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Kaliningrad hub project gathers steam
The Russian enclave of Kaliningrad in the Baltic is to go ahead with construction of a new port at Baltiijsk.
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Vigo spreads out
The Spanish North Western Port of Vigo has taken over 24,000 square metres at an adjacent industrial state to allow it to store granite and empty containers. It is also seeking the transfer of a further 100,000 square metres.
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DPW Antwerp nod
DP World has been cleared by European Union competition authorities to form a joint venture to handle break bulk at the Port of Antwerp with partners Conti 7 and Rickmers. The three companies will invest ¢ 50m ($65.8m) over the next four years in a new terminal capable of handling ...
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Stevedoring agreement for Algeciras Bay
A new stevedoring agreement at Algeciras Bay port will bring "stability, availability and social peace", according to the port authority.
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Markets kills Muuga project
The Port of Tallinn has cancelled the project to build new handling facilities at the Port of Muuga, given the difficulty in raising the necessary investment capital and an inability to sign an agreement with the operator, the Chinese Port of Ningbo, which had backed the original idea.
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Belgiums invest in Poland
Belgium-based SEA-invest has bought a majority stake in Poland''s Port Polnocny. This company operates a terminal in the Port of Gdansk exporting coal and liquid bulk.
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La Coruña sustainability report first
The Spanish port of La Coruña has become the first in the country to issue a Sustainability Report ans is the first in Europe to be awarded top marks by the Global Reporting organisation, which noted the port''s transparency, commitment and social responsibility.
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Chinese to invest in Greek ports
On the back of the $3.4bn contract signed by Cosco to manage the Port of Piraeus for 35 years, the president of China has promised to increase his country''s maritime investment in Greece.
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Archangel trading at 50% of capacity
Last year, the Russian Port of Archangel handled 5m tonnes, equivalent to 50% of capacity.
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Hybrids amongst the flock
DP World''s UK terminal in Southampton has opted for two hybrid versions in an order for 15 Kalmar straddle carriers.
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NewsBBI sells off more port business
Troubled Australian bank Babcock & Brown is continuing to sell off port businesses in an attempt to fill the holes in its books.
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NewsDrewry paints bleak picture
The latest report from Drewry Shipping Consultants points out what some may feel is the obvious - that 2009 will be the toughest test yet for the container industry and there is a real possibility of others following Chinese company SYMS and the Lonrho-backed SAILs.
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Algeciras unions strike deal with Maersk
After 30 months of negotiation, trade unions at the Port of Algeciras have finally agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement.
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NewsTT Club confident after renewals battle
Mutual insurer TT Club has retained the vast majority of its prime ports and terminals portfolio, following hard fought start-of-the-year renewal negotiations.
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NewsEmail alerts from Thamesport
London Thamesport has introduced an e-mail alert system to update hauliers and port users on operational conditions.
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Public funding for JadeWeser approved
The European Union has approved $765m of public funding for the $1.2bn new deepwater port of Wilhelmshaven in Germany. The money will come from the federal states of Bremen and Lower Saxony. The first 1,000 metres of quay offering 18 metres alongside draught will open in the second half of ...
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Boskalis ditches Smit bid
The Dutch group Royal Boskalis has abandoned plans to acquire Smit International. Boskalis was unable to agree on a structure for the takeover and, given a deterioration in market conditions, decided to pull out of any possible deal.
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NewsBoost for Gdansk
The Polish deepwater container terminal DCT Gdansk has boosted its handling capabilities with the commissioning of three new Liebherr rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs).
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NewsDublin and Algeria plan on Liebherr
As part of port expansion plans, Portroe Stevedores Ltd has taken delivery of six Liebherr rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for the Port of Dublin, Ireland.
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NewsCrane corners deep sea shipping
A new ship-to-shore gantry crane has arrived at the Port of Liverpool for the Royal Seaforth Container Terminal where berthing for deep sea ships is to be increased by a third.
