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    Green Port Hull investment

    2013-07-18T18:15:00Z

    There is speculation in the UK media that Siemens is about to ratify its Green Port Hull investment which could see the project moving forward at last.

  • Gaussin's ATT range is now available with battery, hybrid and automation technology
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    Gaussin extends ATT range

    2013-07-18T18:09:00Z

    Gaussin Manugistique is now offering its container handling Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) range of vehicles with battery, hybrid and automation technology.

  • NACCO has been rewarded for its green approach to manufacturing
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    NACCO environmental award

    2013-07-16T11:52:00Z

    Netherland’s based NACCO Materials handling group has won a Dutch environmental award for its efforts towards sustainability.

  • The Thorn-D foil fibres create a textured surface to prevent fouling
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    Micanti antifouling foil

    2013-07-15T16:13:00Z

    Dutch antifouling provider, Micanti, has further developed its non toxic antifouling foil, Thorn-D, for the shipping industry, after generating interest at this year''s Seawork Exhibition.

  • Ole Grøne: "The ability of our ME-LGI engine to run on a sulphur free fuel offers great potential"
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    MAN ME-LGI engine for Canada

    2013-07-12T15:19:00Z

    MAN Diesel &Turbo has received its first order for its new MED-LGI dual fuel engine, which enables the use of more sustainable fuels such as methanol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

  • Under the contract, Gaussin will supply 40 of its ATT units, with an option for 60 more
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    Gaussin signs record deal

    2013-07-10T17:02:00Z

    French port transport vehicle manufacturer, Gaussin Manugistique SA, has signed a deal for 40 of its Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) units, with an option for 60 more.

  • Cavotec's units improve air quality and promote fuel cost savings
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    Cavotec shore power

    2013-07-10T16:30:00Z

    A port systems innovator has won what it claims to be the world’s first order for a combined automated mooring and shore power system.

  • JNPT is banking on wind power to save energy costs
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    Wind power for JNPT

    2013-07-10T12:14:00Z

    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is said to be investing Rs Crore 50 ($8.4m) to install wind power to help save 30% on port energy costs.

  • Container loading at an inland port.
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    The role of inland ports in urban logistics: back to basics

    2013-07-09T20:30:00Z

    We all learned in our history lessons that medieval towns were set up on the river banks or at the crossing of two waterways. This is not without any reasons, at that time, water was the only way to bring goods to the town and the only way to run ...

  • CNCo's MPVs will feature variable frequency drive MacGregor cranes and hydraulically operated MacGregor hatch covers
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    MacGregor cranes for Chinese MPVs

    2013-07-08T17:04:00Z

    MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order for its supply variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes and hydraulically operated hatch covers.

  • Konecranes says its ARTG system is superior to anything else on the market
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    Konecranes ARTG reduces emissions

    2013-07-08T14:56:00Z

    Konecranes introduced its Automated RTG system (ARTG) to the industry at TOC Europe 2013 which it claims is the first of its kind on the market and promises to take automation to the next level, not least in terms of emissions.

  • The conference will look at the benefits of LNG as a maritime fuel
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    Final GFS Conference 2013 programme

    2013-07-05T14:46:00Z

    The final programme for this year’s Gasfuelled Ships (GFS) Conference, which takes places onboard the Viking Line’s ‘Viking Grace’, has been released.

  • Kalmar's Gloria marks the company's 5th generation reackstacker
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    Kalmar’s environmental focus

    2013-07-04T17:34:00Z

    At TOC Europe last week, Kalmar, part of Cargotec, told ''GreenPort'' that it''s focussing on the environment and sustainability to keep at the forefront of port equipment development.

  • Schneider Electric has developed a standard and pre-engineered shore connection solution: ShoreBoXTM
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    The progress of cold ironing worldwide

    2013-07-02T22:30:00Z

    Cold ironing, onshore power supply and shore connection refer to the same process: plugging ships into the national grid. By turning ship engines off while at berth, and thus cutting emissions, shore connection enables a considerable reduction of emissions in ports areas, says Lorène Grandidier, Shore Connection Strategic Marketing ...

  • DFDS ro-ro ‘Magnolia Seaways’ is one of three additional ships due to receive Alfa Laval exhaust gas scrubbers
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    More vessels clean up their act

    2013-07-02T13:34:00Z

    Alfa Laval is supplying PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems for retrofitting to three DFDS Seaways ro-ro vessels - a move that many owners are making to comply with the new IMO sulphur emission regulations.

  • Model 5 makes use of TPS low maintenance three-phase electrical system technology
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    New low emission harbour crane

    2013-07-02T12:50:00Z

    There’s a new low emission harbour crane on the market which promises to improve efficiency without compromising economical and sustainable cargo handling in ports and terminals.

  • Polite Laboyrie presents the WODA Principles
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    Principles of sustainable dredging agreed

    2013-06-28T11:29:00Z

    The World Dredging Congress and Exhibition (WODCON) in Brussels saw the introduction of new principles for sustainable dredging agreed upon.

  • Continental's new portfolio includes customised tyres for straddle carriers
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    Continental expands portfolio

    2013-06-25T16:40:00Z

    Continental Commercial Speciality Tires (CST) has launched a new portfolio of tyres specially developed for vehicles in port operation, which it says will optimise their environmental performance.

  • Many see the Port feeder barge as an eco-friendly alternative
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    Hamburg Feeder Barge debate

    2013-06-24T17:37:00Z

    Prospects for the introduction of a controversial self-propelled container feeder barge in Hamburg have apparently improved following a decision by the city-state’s parliament to refer the issue to committee for further study.

  • Boaters can save 60% of 75% on stripping and painting costs for boat hulls
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    San Diego calculates cost

    2013-06-24T14:09:00Z

    The Port of San Diego has launched a new online tool to help Shelter Island Yacht Basin boat owners calculate hull paint conversion costs.