsilä has been given full notice to proceed with the construction for a new a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in Tornio, Northern Finland.
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NewsReachstacker efficiency savings
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is delivering four of its latest generation Gloria reachstackers to International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) to undertake container handling at Manila and Subic in the Philippines.
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NewsStraddle carriers reduce emissions
Twelve new diesel-electric hybrid straddle carriers are expanding operations at APMT’s terminal at Gothenburg, while enhancing safety and reducing particulate and CO2 emissions in line with sustainability goals.
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NewsTerminal efficiency project
The inaugural meeting of the Smart, Energy Efficient and Adaptive Port Terminals (SEA TERMINALS) has taken place in Valencia with the aim of hastening the transition of the port industry towards more efficient operational models.
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NewsTEN-T co-funded ELECTRIC project
A new pan-European project, co-funded by the EU, will support the installation of a corridor of high-quality fast chargers along key European motorways up until the end of 2015.
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NewsIt pays to be greener
The Port of Amsterdam will begin to reward Green Award certified barges based on their level of membership which will determine the amount of discount on inland harbour dues in 2015.
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ICS changes position on BWM Convention
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has agreed to stop actively discouraging governments that have not already ratified the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention), in the hope that it will trigger its entry into force sooner.
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NewsGetting on board with ship recycling
Two Chinese ship recycling yards have applied to be listed in the future EU list of ship recycling facilities.
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NewsAPMT begins work in Costa Rica
APM Terminals Moin is beginning work on a new terminal project in Costa Rica after receiving approval from the country’s environmental agency.
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NewsHAROPA port system praise
The HAROPA port system has received praise from ESPO for the role it''s playing in making the Seine artery a logistics system that is both competitive and sustainable.
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NewsFocusing on efficient barge transport
Antwerp is working towards keeping barge traffic flowing smoothly through the port in collaboration with other partners in the supply chain.
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NewsDover promotes ‘green’ culture
The UK’s Port of Dover is working hard to promote a ‘green’ culture after hitting major eco-friendly milestones and it''s preparing for new development in 2015.
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NewsAnother industry award for Siwertell
Siwertell, part of Cargotec, has been awarded the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) ‘Best Ship Loading/Unloading System’ award for the fourth time.
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NewsAchieving ballast water compliance
Six new bulk carriers being built at the Namura and Onomichi shipyards in Japan, are to be fitted with 12 Wärtsilä Aquarius UV ballast water management systems (BWMS) enabling them to achieve compliance with anticipated environmental regulations.
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NewsBraemar LNG containment system
Braemar LNG is moving to the next phase of developing its new containment system after signing a licence agreement with General Dynamics NASSCO to use its patents in design and construction of the system.
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NewsWind power for Maasvlakte II
APM Terminals has signed a two-year contract with Amsterdam based NV Nuon Energy for wind powered generated electricity to power the new cranes and handling equipment at the new Maasvlakte II terminal.
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NewsMore Kalmar RTGs for Poland
Kalmar is to supply five of its latest generation zero emissions rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for Poland’s Gdynia Container Terminal (GCT), in preparation for its expansion.
