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  • Konecranes celebrates record ASC order
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    Virginia confirms bumper Konecranes order

    2016-10-25T14:59:00Z

    The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) has provided Konecranes with Notice of Intent to Award Contracts in the US Stock exchange release, which will be the largest deal in the history of Konecranes.

  • APM Terminals Algeciras invited over one hundred local school children to see how it has recycled 80% of its waste
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    Global operators spearhead environmental initiative

    2016-10-19T15:55:00Z

    The third annual joint ‘GO GREEN’ environmental initiative launched by the big marine terminal operators has seen companies raise the bar in promoting environmental stewardship.

  • Drewry report shows the increasing complexity of the industry
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    Drewry: box terminal complexity intensifying

    2016-10-18T16:30:00Z

    Drewry has released its annual Global Container Terminal Operators report for 2016 which has highlighted the increasing complexity of the industry and the changes caused by mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

  • Reducing GHGs: Montreal is focusing on reducing traffic congestion Photo: Port Montreal
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    Reducing greenhouse gases

    2016-10-06T12:26:00Z

    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is implementing a project that will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by optimising truck routes to and from terminals located on Port of Montreal territory.

  • Kalmar delivery to HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona
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    Kalmar to deliver T2 terminal tractors

    2016-10-03T12:42:00Z

    HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona has placed an order with Kalmar for five forklift trucks and two T2 terminal tractors.

  • Flexible: an ERP needs to be able to handle the ‘shape-shifting nature’ of contracts. Credit: HHM - Michael Lindner
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    Vertical thinking

    2016-10-03T09:43:00Z

    There’s a growing bag of goodies for ports willing to invest in ERP, finds Stevie Knight

  • Georgia has been successful in linking up by rail with other hubs. Credit: GPA
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    Modal moves

    2016-10-03T09:43:00Z

    Shifting the cargo mode is a move that all ports can pursue, explains Martin Rushmere

  • Joined up: Morocco’s ports, including Tangier, benefit from a single window system through PortNet
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    Clear vision

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    A Single Window can be an important ''building block'' for trade facilitation, explains Felicity Landon

  • Open door: 100 ‘hackers’, or coders, took on challenges from Rotterdam and Singapore
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    Challenging times

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    More than 100 geeks and 24 hours of brainstorming. Felicity Landon reports on the World Port Hackathon

  • Extra dimension: dry bulk ports generally employ 2D models, although 3D is available. Credit: TBA
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    Predictable planning

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    Simulation can help dry bulk ports operationally and commercially, explains John Bensalhia

  • Full steam ahead: the 1.1m capacity CMIT facility is now running almost full
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    Picking up the pace

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    APM Terminals CMIT is moving away from ''years of pain'', finds Stevie Knight

  • Commitment: Harbour Centre Port Terminal invested in new facilities meet growing breakbulk demand. Credit: HCPTI
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    Keep it moving

    2016-10-03T09:42:00Z

    Ports are under increasing pressure to improve their breakbulk-related operating efficiency, finds Lara Shingles

  • Container Terminal Project Pipeline until 2021
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    Container Terminal Project Pipeline report

    2016-09-29T09:36:00Z

    German DS Research has published a new market report which lists all upcoming projects for maritime container terminals.

  • Ineffective funding: The ECA says that maritime transport in the EU is in troubled waters Photo: ECA
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    Ineffective port funding

    2016-09-28T11:50:00Z

    A new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) says that most EU funding has been targeted at ineffective and unsustainable port developments.

  • The 8th ESPO winner will be announced on 9 November 2016 in Brussels
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    ESPO award 2016

    2016-09-28T10:19:00Z

    Bremen, Cartagena, Dunkirk, Guadeloupe and Riga have been shortlisted for the eighth European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports.

  • News

    Hanjin saga continues

    2016-09-26T13:15:00Z

    The Hanjin Shipping saga is continuing with reports of more fallout affecting ports in the US, Singapore and Australia.

  • Port of Angeles has issued US$35.2 million in green bonds
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    Los Angeles marks green bond US first

    2016-09-19T17:03:00Z

    The Port of Angeles has expanded its commitment to sustainability by issuing US$35.2 million in green bonds as part of a larger debt refinancing project.

  • New investment sees Williams Shipping buy a new Hyster reach stacker
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    Williams invests in Hyster reachstacker

    2016-09-19T09:32:00Z

    Williams Shipping has bought a powerful Hyster reach stacker as part of its £250,000 investment to boost its cargo handling capabilities.

  • News

    Shift of focus for box terminal owners

    2016-09-12T15:05:00Z

    The latest Global Container Terminal Operators Annual Review from Drewry has reported that container terminal operators are changing their strategies due to changing market environments.

  • "Everybody is talking about how exciting IoT, smart ports, etc., are, but not comprehending what might happen," Kris Kosmala, Quintiq
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    Cyber smart

    2016-09-05T09:43:00Z

    Ports looking to get smarter need to consider the cyber risks, advises Felicity Landon