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NewsGreen goals
The largest ports in the US are setting the national tone with a comprehensive environmental roadmap for the future. David Foxwell reports
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NewsAll-round storage solution
You have a new customer, they need quayside storage capacity - and you need a building, quick.Felicity Landon finds out why fast-erection, portable buildings are often the answer
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Ticking the storage boxes
When it comes to storage, ports are all seeking the same thing: a sturdy, weatherproof facility at minimum cost and disruption, according to Amanda Clarkson of Collinson, BestHall''s UK representative. "They want a storage space uninterrupted by stanchions to enable free movement of forklift trucks, etc. Some want a controlled ...
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NewsMore than just a structure
The Rubb team considers all the relevant factors when planning a new project, as illustrated in the recent design and construction of a new warehouse for Sprague Energy, says spokesman Ian Patterson.
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NewsRunning out of rubber
A widespread tyre shortage is really starting to bite and terminal operators are left with few options when the black stuff wears thin. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsUncertain supply dogs Salerno
Salerno Container Terminal (SCT), which mainly uses 18.00/33 and 18.00/25 radial tyres, is faced with an uncertain supply of industrial tyres, according to managing director Frans Jol. "As an example, I would point out that it is not currently possible to buy any new tyres before next year, basically because ...
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NewsCraning for a better view
China may house the price leaders in the manufacture of quayside gantry cranes but the technical forefathers are still found in Europe. Alex Hughes headed west to find out what operators can expect in the near future
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NewsTesting the outer limits
Europe''s crane manufacturers are increasingly delivering equipment with wider reaches, but the ceiling is far from being hit, as Alex Hughes finds out
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Lower lead time a boon for users
The average lead time for a quayside gantry crane is now in the region of 15 months, a period that Gerry Bunyan, sales and marketing manager for Liebherr''s container cranes division, believes is more than satisfactory for the industry.
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NewsWest Coast ports must shape-up to retain cargoes
US West Coast ports have some tough challenges ahead if they are to avoid the spectre of shipping lines diverting into ports in Mexico and elsewhere, according to Stacey Jones, Halcrow''s newly appointed regional director for the US West Coast.
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NewsSouthampton committed to increasing UK box capacity
The Port of Southampton has thrown its bid to increase UK container handling capacity into the ring, pledging to raise current volumes by at least 3.7m teu.
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NINE BID FOR SAGUNTO VEHICLE TERMINAL
Nine companies are expected to bid for the new vehicle terminal at the Spanish Mediterranean port of Sagunto. Investment will total ¢ 2.88m and involve paving 120,000 sq m between Muelle Sur and Muelle de la Costa.
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PIREAUS GROWTH
Among those bidding are Lubasa, Pavasal, Dragados,Midascón, Comsa, Elsan-Pacsa, Cyes, CHM and Construcciones/Valcomar. Container traffic at the Greek port of Piraeus amounted to 511,280 teu in the first two quarters of this year, representing growth of 5.2% in respect of the 486,036 teu moved in the first half of 2005.
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VALENCIA EXTENSION AWARDED
Valencia port authority has awarded a contract to a joint-venture consisting of Ferrovial Agromán and Ocide Construcción in respect of the extension of Levante Quay at a cost of ¢ 12bn.
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GRUPO MARITIMO ATTRACTS INVESTORS
A group of institutional investors headed by Deutsche Bank has taken a 37% stake in Barcelona-based Grupo Marítimo TCB.The Pérez company retains a 42% stake.
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EU FUND FINANCES LAS PALMAS WORK
Las Palmas port authority is to finance 35% of planned infrastructure work at the port using ¢ 140m sourced from the European Union''s Feder fund. Among the work to be financed is the reinforcement and upgrading of the container terminal at Arrecife costing ¢ 262,000, and the creation of a ...
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Rotterdam still keen on cooperation with Zeeland
Zeeland Seaports and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have been cited as reasons for the lacklustre past relations. Hans Smits, chief executive of the port authority, said: "It is to our advantage to remain involved in developments in Zeeland. If Zeeland and Rotterdam can exploit the port of ...
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Fuerteventura needs revamp
The Canary Islands Port of Fuerteventura is considered obsolete and is strangling the economy of the small island.
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NewsGrangemouth's great aims
The Port of Grangemouth is expanding its container handling capability. Forth Ports, operator of the container terminal at Grangemouth, has added two new quayside gantries, upgraded the terminal''s landside handling equipment, expanded the terminal area and upgraded maintenance facilities.
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Bromma Group celebrates new order swathe
Stockholm-based Bromma Group has won new orders for 23 of its Marathon spreaders from container crane manufacturer OEM Kone Cranes.
