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ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

Before you wince at the idea of trying to both be environmentally friendly and squeeze out some extra cost savings, you might try a few things out that are fairly easy to…

3rd December 2010

Easy energy gains

3rd December 2010

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

APM Terminals, which is focusing strongly on emerging markets, says it is taking the “good lessons” it has learned from its environmental programme to concessions in China, India and Brazil.

3rd December 2010

The ‘good lessons’

3rd December 2010

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

INSIGHT & OPINION GREENPORT

The UK ports industry is weathering the recession, showing a measure of its resilience. This is likely to remain a necessary quality as business continues in an environment of political and economic…

3rd December 2010

Opportunities in a climate of uncertainty

3rd December 2010

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Transas recently launched its Navi-Harbour 4.3, providing functionality enhancements in radar processing, and record and play back usability, among other things.

3rd December 2010

Transas targets shore-based pilotage

3rd December 2010

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

Sharjah-based Gulftainer Group is showcasing their commitment to marine conservation by sponsoring two turtles and extending their support to a conservation project.

3rd December 2010

Turtles get support from Gulftainer

3rd December 2010

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

AUSTRALASIA GREENPORT

New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics.

3rd December 2010

Eco-auto box wash

3rd December 2010

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

Konecranes received an order for five electric RTG (rubber tired gantry) cranes to be delivered to port operator Nemport in Nemrut, Aliaga Bay.

3rd December 2010

Turkish eco-crane order

3rd December 2010

AFRICA

AFRICA

South African ports operator Transnet is planning a $1bn bond issue early next year to fund infrastructure upgrades to include offloading 7,300 km of branch railway lines as private-sector concessions.

3rd December 2010

Transnet bonds target infrastructure

3rd December 2010

ASIA

ASIA

Bangladeshs Shipping Minister has put forward plans to boost efficiency at the port of Chittagong by the end of 2010, kick-starting the project with consultations with stakeholders.

3rd December 2010

Chittagong efficiency in the firing line

3rd December 2010

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Brazilian Ports Minister, Pedro Brito, has made available $10.27m to the Ceará ports authority for the improvement of the Port of Fortaleza. Part of the money will be spent on upgrading paving…

3rd December 2010

Fortaleza nets infrastructure funding

3rd December 2010