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  • TEN-T study considers European LNG infrastructure throughout supply chain. Credit: GL Group
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    European LNG infrastructure in the spotlight

    2012-09-28T10:00:00Z

    The upcoming ECA limit on sulphur in marine fuel was the driver behind the EU-funded TEN-T study into LNG infrastructure in Northern Europe.

  • Trelleborg's Fender Test Press
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    Rubber rating

    2012-09-28T09:24:00Z

    Tests prove the resilience of virgin rubber over cheaper recycled counterparts.

  • Vopak is investing in European LNG bunkering hubs
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    Taking the leap

    2012-09-27T11:06:00Z

    Which comes first, the LNG bunkering facility or the LNG fuelled ships? Felicity Landon reports

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    Best on test: virgin versus recycled rubber fenders

    2012-09-26T09:24:00Z

    Compound test results of Trelleborg fender versus low cost fenders conducted in 3rd party laboratory: Sample: Collected from fenders delivered to a Trelleborg client (ie. shared client). Tests conducted: Physical and chemical analysis, using sophisticated analytical methods.

  • Portcentric supply chain operations call for a TOS that serves as a wider strategic solution. Credit: Romlogistics
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    Taking the whole terminal view

    2012-09-21T10:30:00Z

    The longer term future of operating systems will leave no terminal stone unturned, according to developers.

  • The trend of automating terminals, as is the plan at Los Angeles' TraPac terminal, has not gone unnoticed by TOS suppliers
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    Spreading their wings

    2012-09-20T10:30:00Z

    Software suppliers are eagerly eyeing the utopia of including all terminal tasks in a TOS. Dave and Iain MacIntyre report

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    Everybody needs good neighbours

    2012-09-19T10:30:00Z

    One thing that port operators need to bear in mind is how they interact with the nearby community: noise and pollution levels are just two factors that port operators need to consider with respect to the neighbours.

  • Grain ports need to be competitive and reliable, according to the Port of Rouen. Credit: P Boulen, Port of Rouen
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    Outside influences

    2012-09-18T10:30:00Z

    Grain ports battle the weather, the economy, and industrial action to move this invaluable cargo. John Bensalhia reports

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    Monitoring cable stress a questionable investment

    2012-09-15T10:30:00Z

    The question as to whether some terminals make poor use of cables and thereby shorten their working lives is a thorny one.

  • Cables manufacturers are lapping up eRTG business
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    Wired for gains

    2012-09-14T10:30:00Z

    Cable suppliers are basking in the gains of rising eRTG popularity, finds Alex Hughes

  • It's horses for courses when it comes to STS guarantees
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    Performance guaranteed

    2012-09-13T10:30:00Z

    Ship-to-shore crane guarantees from the big manufacturers vary little in their approach. Sometimes, the warranty offered by Konecranes, for example, will also include the spreader; however, if the supplier sourced its own spreader, clearly the onus is on it to negotiate its own warranty with the spreader provider.

  • The spreader-STS crane interface needs to be seamless, regardless of how many OEMs are involved
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    In perfect harmony

    2012-09-12T10:30:00Z

    STS cranes and spreaders go hand in hand, but is the union always a happy one asks Alex Hughes

  • DP World is adding 5m teu capacity to its Dubai flagship port
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    Capacity commitment

    2012-09-09T10:30:00Z

    Dubai''s ports continue to shine in all cargo areas, as Felicity Landon discovers

  • Hutchison's Freeport hub is showcasing Decision Sciences' passive detection system
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    Passive system promises speedier handling

    2012-09-02T10:30:00Z

    US-based Decision Sciences has installed its first fully operational multi-mode passive detection system at Hutchison Ports’ Bahamas transhipment hub, Freeport Container Port.

  • The industry still isn’t ready for 100% scanning
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    Time gentlemen please

    2012-09-01T10:30:00Z

    The US'' 100% scanning diktat failed to meet its 2012 deadline, so where next, asks Felicity Landon

  • CSR featured strongly in concession discussions at Gothenburg. Credit: Port of Gothenburg
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    A key ingredient

    2012-08-31T14:33:00Z

    Corporate social responsibility is now an important part of the concession mix. Felicity Landon reports

  • APMT Callao works with local community leaders to create local community companies
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    Putting the community first

    2012-08-31T14:33:00Z

    A series of corporate social responsibility programmes were implemented by APM Terminals Callao when it started operations in July last year. These ranged from health & safety training and anti-corruption training to various community projects.

  • One accident report for the MSC Napoli concluded that had the cargo been well secured, it would have presented no greater danger to the ship than if the containers were properly declared. Credit: Gary Tanner
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    A closer look at accident findings

    2012-08-17T10:30:00Z

    When we at the European Shippers'' Council read the analysis of the MAIB report on the structural failure of the MSC Napoli, we came across some important additional findings that have been undeservedly neglected in the current container weight debate.

  • ESC believes that only a small proportion of misdeclared containers pose a threat to workers’ safety. Credit: Daniel Lloyd
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    Weighing in

    2012-08-16T10:30:00Z

    ESC''s Marco Wiesehahn says that container weighing is just one of many factors affecting port safety

  • Durban is facing changes on and off the quay
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    Learning curve

    2012-08-09T10:30:00Z

    Durban is coming to terms with operational and cultural changes, as Stevie Knight explains