All Port Strategy articles in Web Issue – Page 788
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NewsHudson tops global fleet efficiency
Global dry bulk supply chain management company, Hudson Shipping Lines Inc, has achieved an average carbon dioxide efficiency rating of ‘C’, using RightShip’s Existing Vessel Design Index (EVDIä) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Rating.
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NewsAutomation for Stockton
California’s Port of Stockton has taken the plunge and will be deploying a Tideworks Technology terminal operating system (TOS) to manage its container on barge operation and improve overall efficiency.
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NewsA mixed view on automation
Global marine systems business, Trelleborg, says that although port operators expect increased safety from automated systems, the vast majority still use human or manual guidance at their facilities.
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NewsEMS wins Durres concession
Newly formed port operator, EMS Albanian Port Operator (EMS APO), wholly owned subsidiary of EMS Shipping and Trader GmbH, has won the tender for the new East Terminal at the Port of Durres, Albania.
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NewsSpecialism brings value-add to lashing services
Rotterdam''s Snoeck Services remains wholly committed to providing lashing and securing cargo prior to it being loaded.
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IMO consultation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has started a six month consultation period during which it will seek widespread input on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments.
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NewsAir Products secures LNG contract
Norwegian industrial gas supplier, Air Products, has won a NOK35m (US$6m) contract with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd (DSME), to supply its nitrogen generator sets for use on the large scale Australian offshore Ichthys LNG Project.
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NewsRHDHV wins Indonesian contract
International consultancy and project management company, Royal HaskoningDHV (RHDHV), has won a contract to supervise the construction of Indonesia’s largest port extension at Jakarta’s Tanjung Port.
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NewsBound together
Just who should be responsible for onboard lashing when ships are in port, asks Alex Hughes
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NewsDP World asset management
Global terminal operator, DP World, has launched an asset management programme – the largest in the industry – to improve efficiency across its global operations.
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NewsWR Systems awarded for clean shipping
US based technical solutions specialist, WR Systems has been awarded the ‘Clean Shipping’ award at the 25th anniversary Seatrade Awards for its Emissions Monitoring System (Emsys).
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NewsProgress on Andhra LNG project
Shell says that it''s moving closer towards implementing the Andhra LNG import terminal project at Kakinada Deepwater port - its submitted the draft Environmental Impact Assessment report and has signed the Port Services Agreement.
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NewsAuckland hopeful as facilitation looms
Ports of Auckland (POAL) says it’s hopeful that a resolution will finally be reached over the longstanding employment dispute with the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) during facilitation next month.
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NewsICTSI income on the rise
International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported a 20% increase in income from port operations for the quarter ended 31 March 2013.
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NewsPIB discharge problem
The UK Chamber of Shipping and leading wildlife conservation and animal welfare charities are calling on the UK Government and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to review the legal discharge status of polyisobutene (PIB).
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NewsCrane frenzy
May has been a busy month so far for equipment, with Terex, Liebherr and Cargotec all experiencing somewhat of a crane frenzy.
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NewsVancouver makes Green 30 list
Canada''s Port Metro Vancouver has made it to the 2012 Green 30 list of Canadian organisations whose employees are most positive about their record on environmental stewardship, compiled by global consulting firm, Aon Hewitt.
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NewsNorth Europe imports to decline
North Europe laden deep sea imports are expected to fall by 13.6% to 11.6 million teu in the next six months, according to Hackett Associates’ and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics’ (ISL) latest Global Port Tracker: North Europe Trade Outlook.
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NewsDon't hide from the truth
Whether there is an ISO Standard in place or not, ports are generally waking up to being more proactive with their soliciting of feedback.
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NewsClear the air
Better to be receptive to complaints than to sweep them under the negotiating table, finds Stevie Knight
