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EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Germany’s Lase Industrielle Lasertechnik is launching a new 3D twistlock detection system which it says could be a “game changer” for terminal operators.

3rd February 2014

Twistlock detection software a game-changer for ports

3rd February 2014

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

On January 25, a preliminary agreement was reached in Chile to end the crippling port strike, which had paralysed most of the major ports, with the exception of Coquimbo and Valparaiso.

3rd February 2014

Chilean port strike finally over

3rd February 2014

THE NEW YORKER

THE NEW YORKER

The US infrastructure is in the news again, although not in a good way. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has issued its report card and the States gets a D+…

30th January 2014

Disappointment of US report card

30th January 2014

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has jumped on the band wagon to offer financial incentives to shippers based on the A to G Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) rating, following in the…

30th January 2014

Reduced harbour dues for efficient shippers

30th January 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Wärtsilä is to supply a 62MW topside power module solution for a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel to be deployed at the Kraken oilfield located in the UK sector of…

30th January 2014

Wärtsilä powers North Sea FPSO

30th January 2014

AFRICA

AFRICA

International Container Services (ICTSI) has sold a 25% stake of its Lekki LFTZ Enterprise (LICTSE) to CMA Terminals, part of the CMA CGM Group.

29th January 2014

Lekki stake sold to CMA CGM

29th January 2014

EUROPE

EUROPE

New EU rules on public procurement and concession contracts are set to ensure better quality and value for money when public authorities buy or lease works, goods or services.

29th January 2014

New EU directive to mix things up

29th January 2014

OCEANIA

OCEANIA

The Port of Townsville is seeking expressions of interest for a private operator for one of its berths, currently being used for general and breakbulk cargoes such as construction and mining materials…

29th January 2014

Townsville berth out to tender

29th January 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

There are a number of reasons to be looking – hard – at the pros and cons of the relative sulphur emission technologies, but the most compelling argument may bypass sexier solutions…

28th January 2014

The appeal of manageability

28th January 2014

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has jumped on the band wagon to offer financial incentives to shippers based on the A to G Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) rating, following in the…

28th January 2014

Reduced harbour dues for efficient shippers

28th January 2014

EUROPE

EUROPE

AP Moller-Maersk Group’s recent moves to sell over US$4bn of non-core and under-performing assets could be good news for APM Terminals. The question being asked is where will the money be re-invested?

28th January 2014

Moller-Maersk set for further expansion?

28th January 2014

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Finland’s gas grid operator, Gasum, is forging ahead with its plan to develop the Fjusä area in Inkoo, into the large scale Finngulf LNG import terminal and it will be developing the…

28th January 2014

Finngulf LNG project

28th January 2014

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

BMT Asia Pacific has introduced two new tools designed to maximise return on interest for port investors and operators.

24th January 2014

New port tools to maximise investment

24th January 2014

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

The LNG sector is set to soar in coming years with the number of LNG-powered vessels forecasted to increase by more than 3700% through 2025, according to a new report.

24th January 2014

LNG sector set to soar

24th January 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Businesses developing innovative solutions to reduce emissions in naval, leisure and merchant marine vessels and improve their overall efficiency are to get a £3m boost from the UKs innovation agency – the…

23rd January 2014

Emissions innovation boost for UK marine sector

23rd January 2014

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Automatic Identification System (AIS)-based vessel-tracking tools and technology will improve the maritime industry in 2014, says PortVision.

23rd January 2014

PortVision predicts trends

23rd January 2014

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Mississippi State Port Authority has joined the Green marine sustainability programme with the hope of improving its environmental performance.

23rd January 2014

Mississippi goes ‘green’

23rd January 2014

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

The threat of suspension to works on the third locks at the Panama Canal looms this week as Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) and the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) argue it…

23rd January 2014

Panama Canal works hang in the balance

23rd January 2014

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

Operations have started at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark, which the company says is the beginning of a new era for marine R&D.

22nd January 2014

Marine R&D enters a new era

22nd January 2014

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Cargotec has unveiled its new dual-fuel diesel and LNG-powered reachstacker, created in co-operation with Kalmar’s customer, Global Service.

22nd January 2014

Kalmar reachstacker fuel revolution

22nd January 2014

EUROPE

EUROPE

Ukrainian ports are continuing to under-perform because of huge capacity surplus, which a new report says there is no quick solution for.

21st January 2014

Ukrainian ports overcapacity crisis

21st January 2014

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Ferry operator Brittany Ferries and STX France have confirmed a contract for a new LNG-fuelled ferry, which when delivered will be the largest gas-fuelled ro-pax ship yet.

21st January 2014

Order placed for largest gas-fuelled ferry

21st January 2014

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) efforts in reducing carbon emissions have been recognised by the Southeast Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) with a ‘Community Leadership’ award.

21st January 2014

Georgia’s efforts pay off

21st January 2014