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OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Ports of Auckland has expressed its frustration at the ongoing industrial dispute with the Maritime Union of New Zealand following recent facilitation meetings between the parties.

23rd July 2013

Auckland negotiations frustration with unions

23rd July 2013

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Oil exports are still at a halt at the eastern Libyan port of Zueitina as protesters continue to campaign for jobs.

23rd July 2013

Libyan protestors halt exports

23rd July 2013

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

A US based company is set to operate and manage the Port of Chicago under a 62 year lease and carry out major infrastructural upgrades to modernise the port along the way.

23rd July 2013

Port of Chicago leased

23rd July 2013

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

The LNG market is on rocky ground, according to Drewry Maritime Research, as its latest LNG freight index remains unchanged despite a rise in LNG enquiries.

23rd July 2013

Uncertain LNG outlook

23rd July 2013

ASIA

ASIA

Kuantan Port in Malaysia looks set to double its capacity by the end of the year transforming it into a mega port up from its current feeder port status.

22nd July 2013

Malaysian expansion project

22nd July 2013

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Liebherr has installed two LPS 600 cranes at the Port of Gdansk in Poland which should increase the efficiency of bulk handling.

22nd July 2013

Efficiency in Gdansk

22nd July 2013

EUROPE

EUROPE

The Port of Rotterdam is nailing its political colours to the mast when it comes to the thorny issue of whaling - its trying to stop the transit of whale meat through…

19th July 2013

Rotterdam makes a stand over whaling

19th July 2013

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has slated the European Commission’s (EC) Marco Polo rail programme, which aims to move freight away from the road towards other modes of transport using EU…

18th July 2013

ECA slates Marco Polo rail programme

18th July 2013

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

There is speculation in the UK media that Siemens is about to ratify its Green Port Hull investment which could see the project moving forward at last.

18th July 2013

Green Port Hull investment

18th July 2013

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Gaussin Manugistique is now offering its container handling Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) range of vehicles with battery, hybrid and automation technology.

18th July 2013

Gaussin extends ATT range

18th July 2013