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ASIA GREENPORT

ASIA GREENPORT

ABB, the global leader in power and automation technologies has delivered “green” Static Frequency Converters (SFCs) to the first and only “green shipyard” in India at Pipavav Shipyard Limited (PSL).

15th October 2013

First Indian “green shipyard” uses ABB solution

15th October 2013

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Wärtsilä’s 20DF dual-fuel engine is available to buy in the US market, making it easier for vessel owners to comply with strict US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions.

15th October 2013

Wärtsilä dual-fuel technology for US market

15th October 2013

AFRICA

AFRICA

The Federal Government of Nigeria is throwing around N200m (US$1.248m) into a decongestion plan which will see 4,000 containers transferred from the Port of Lagos, local media reports.

15th October 2013

Decongesting Nigeria

15th October 2013

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

As another attempt to compare port productivity is launched, Dave MacIntyre questions the worth of comparisons.

15th October 2013

Rank and file

15th October 2013

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

In his keynote address at the 2013 GreenPort Congress, the CEO of the Port of Antwerp, Eddy Bruyninckx, said that environmental management should go hand in hand with port management.

14th October 2013

LNG ships welcome at Antwerp

14th October 2013

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

In a bid to improve shipping safety across emerging Arctic shipping routes, the UK and Russia are to collaborate to develop compatibility in advanced navigation technologies at ports.

14th October 2013

Navigating the Arctic

14th October 2013

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

In his keynote address at the 2013 GreenPort Congress, the CEO of the Port of Antwerp, Eddy Bruyninckx, also stated that environmental management should go hand in hand with port management.

14th October 2013

LNG fuelled ships welcome at the Port of Antwerp

14th October 2013

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Nikiski’s Kenai Peninsula has been chosen as the preferred site for the proposed South Central Alaska LNG project.

14th October 2013

Kenai Peninsula chosen as LNG site

14th October 2013

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

OCR systems have taken off in popularity throughout the world. According to the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, there are 1,700 installations worldwide, while turnover is $50m a year and the rate of…

14th October 2013

OCR grabs the world

14th October 2013

THE INSURER

THE INSURER

Ports and terminals are increasingly being drawn into the purview of private maritime security companies, as such contractors seek to strengthen their links with the insurance market.

10th October 2013

Security thats fit for purpose

10th October 2013

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Kalmar has launched new hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers for container handling, which use up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.

9th October 2013

Kalmar unveils hybrid first

9th October 2013

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kalmar has launched new hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers for container handling, which use up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.

9th October 2013

Kalmar unveils hybrid first

9th October 2013

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The Welcome Reception of this year’s GreenPort Congress was opened last night by Marc Van Peel, vice mayor of Antwerp and president of the Antwerp Port Authority.

9th October 2013

2013 Welcome Reception

9th October 2013

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

The Welcome Reception of this year’s GreenPort Congress was opened last night by Marc Van Peel, vice mayor of Antwerp and president of the Antwerp Port Authority.

9th October 2013

2013 Welcome Reception

9th October 2013

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

New terminals are coming online around the world but there’s a ‘war for talent to run them, as Felicity Landon reports

9th October 2013

Shuffling the pack

9th October 2013

ASIA GREENPORT

ASIA GREENPORT

The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to stop the import of the damaged and presumably toxic vessel, ‘Hansa Brandenburg’.

8th October 2013

South Asia to stop toxic import

8th October 2013

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Global ocean carrier Evergreen Line has received the 2013 Lloyds List Environment Award at the Lloyds List Global Awards Ceremony held last week in London.

8th October 2013

Lloyds List Environmental Award for Evergreen

8th October 2013

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

When it comes to box scanning, although many ports aren’t too fussed by a few minutes wait, some need to consider their ‘peak’ traffic volumes, not just the average flow.

8th October 2013

Time is money

8th October 2013

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

Langh Ship has developed a new closed loop scrubber, allowing vessels to run on high sulphur fuel whilst complying with sulphur regulations.

7th October 2013

New closed loop scrubber

7th October 2013

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

Terminal operators needs to be kept in the loop on scanning decisions, finds Stevie Knight

7th October 2013

Needles in haystacks

7th October 2013