All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 715

  • If you want to have an environmentally friendly programme for your waste which leads you to a sustainable management, make an easy design, think Green and include LCA to your smart systems
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    Reducing GHG: Life Cycle Assessment

    2014-08-26T15:42:00Z

    The phenomenon of a continuous industrial development, which slowly but surely destroys our environment is particularly noticeable in the maritime industry all over the world, where ports represent the gates for the stream of economical growth, says Mansoureh Hasanzadeh from the Coastal Engineering Department, Iran Ports & Maritime Organization (PMO).

  • Although the new convention allows for exemptions, Danish shippers say that they are impractical and the conditions are too restrictive for local shipping
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    Ballast water exemption on the agenda

    2014-08-26T12:03:00Z

    The International Maritime Organization (IMO) looks set to consider the exemption of short sea shipping from the ballast water convention at the next meeting of the IMO’s environmental committee, the MEPC, in October.

  • The use of LNG as an alternative fuel for shipowners is becoming increasingly popular. Photo: Ken Hodge
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    MARAD study clears the air

    2014-08-26T11:17:00Z

    A new study by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) reveals the benefits of using natural gas as a propulsion fuel compared to conventional marine fuels.

  • News

    More than just weighing

    2014-08-26T10:00:00Z

    TT Club''s Laurence Jones explains that there''s more to twistlock technology than simply weighing

  • Busy: Southern California Marine Exchange has large numbers of crafts to monitor. Credit: USACE
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    Cut out the stress

    2014-08-25T10:00:00Z

    Greater automation and computer control is gaining ground in VTS, but there is uncertainty over the limits, writes Martin Rushmere

  • Mike McColl: "Its high security level and innovative design means that it is ideal for the construction of secure environments to protect areas where you might find hazardous substances and high value items, like cargo ports and terminals"
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    Ensuring security with modular system

    2014-08-22T17:29:00Z

    UK-based Securiclad has developed a modular composite panel system designed to withstand high level attacks in a range of applications, including cargo terminals and ports.

  • NAMEPA members including the Teekay Corporation, stand to benefit from the adjustment
    News

    Green boost for NAMEPA members

    2014-08-22T16:54:00Z

    The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) members have been awarded an automatic positive adjustment (+5 points) towards member vessels’ RightShip Environmental Rating.

  • News

    Problems remain with Santos dredging ambitions

    2014-08-22T16:13:00Z

    While Santos Port Authority (CODESP) continues to harbour ambitions to deepen the existing draft of 13.2m, Brazil''s Chief Minister for Ports, César Borges has warned that over-budget quotes for the deepening works could stunt progress.

  • News

    New ports legislation adopted in Chile

    2014-08-22T16:13:00Z

    Chile’s Senate Committee on Labour and Social Security has adopted ‘Short Port Law’, amending the Labour Code and the Law on Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases for dockworkers.

  • Clear view: Rotterdam's updated GIS is an improvement on the legacy system
    News

    Evolving landscapes

    2014-08-22T10:00:00Z

    GIS technology is constantly evolving to meet the operational requirements of ports, as John Bensalhia discovers

  • News

    Evoqua BWMS accepted by US Coast Guard

    2014-08-21T16:50:00Z

    Evoqua Water Technologies’ SeaCURE ballast water management system (BWMS) has received alternate management system (AMS) approval, giving shipowners more choice for type approved and AMS approved solutions.

  • The problem is worsening in Africa. Photo: Jonas B
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    Ebola concerns spread to South America

    2014-08-21T10:45:00Z

    Ebola concerns continue as more ports in Africa have issued bans against affected vessels, and now South American ports are following in their footsteps.

  • Grand slam: when fully developed DP World's ICTT will be the largest terminal under a single operator in the region
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    India's political push

    2014-08-21T10:00:00Z

    A new government has the potential to do wonders for India''s port and terminal industry as Iain MacIntyre explains

  • News

    Looking to the Italians

    2014-08-20T16:04:00Z

    The Danish Shipowners’ Association says that it expects the new Italian presidency of the EU to take the lead in the implementation of the EU’s MRV proposal to restrict CO2 emissions for shipping.

  • Testing times: the DP World terminal at Canada's Port Metro Vancouver is seeing west coast cargo diversions
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    Labour disputes diverting cargo

    2014-08-20T12:49:00Z

    Global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, says that the effects of the labour disputes at US west coast ports are beginning to show, with cargo being diverted setting the stage for broader economic impacts.

  • News

    US port congestion forum

    2014-08-20T12:17:00Z

    The US Federal Maritime Commission is holding a public forum on tackling port congestion and all industry stakeholders, regulators and the general public are being urged to attend.

  • News

    New solution set to ‘turbocharge’ gas market

    2014-08-20T12:13:00Z

    American Power Group (APG) is working with Scotland-based Marine Fuel Conversions (MFC) to find potential applications and opportunities for its dual-fuel gas solution.

  • Uplifting: residents need to look beyond the inconveniences of the Bayonne Bridge raising works to everyday life. Credit: Matt Green
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    Lifting local spirits

    2014-08-20T10:00:00Z

    COMMENT: The traffic reports on New York area drive-time radio have revealed that the Bayonne Bridge will be seeing closures on weekends and during overnight hours, as work continues on the ''Raise the Roadway'' project, writes Barry Parker.

  • Loud and clear: a worker jacket carries the message: Zero accidents
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    The hidden message

    2014-08-20T10:00:00Z

    H&S campaigns falling short? There may be more to the message than the signpost finds Stevie Knight

  • “The port of Barcelona is very proud and honoured to host GreenPort Congress and GreenPort Cruise Conference in October,” says Mr Garcia-Milà
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    Focused on enlarging and strengthening the hinterland

    2014-08-19T14:35:00Z

    The port of Barcelona is a crucial transport and services infrastructure in the Euro-Mediterranean area. On 14-17 October, the port will be hosting the 9th GreenPort Congress and 2nd Cruise Conference. GreenPort Editor, Daniëlla Arbyn Havugimana spoke with the Deputy Director General of the port of Barcelona, Santiago Garcia-Milà.