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NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has picked up again in the US container terminal sector, as investors look to low priced, low-risk options, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants.

26th August 2014

M&A business booms in low-risk US terminals

26th August 2014

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

MIDDLE EAST GREENPORT

The phenomenon of a continuous industrial development, which slowly but surely destroys our environment is particularly noticeable in the maritime industry all over the world, where ports represent the gates for the…

26th August 2014

Reducing GHG: Life Cycle Assessment

26th August 2014

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

A new study by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) reveals the benefits of using natural gas as a propulsion fuel compared to conventional marine fuels.

26th August 2014

MARAD study clears the air

26th August 2014

PORT TALK

PORT TALK

TT Clubs Laurence Jones explains that theres more to twistlock technology than simply weighing

26th August 2014

More than just weighing

26th August 2014

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) members have been awarded an automatic positive adjustment (+5 points) towards member vessels’ RightShip Environmental Rating.

22nd August 2014

Green boost for NAMEPA members

22nd August 2014

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

Chile’s Senate Committee on Labour and Social Security has adopted ‘Short Port Law’, amending the Labour Code and the Law on Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases for dockworkers.

22nd August 2014

New ports legislation adopted in Chile

22nd August 2014

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

While Santos Port Authority (CODESP) continues to harbour ambitions to deepen the existing draft of 13.2m, Brazils Chief Minister for Ports, César Borges has warned that over-budget quotes for the deepening works…

22nd August 2014

Problems remain with Santos dredging ambitions

22nd August 2014

AFRICA

AFRICA

Ebola concerns continue as more ports in Africa have issued bans against affected vessels, and now South American ports are following in their footsteps.

21st August 2014

Ebola concerns spread to South America

21st August 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

The Danish Shipowners’ Association says that it expects the new Italian presidency of the EU to take the lead in the implementation of the EU’s MRV proposal to restrict CO2 emissions for…

20th August 2014

Looking to the Italians

20th August 2014

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

Global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, says that the effects of the labour disputes at US west coast ports are beginning to show, with cargo being diverted setting the stage for broader economic…

20th August 2014

Labour disputes diverting cargo

20th August 2014

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The US Federal Maritime Commission is holding a public forum on tackling port congestion and all industry stakeholders, regulators and the general public are being urged to attend.

20th August 2014

US port congestion forum

20th August 2014

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY GREENPORT

American Power Group (APG) is working with Scotland-based Marine Fuel Conversions (MFC) to find potential applications and opportunities for its dual-fuel gas solution.

20th August 2014

New solution set to ‘turbocharge’ gas market

20th August 2014

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

H&S campaigns falling short? There may be more to the message than the signpost finds Stevie Knight

20th August 2014

The hidden message

20th August 2014

THE NEW YORKER

THE NEW YORKER

COMMENT: The traffic reports on New York area drive-time radio have revealed that the Bayonne Bridge will be seeing closures on weekends and during overnight hours, as work continues on the Raise…

20th August 2014

Lifting local spirits

20th August 2014

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The port of Barcelona is a crucial transport and services infrastructure in the Euro-Mediterranean area. On 14-17 October, the port will be hosting the 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd Cruise Conference. GreenPort…

19th August 2014

Focused on enlarging and strengthening the hinterland

19th August 2014

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Australian maritime engineering company, OMC International, is helping ports prepare for larger loads and bigger ships while still remaining ‘green’.

19th August 2014

OMC helps green ports dig deeper

19th August 2014

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Six global shipping companies are participating in a new trial incentive programme in the Santa Barbara Channel off the coast of California to slow cargo ships down in order to reduce air…

19th August 2014

Slowing down to cut emissions

19th August 2014

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

New cost effective unmanned vehicles could be perfect for port operations, finds Stevie Knight

19th August 2014

Security on the cheap

19th August 2014

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

The ports sector has much to gain from exploiting Business Intelligence. Felicity Landon reports

18th August 2014

Buying into BI

18th August 2014

NORTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The International Association of Dredging Companies has celebrated excellence in dredging and maritime research with its Young Authors Award.

18th August 2014

Maglio named as IADC’s ‘Young Author’

18th August 2014