Europe – Page 125
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Port-Net II on the cards
Participants in European ports initiative Port-Net have called for a "more practical" second programme as the first draws to a close.
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Humber ports top UK ranking
The UK's Humber Ports can lay claim to the greatest share of UK world tonnage, beating all other UK ports complexes, according to the government's UK Maritime Statistics 2006.
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DP World breaks bulk barrier
Better known for its container activities, DP World has partnered with Conti Lines and Rickmers-Linie in the Port of Antwerp in a breakbulk initiative. DP World Breakbulk NV will operate a common user general cargo terminal at the Churchilldock in the Port of Antwerp.
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BMT buys Baxter
Consultant BMT has acquired specialist port consultant Baxter Eadie to bolster its international ports and logistics offering to customers.
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New Peel CEO
Peel Ports, one of Europe''s largest port operators, has appointed Stephen Baxter, the chief operating officer for BAA, as its new chief executive.
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TT Club demands compulsory dangerous goods training
Specialist transport insurer TT Club has called for mandatory International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code training for shore-side handlers.
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NCSP ties to $73m debt facility
Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP) has signed debt facilities to the tune of $73m with Sberbank, the Savings Bank of the Russian Federation, to finance the development of new cargo handling facilities.
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NewsPorts could be hit by end of IBAs
The British government''s surprise decision to phase out Industrial Business Allowances (IBAs) by 2011 could have a significant impact on ports and cargo handlers who have invested in warehousing and storage buildings, accountancy firm Moore Stephens has warned.
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Investment up in Spanish ports
In 2008, total investment in Spanish ports will reach ¢ 19.8bn ($28.1bn), which is ¢ 3bn ($4.3bn) more than in 2007. For its part, the government will invest ¢ 2bn ($2.8bn), an increase of 32% over 2007.
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...and for Barcelona
Barcelona Port Authority has approved construction of a bio-diesel plant on its Inflammable Quay. In the meantime, it has received five bids to undertake repair work on Prat Quay, most of which involves domestic construction companies linking up with overseas specialists.
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Bio-diesel plant for Gijon...
Construction has begun in the Port of Gijón of a bio-diesel plant, which is due to open in the first quarter of 2009. Production capacity will be the order of 500,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to 600m litres, under an investment of ¢ 80m ($113.7m).
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Valencia extends Levante Quay
Valencia Port Authority has issued a tender for a 248 metre extension of Levante Quay, which has a reference price of ¢ 12.4bn ($17.6bn). Alongside draught of 16 metres will be available and the new 32,000 sq m area will be incorporated into the existing TCV Stevedoring concession.
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Brake on box traffic at Novorossisk
Tougher fines imposed on road haulage vehicles carrying overweight cargo are crippling traffic at Russia''s Novorossisk seaport, where operators claim that the only way of resolving the situation would be to double the number of trucks involved in carrying consignments.
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New Russian port
Russia''s Oleg Deripaska company is to build a new port at Imeretin Bay near Sochi capable of handling 5m tonnes a year. The port, which will cost $3bn to build, will accommodate river-sea class vessels of 5,000 dwt.
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NewsHHLA IPO
Hamburg operator HHLA is to undertake an initial public offering in November of 30% of its total equity to be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Both private and institutional investors from Germany and abroad will be allowed to acquire shares. This follows a record-breaking 2006 and first-quarter 2007 in ...
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NewsIberian feature
Both Bilbao and Algeciras have pursued the risky strategy of expanding without commitments from lines, as Alex Hughes discovers
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NewsBabcock & Brown swoop on Finnish assets
Australia''s Babcock and Brown Infrastructure (BBI) has splashed out ¢ 90m ($127.7m) on two Finnish concession port operators, expanding its European portfolio.
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NewsHippo Bouys for Milford Haven
FenderCare subsidiary Hippo Marine has been selected by Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) to supply five navigational buoys, including moorings, for the new South Hook LNG terminal development.
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NewsSt Petersburg investment kicks off
Investment and port operations group Oslo Marine Group has committed to a three-year re-development programme at St Petersburg's Vyborg and Western ports.
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NewsSecond chance for Sines
Sines is another Iberian port to have experienced a rollercoaster ride in its fortunes in recent years.
