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PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

DNV GL is to class five ECO STAR 85k Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) after signing a Letter of Intent at the SMM Exhibition 2014 last week.

18th September 2014

DNV GL to class VLECs

18th September 2014

ASIA

ASIA

The proposed Pak Bara deep-sea port on Thailand’s Andaman coast is still waiting government approvals and necessary studies, a senior government official has said.

18th September 2014

Pak Bara still waiting for approval

18th September 2014

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

UK-based FB Chain has developed a new chain for forklifts, reachstackers and container handlers, specifically designed for the damp, corrosive environments found in ports, harbours and other freight terminals.

18th September 2014

FB Chain lifts port operations

18th September 2014

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

The need to replace fixtures does not necessarily make LEDs an expensive option. Felicity Landon reports

18th September 2014

No lightbulb’ moments

18th September 2014

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

DP World and Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) are joining forces to run a ‘Waste Reduction Campaign’ in a bid to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

17th September 2014

DP World and HPH go ‘green’

17th September 2014

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

DP World and Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) are joining forces to run a ‘Waste Reduction Campaign’ in a bid to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

17th September 2014

DP World and HPH go ‘green’

17th September 2014

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) has been awarded for its environmental efforts to identify and control the impacts of activities, products and services.

17th September 2014

Maryland ‘green’ efforts recognised

17th September 2014

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

The 9th GreenPort Congress, incorporating the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, will focus on improving the relationships between ports, its users, customers and stakeholders and well as addressing the environmental and sustainability aspects…

17th September 2014

More than just a Conference!

17th September 2014

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

Whilst the popularity of virtual events has increased over the years there’s still nothing quite like attending a conference and meeting like-minded individuals and business decision makers. Many delegates who attend our…

17th September 2014

Reasons to attend this industry leading event

17th September 2014

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

With just one month left before the 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference, now really is the best time to book to avoid disappointment. The conference offers delegates an opportunity…

17th September 2014

One month to go – book now to avoid disappointment

17th September 2014

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The container scanning debate has raised its head again in the US with Congress introducing legislation that could bring 100% container scanning to US ports firmly back on the agenda.

17th September 2014

Container scanning back on the agenda?

17th September 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

US based Applied Weather Technology (AWT), a StormGeo company, has launched AWT SmartSpeed, which it says is the first route advisory service to use advanced optimisation to set both optimum route and…

16th September 2014

Promoting fuel savings with SmartSpeed

16th September 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Wärtsilä introduced its latest Controllable Pitch (CP) propeller system at the 2014 SMM Exhibition last week, which it says addresses the demands of medium and large sized vessel owners.

16th September 2014

Wärtsilä addresses market demands with new CPP

16th September 2014

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The US Department of Transportation is to provide $600m for 72 transportation projects in 46 states and the District of Columbia through its 2014 TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) program.

15th September 2014

Tiger funding boost for US ports

15th September 2014

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The latest Trelleborg Barometer Report reveals port owners and operators are most optimistic for future investment in the sector since the annual survey began in 2010, despite other challenges ahead.

15th September 2014

Optimism for port investment rises among owners

15th September 2014

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Mechanic Brad Fletcher recently became the third workplace fatality at Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) in ten months when reportedly toppling from an extended scissor-lift while he and a workmate were attempting…

15th September 2014

Third LPC death in ten months

15th September 2014

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) national president Garry Parsloe is demanding Ports of Auckland’s senior management and board reveal what relationships and dealings they had with right wing “attack bloggers” during…

15th September 2014

Auckland refutes collusion smear

15th September 2014

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

A report from Australia’s Victoria University has suggested more detailed research is required to decide on where Victoria’s second container port should be established.

15th September 2014

Second Victoria terminal ‘needs more thought’

15th September 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Denmark’s State of Green initiative, a collective group of Danish stakeholders in the green energy and environmental fields, is launching a new section to its website focusing on green maritime solutions.

15th September 2014

Denmark: State of Green

15th September 2014

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kalmar’s latest reachstacker, dubbed Super Gloria, lifted a record 100T at its factory in Lidhult, Sweden last week.

15th September 2014

Kalmars record reachstacker lift

15th September 2014

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Emirates Classification Society TASNEEF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drydocks World and Dubai Maritime City (DMC) to provide classification services for an LNG-powered tug.

15th September 2014

Emirates MoU to class LNG-powered tug

15th September 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Alfa Laval has launched a new generation of its exhaust gas cleaning system, the Pure SOx 2.0 scrubber, which is said to provide more possibilities for shipowners.

12th September 2014

Alfa Laval unveils latest generation scrubber (

12th September 2014

ASIA

ASIA

Asian ports are struggling with the worst congestion in 20 years and this looks set to continue because of the complicated nature of vessel sharing arrangements.

12th September 2014

Asian container port congestion

12th September 2014