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Denmark to spend heavily on ports
The Danish government is making available a package of $36m to be spent on upgrading ports.
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Le Havre issues final terminal tender
La Havre Port Authority has issued a call for proposals for companies wishing to manage a dry bulk facility known as the Multi-Bulk Terminal. The terminal has two berths, one of which can accommodate 170,000 dwt capesizes. Once this contract is awarded, the port will have completed the transfer of ...
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NewsSpain to merge smaller port authorities
The Spanish government is to merge some of its smaller port authorities to create a more competitive network.
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Discounts on offer at Valencia
Shipping lines using the port of Valencia for international transhipment of containers in 2011 will be eligible for discounts on ship and handling fees, but only on the condition that they increase the volume handled in 2010. MSC will be the main beneficiary, being eligible for a 40% discount if ...
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Rotterdam welcomes Bremenports silt
Large quantities of sediment from the harbours in Bremerhaven will soon set off on a journey abroad, pushed by environmental concerns and difficulties finding disposal facilities.
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NewsInland ports co-operate on border issues
Inland ports close to national borders could act as stepping stones to smooth out freight corridors, according to European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) president Roland Hoerner.
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Appeal favours Illichivsk Port
After a bitter wrangle lasting many years, the Odessa Court has upheld the termination of the concession agreement between Ukrtranscontainer (UTC) by the Port of Illichivsk on appeal.
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NewsMarseilles Fos sees rise despite strikes
Cargo handled at Marseilles Fos reached 78.3 million tonnes to the end of November, pointing to an overall 3% rise on last year’s figures.
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NewsOptimism today - but wait to see follow up
Northern Europe''s 2010 performance gives cause for optimism, even though the coming year’s advances might have to wait a little, according to the latest Global Port Tracker for the region.
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Container handler for Clydeport
Clydeport has taken delivery of a new Hyster H18.00XM-12EC empty container handler to support its growing import and export operation at the Greenock Ocean Terminal, which expects an annual container throughput of 80,000 teu.
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Humber logistics development
A £100m port-related logistics development on the south bank of the Humber is at the root of plans submitted by Able UK Limited.
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NewsSenator secures ABP hubs
UK-based security company Senator is delivering International Ship and Port Facility Security Code services for Associated British Ports’ South Wales units.
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Concerns over Kaliningrad terminal project
The chief executive of Rosmorport has said that the project to build a new port on the Balga peninsular in Kaliningrad must be rethought, as, he claims, necessary dredging work would be so extensive it would undermine any profitability. The port is planning a 12m teu capacity container terminal.
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Demag turns down Konecranes proposal
Demag Cranes has rejected a merger proposal with Konecranes, despite the Finnish company stressing the need to consolidate the global crane construction sector, particularly in Europe.
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NewsRecovery still 'uncertain' for some
It''s a mixed picture that is emerging from the dust of the downturn, and there seems to be quite a lot of latitude when projecting trends.
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Portek closes European office
Singapore-based Portek has closed its European office and shut down Portek Europe SA.
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TCB commits to major investment
Barcelona''s TCB group is to invest €800m ($1.1bn) on expanding its port interests over the next five years. The investment will effectively double its existing handling capacity to 8m teu. Terminals in Buenaventura (Columbia), Ennore (India) and Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) are all under development.
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Spain cuts port investment
Spain’s state budget for 2011 has allocated 18% less in port funding compared with 2010. A total of €1.15bn ($1.56bn) will be made available, down on the €1.28bn ($1.74bn) invested in 2010.
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NewsPort Integration project takes off
Speedy, cost-effective freight flows that contribute to regional competitiveness while reducing environmental impact are at the centre of a new European ports project.
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Go ahead given for Dragados-SPL sale
Spain''s competition authority has given the green light to JP Morgan to acquire Dragados-SPL from existing owner ACS. The acquisition is being made at a cost of €720m ($977m). The assets will be controlled by a new company, Turia Port Investments.
