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    Embracing scheduling systems

    2008-05-21T21:26:00Z

    New Zealand''s Axis Engineering uses a computerised scheduling system to plan the preventative maintenance of equipment, while component maintenance tracking is a feature at DP World terminals.

  • Port Strategy: Angolan port commits $100m to expansion
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    Cabinda targets 70% throughput growth by 2010

    2008-05-21T21:26:00Z

    The Angolan Port of Cabinda is to use a $100m port expansion plan as a springboard to boost exports to neighbouring countries.

  • Port Strategy: Ust-Luga's coal terminal is being held back by security restrictions
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    Ust-Luga article

    2008-05-21T21:26:00Z

    Red tape and selective governing is holding back potential at the country''s coal port growth, as Alex Hughes finds out

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    Natterjack project

    2008-05-21T15:31:00Z

    Port of Rotterdam is preparing to remove the Natterjack Toad

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    US and Chinese Sisters in Trade

    2008-05-20T21:26:00Z

    The North American port city of Tacoma recently announced the launch of a joint trade project with its Chinese sister-city.

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    Westerlund cranes get to Antwerp

    2008-05-20T21:26:00Z

    The Westerlund Group has taken delivery of two new cranes from Liebherr.

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    Hanjin to invest in Algeciras

    2008-05-20T21:26:00Z

    South Korean shipping line Hanjin is to invest ¢ 375m ($597m) in the new public container terminal that it is building in the port of Algeciras in southern Spain. The shipping line believes it will be able to handle 800,000 teu in the first year of operation, scheduled for 2010, ...

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    Verstegen’s environmental grab programme

    2008-05-20T14:02:00Z

    Verstegen has developed special environmentally friendly grabs for handling dusty materials. These grabs have enclosed scales and can be provided with knife sealing systems for handling fine, free flowing materials.

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    Belém CMA CGM hub

    2008-05-19T21:26:00Z

    CMA CGM is seeking to build a terminal in the Brazilian port of Belém, a process that it began three years ago on the back of 28% increase in business in the region. APM terminals, which recently acquired a stake in Ceara Terminal Operator - the major stevedoring company in ...

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    Namibia upgrades Walvis Bay

    2008-05-19T21:26:00Z

    Namibia Ports Authority is to deepen the draught of Walvis Bay to 15 metres, as well as adding bulk and break bulk handling facilities.

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    Saigon’s ECO-RTG order

    2008-05-19T13:51:00Z

    The new Saigon Premier Container Terminal in Vietnam operated by DP World has ordered a batch of 13 ECO-RTGs from Zhenhua Port Machinery Company in Shanghai. Siemens will deliver the hybrid ECO-RTG drive systems to crane manufacturer ZPMC in October 2008. This order is the second in a row placed ...

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    DPW Russian exploration

    2008-05-18T21:26:00Z

    DP World has acknowledged that it is exploring maritime opportunities in Russia, in conjunction with Russian partners. The company already jointly operates the Vostochny International Container Services terminal.

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    Rio Grande interest

    2008-05-18T21:26:00Z

    Investors from the United Arab Emirates have expressed an interest in investing in ports in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul as a means of accessing agricultural products produced there. Abu Dhabi, for example, is currently targeting up to 200,000 tonnes of rice, which will be exported via ...

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    Prismalence sheds new light

    2008-05-18T13:45:00Z

    An innovative lighting product developed in Sweden is rapidly securing business in the UK ports market. Tilbury Container Terminals, operators in Southampton and Dover Harbour Board are among the UK operators that have ordered and installed Prismalence lights over the past 18 months, according to Cameron Maritime Resources (CMR).

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    International operators eye Valencia

    2008-05-17T21:26:00Z

    The proposed fifth container terminal at the port of Valencia, which could also be divided into two different concessions, has drawn interest from shipping lines Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC, as well as from Spanish terminal groups Dragados-SPL and TCB, not to mention international operator DP World, claims Rafael Aznar, ...

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    Tarragona eyes international operator

    2008-05-17T21:26:00Z

    Josep Anton Burgasé, president of Tarragona Port Authority, has confirmed he is keen to tap in on the huge growth potential for containers at his port, but has yet to find a workable solution.

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    Newcastle growth

    2008-05-17T21:26:00Z

    Newcastle''s Port Waratah Coal Services is to invest over A$1bn (US$937m) in an expansion to be completed after 2010, increasing production at the terminal by 40%. It will include new coal-handling equipment, a new berth and dredging.

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    Crane manufacturer goes for green

    2008-05-17T21:26:00Z

    Paceco has pressed home its green credentials by entering into an agreement with flywheel energy storage manufacturer, Vycon.

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    LCMT chooses fuel-saving solution

    2008-05-17T13:42:00Z

    Kalmar Industries’ on-going programme of investment in research and development into environmental improvement and fuel efficiency has helped win an order for six E-One+ rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for Thailand’s LCMT Company Ltd.

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    "Glimmer of Hope"

    2008-05-17T12:24:00Z

    The shipping-related industry is suffering as it never has done before: ships are being laid up in record numbers, bulk companies are going under, ship orders are being cancelled or delayed, and profitability is but a dream.