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LPC OPENS TRUCK "KIOSKS"
Time-savings of up to 66% are expected from new IT-equipped truck " kiosks" Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) has introduced to its container terminal reception area.
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HUTCHISON EYES NZ
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) looks set to establish a foothold in New Zealand. The terminal operator will be one of the beneficiaries of Christchurch City Holdings (CCHL''s) takeover bid for Lyttelton Port Company.
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NewsCoal deal signals renaissance at Greymouth
The South Island New Zealand port of Greymouth that has never returned a commercial profit in its history is to undergo a US$13.4m upgrade to capitalise on a lucrative new coal deal.
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Teesport and ASDA collborate on modal shift
ASDA has signed a landmark deal with PD Teesport to develop a new £ 20m import centre at Teesport with the creation of 300 jobs. The project will be delivered by leading European logistics developer, Gazeley, on behalf of ASDA.
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Time to reflect on the broader economic future for 2006
The global economy has once again surprised pessimists by its tremendous staying power, replacing past concerns that global growth might falter with inflationary worries, fuelled by high and rising oil prices. We see growth slowing marginally this year, compared to last, but if the almighty consumer does not lose heart ...
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NewsUse this rich era of growth to clean up our act
Economist Ben Hackett rings in the new year with some positive news. Despite predictions to the contrary, the global economy is in robust shape and will remain so, provided of course the ''almighty'' consumer (you and me) does not lose heart.
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NewsNY/NJ
Already an RSO in Panama, Chile, Cayman Islands and Liberia, MUSC has carried out over 200 ports assessments worldwide and concurrently trained Port Facility Security Officers. Course instructors are all experienced security personnel verified by Det Norske Veritas.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a record ...
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CHITTAGONG
Already an RSO in Panama, Chile, Cayman Islands and Liberia, MUSC has carried out over 200 ports assessments worldwide and concurrently trained Port Facility Security Officers. Course instructors are all experienced security personnel verified by Det Norske Veritas.Bangladesh's main port will spend US$12m on container scanners following a series of ...
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NewsThe post-concession race: have they heard the gun?
The shelved Ledeco project in Abidjan (see PS March and Oct 2004) would have provided solutions to all the problems raised above.
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NewsWill Concessions do the trick?
Steve Cameron looks at the current round of concessioning and asks will they provide a solution to West Africa''s pressing congestion problems.
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NewsPorts surf the growth wave
As the UAE and other regional players steer their economies onward and upward, their ports are racing to keep up with demand, both actual and forecast. Nick Elliott reports.
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SAFMARINE OPTS FOR LA LUZ
Las Palmas-based La Luz Container Terminal which covers an area of 20,000 sq m, has signed an agreement to handle transhipment traffic on behalf of Maersk affiliate Safmarine. Three of the company''s services linking northern Europe with West Africa will henceforth call at the terminal which should amount to annual ...
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NewsFelixstowe gets green light
At time of press, Felixstowe''s expansion plans - Felixstowe South - were expected to get the green light from Government imminently. This follows news late last year that Hutchison Port Holdings'' neighbouring project at Bathside Bay was also likely to get the go-ahead together with P& O Ports'' London Gateway ...
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NewsPort services directive buried
The European Parliament has rejected the second Proposal of the European Commission to regulate market access to port services with a massive majority of 532 out of 677.
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CADIZ BAY INVESTMENT PLAN
The Proposal is now expected to be withdrawn altogether. Cadiz Bay Port Authority is to invest ¢70m in the 2006-2009 period as part of its recently published strategic plan. The main projects involve extensions of the Marques de Comillas and Reina Sofia quays in Cadiz Harbour.
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NewsSINES REPORTS MODEST 2005 PROFIT
The Proposal is now expected to be withdrawn altogether.The port of Sines is forecasting a net profit of between €200,000 and €400,000 for 2005. Despite its modest nature it is the first profit to be made for six years. For 2006, a profit of up to €5m is forecast. 2005 ...
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BARCELONA
Leading architect, Renzo Piano's plan involves the relocation of the airport to a new manmade island and the conversion of the old site into a new container terminal.Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) has signed a conditional agreement with Grupo Mestre of Spain to acquire a majority stake in Terminal Catalunya (TERCAT) ...
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