All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 1001

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    Automation is the 'end goal'

    2009-11-18T12:24:00Z

    Automation is the "end goal" of a gate system, says Visy''s John Lund.

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    Alumina ship loader for Brazil

    2009-11-18T11:50:00Z

    Alunorte, one of the world’s largest alumina producers has opted for a newly designed, Siwertell alumina ship loader from Cargotec to come into operation at the end of this year.

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    Environment: priority for supply chain

    2009-11-18T11:34:00Z

    The recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ Annual Conference in Chicago discussed how the environmental impact of the global supply chain can be managed in the future.

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    EFIP welcomes the Port of Ghent

    2009-11-18T10:42:00Z

    The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) welcomed the port of Ghent as a new member at its Annual General Assembly in Mantova, Italy, in October 2009. Willy Robijns, EFIP President stated: “This membership can be considered as a real asset for EFIP.

  • APM Terminals officially opened its new €12.5 million power distribution network
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    APM Terminals and the eco-efficiency philosophy

    2009-11-18T09:42:00Z

    Good business practices and proactive, sound environmental policies are not mutually exclusive principles, as APM Terminals, one of the world’s leading container terminal operating companies seeks to demonstrate

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    Gottwald reinforces its position in Germany

    2009-11-17T13:46:00Z

    C. Steinweg (Süd-West Terminal) GmbH & Co. KG has ordered a Generation 5, G HMK 7608 Mobile Harbour Crane, a variant of Model 7, from Gottwald Port Technology GmbH for its multipurpose terminal at the Port of Hamburg.

  • Port Strategy "Many gates nowadays are actually unmanned and incorporate a wide variety of technologies to reduce operating expenses, optimise safety and security, and increase throughput capacity," John Lund, Visy
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    Time to take another look

    2009-11-17T12:24:00Z

    Many ports are taking the opportunity of a "lull" in container volumes to review their gate technologies. Felicity Landon reports

  • EFFORTS: Sound power measurements and recordings in the Port of Dublin
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    Mitigating noise annoyance at the Port of Dublin

    2009-11-17T11:51:00Z

    Existing noise assessment procedures consider the noise annoyance evaluation using yearly average noise levels weighted by frequency and time of day.

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    North Carolina Ports showcase greener port operations

    2009-11-17T10:48:00Z

    A recent demonstration at the Port of Wilmington displayed some of the latest technology showcasing the North Carolina State Ports Authority’s commitment to more environmentally friendly operations at the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and the NC International Terminal.

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    Expanding super postpanamax capability

    2009-11-17T10:37:00Z

    DP World Southampton has announced plans to increase its capability to handle super postpanamax vessels.

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    $3.5 million to help cut diesel pollution in Baltimore

    2009-11-17T10:25:00Z

    The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Port of Baltimore will receive $3.5 million in Recovery Act funding to help clean the air in and around the Port.

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    Cork achieves ISO 14001

    2009-11-16T17:09:00Z

    The Port of Cork Company has been awarded the international environmental standard ISO 14001 certification which acknowledges the Port’s positive commitment to the environment.

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    West and Central African ports address the need for environmental management

    2009-11-16T16:11:00Z

    Harry Barnes-Dabban, Corporate Estates & Environment Manager for Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, highlights the need for WACAF to prioritise their environmental challenges or risk becoming a dumping ground

  • Port Strategy: "Anybody who does online banking doesn't have to be trained, and [CNS Compass] is similar to that concept," Andy Kinnell, CNS
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    CNS

    2009-11-16T12:24:00Z

    Southampton-based Community Network Services is rolling out its completely new inventory control system, CNS Compass, this autumn - the result of two-and-a-half years'' planning, it is designed to increase functionality and flexibility.

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    Western Scheldt 2009 deadline

    2009-11-16T10:33:00Z

    Antwerp Port Authority welcomes the decision by the Dutch government to implement the treaty on the deepening the Scheldt estuary, hailing it as an important step.

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    Air emissions cut at Portland

    2009-11-16T10:21:00Z

    The Port of Portland, Oregon has, over the past year added shore-side power (cold-ironing) at three of its marine terminals.

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    World First - Hybrid Prime Mover launched in Singapore

    2009-11-16T09:38:00Z

    The world’s first commercially ready Hybrid Hydraulic Drive (HHD) enhanced port prime mover (PPM) for port operators has been launched in south east Asia.

  • Clean trucks are at the heart of the Port of Long Beach’s pollution reduction strategy
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    Long Beach and Los Angeles: no let-up in environmental initiatives

    2009-11-15T15:27:00Z

    Emissions control, air and water control, green business development and societal integration are all high on the San Pedro Bay Ports agenda

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    Putin confident over Ust-Luga

    2009-11-15T12:24:00Z

    Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin remains confident that the port of Ust-Luga should commence operations on time and deliver maximum efficiency.

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    Houston clean air funding

    2009-11-14T17:21:00Z

    A $9 million Smart Way Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) was awarded to the Houston- Galveston Area Council (HGAC), following the efforts of the Port of Houston Authority (PHA), H-GAC and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).