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NewsDP World paves the way for Algeria persence
There is little doubt that DP World is very interested indeed in developing a major new terminal in Algeria. In August 2007, Jamal Majid bin Thaniah, company president and chief executive of Dubai Port and Free Zone, indicated a willingness to negotiate with Algerian authorities on the privatisation of container ...
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NewsChasing containers
Spain''s enclave ports are following the same well-trodden path as other Maghreb ports, as Alex Hughes explains
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Damietta invests $680m
The Egyptian port of Damietta is to invest $680m to improve existing installations and construct new quays to boost capacity to 4.5m teu.
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NewsMexico five-port plan too little, too late
As part of a $2bn investment programme, Mexico has confirmed plans to build five new ports in 2007-2012 to add to the existing 16 major hubs.
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NewsWalking the environmental tightrope
Just how hard it is for port executives to plan ahead and get traction for major new development, in an era when environmental concerns are paramount?
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NewsDalrymple delays sting BBI
Babcock and Brown Infrastructure (BBI), owner of the giant Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) in northern Queensland, reported a net loss of A$14.6m (US$13.6m) in the six months ending December 31, compared with a profit of A$23.4m (US$21.9m) for the same period last year.
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NewsSafety measures: A weight problem
Current concerns over container weights have major implications for ports - and port safety. Felicity Landon reports
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Preservation of people and plant
Richard Willis, an application consultant with Jade Software''s logistics division, witnessed overweight container problems in his previous job as planning and systems manager for the Port of Liverpool''s container terminal.
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Declaring dangerous goods
ICHCA International is involved in the progress of a number of initiatives that are aimed at improving safety in ports.
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Confined spaces warning from ICHCA
ICHCA has launched a major publicity drive on the dangers of working in confined spaces on ships after reports of a number of fatalities involving both dockers and seafarers.
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NewsDaGoB highlights safety implications of cross-border differences
Differing dangerous goods rules in European countries and even within the same countries need to be addressed. Felicity Landon explains
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NewsPort Congestion: Fact or Myth?
The topic of port congestion is never far from headlines and conference presentations. I have argued in the past that it is more of a management and space utilisation issue than an actual physical space issue.
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NewsMahgreb article
Morocco''s Tanger-Med has thrown the delicate equilibrium in North Africa. What will it take to redress the balance, asks Alex Hughes
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Busy start to 2008 for DEME
In recent months, DEME has obtained new contracts with a value of €300 million. The new projects only represent its international business (outside Belgium) and are in addition to the deepening of the River Scheldt, in Belgium, which DEME started at the beginning of the year, as part of the ...
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Valencia keeps up investment programme
In 2007, Valencia Port Authority invested more than ¢ 128m ($185.7m) in infrastructure upgrades and it plans to spend a further ¢ 150m ($217.7m) on average a year for the next two years. ...
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Liebherr powers ahead in MHC sector
Equipment manufacturer Liebherr has smashed its own records, handing 88 mobile harbour cranes (MHC) in 2007.
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Chinese ports post record numbers
China''s Ministry of Communications has revealed that in 2007 Chinese ports handled a combined 112.7m teu, while total throughput amounted to 6.4bn tonnes. China now has 14 ports each handling 100m tonnes, which is more than any other country in the world.
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NewsMarseilles oils the wheels of export
France''s Port of Marseilles is adding to its oil export capabilities with the construction of a ¢ 200m ($294m) refined products depot at its Fos terminal.
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NewsSeawater scrubber interest accelerates
After recent positive trials on a Pacific cruise liner, Krystallon is now receiving widespread interest from across the industry in its innovative scrubber system. The Krystallon technology effectively scrubs marine exhaust gases to eliminate harmful sulphur emissions and particulate matter. It provides an alternative to using more expensive low sulphur ...
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NewsAtkins wins China design bid
Atkins' holistic design beat off international competition to winThe project - to be built on Mei Shan Island, near Ningbo - will include a manufacturing zone, business, research and design districts, and leisure facilities.
