Europe – Page 52
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NewsABB’s Bryfors: flexible automation is key
Flexible automation is one of the biggest opportunities facing the ports and terminals industry currently, according to ABB Ports’ senior vice president.
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NewsFelixstowe stable but backlog remains
The Port of Felixstowe''s Trinity Quay remains congested with a backlog of cargo built up in August, following problems with the port''s terminal operating system (TOS).
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NewsThird privatisation phase for 10 Greek ports
Greek assets body the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund plans to launch the third privatisation phase of 10 ports across Greece in autumn, with priority on four in Northern Greece, three in Attica as well as ports in Patra, Volos and Heraklio.
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NewsSpaced out on Brexit plans
With the growing expectance of a ‘no deal’ Brexit, ports now need to weigh preparations against commercial practicalities, explains Stevie Knight.
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NewsNot-so-temporary shift to the Baltic
Political repercussions have been echoing around the Baltic long enough to result in real, structural changes to cargo flows and quays, explains Stevie Knight.
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NewsSet on the right path
Legal expert Rachid Bouda explains why Ukraine is emerging as a "hidden gem" for international port investors.
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NewsHamburg delight at deepening project decision
A controversial project to deepen the River Elbe to improve large vessel access at the Port of Hamburg can now begin following completion and approval of the third supplementary planning procedure.
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NewsGothenburg container volumes recover
Container volumes at the Port of Gothenburg have recovered following a drop of 19% in 2017.
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NewsRestrictive practices fined in Vigo
In Spain, the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), or the National Commission on Markets and Competition, has fined five stevedoring companies and five port unions for illegal agreements that have restricted competition in the Port of Vigo. These have kept prices artificially high and undermined the ...
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NewsBid to limit business loss at Genoa
Efforts to limit cargo handling business losses to 5% at the Port of Genoa are being made following the collapse of the Morandi Bridge on 14 August.
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NewsIndustry bodies highlight port trade opportunities
The British Ports Association (BPA), UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) and Associated British Ports (ABP) have welcomed the UK Department for International Trade’s new Export Strategy and highlighted the importance of ports to future trade opportunities.
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NewsMigrant arrival at Port of Valletta
Malta’s Grand Harbour, or the Port of Valletta, has welcomed the arrival of a rescue ship carrying 141 migrants following a five-day dispute regarding where it could disembark them.
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NewsNew ship loading system minimises emissions
A new triple-enclosed ship loading system for ore handling operations is designed to enable close to zero dust emissions.
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NewsLiverpool power outage impact was minimal
Operations returned to normal within 36 hours at the Port of Liverpool’s container terminals following a power outage on 31 July which saw hauliers face hours of delays.
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NewsDisruption for Felixstowe freight forwarders
The director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) has said that the organisation’s members are still facing “significant problems” at the Port of Felixstowe following implementation of a new terminal operating system (TOS).
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NewsUK urged to keep Dover route
The Port of Dover has warned that a UK Government proposal to divert Dover-bound shipments elsewhere in a no deal Brexit scenario would face capacity and efficiency problems.
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NewsFelixstowe TOS still taking its toll on teu
The terminal operating system (TOS) at the Port of Felixstowe is reportedly “stable” although teu volume handled is lower than expected.
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NewsMarket tilt towards the Med
There has been scepticism about the ability of Mediterranean ports to pull market share away from Northern Europe, but that attitude is changing, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsPositive evaluation for Yilport’s Taranto proposal
Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea (PNAIS) has expressed a first positive evaluation of Yilport Holding’s proposal to invest in and manage the container terminal of the Port of Taranto.
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Breakbulk Events & Media Supports Project Cargo Summit in Rotterdam
Breakbulk Events & Media Supports Project Cargo Summit in Rotterdam
