Latest News – Page 127
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Bulk Alternative
Worldwide container shortages, accentuated in Brazil, have led the Ponta do Felix private port in Antonina (part of the Paranagua port complex) to switch to exporting wood pellets in bulk rather than in boxes.
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IMETAME launch
Yet another new port project, specialising in containers but including general cargo, dry and liquid bulk facilities, was launched at Intermodal South America.
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Portonave Plots A Growth Path
On the other side of the River Itajai-Acu, the Portonave terminal, which now sits in the MSC/TIL portfolio, highlights its recent progress. It achieved a 1.1 million TEU throughput in 2021, a notable 29 per cent increase.
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APMT Itajai Develops the Ro-Ro Option…
APM Terminals Itajai, which has been losing container volume and market share to Portonave, its rival across the River Itajai Acu, and also to Porto Itapoa, some 90 km away, is turning to ro-ro as a way of bolstering its bottom line.
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NewsINTERMODAL SOUTH AMERICA: BACK IN BUSINESS
The Intermodal South America (ISA) trade show returned to the stage this year, after a three-year absence and exceeded all expectations, according to the organisers as well as dozens of attendees interviewed by Port Strategy.
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NewsUpping cyber security
A new cyber solution has been designed to address the specific cyber threats faced by port and terminal owners and operators
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NewsTHE MANAUS YO-YO SPINS…
Superterminais has stepped up the battle for market share in Manaus, the Amazon port city, with the implementation of a new investment plan. Rob Ward reports
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NewsUK hydrogen hub plan
There are plans to develop a hydrogen-ready gas storage and future green hydrogen generation capability in the UK
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NewsVITORIA MODEL LAUNCHED
The port management body for port Vitoria has been privatised. As Rob Ward explains it represents a test case for similar privatisations to come including for Santos
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NewsSTS10 RIVALRY HOTS UP
There are two schools of thought about the role of the forthcoming STS10 terminal concession in Santos, Brazil – an ECSA hub or another terminal to promote greater competition. Rob Ward examines the arguments
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The Key Discussion Points: Ukraine Centre Stage
In the Q&A session at the end of Oatway’s presentation, the Ukraine confl ict was the key discussion point. Asked about the impact of the confl ict and sanctions on the MPV market and trading patterns, Oatway said: “MPVs are not massively aff ected in the Black Sea shortsea trades – but the impact of suppliers finding other sources will inevitably mean changing trade patterns.
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NewsWEAKENED CONFIDENCE
The influence of the Ukraine war on global economic conditions is seen as a signifi cant factor influencing the outlook for the multi-purpose vessel fleet. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsUNDER PRESSURE
Central and South Vietnam has been a hotbed of container port activity, with the dominant share of national volumes and terminal investments. AJ Keyes assesses if this will continue
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NewsJUNIOR PARTNER
Container volumes at Haiphong port have grown in recent years, but overall traffi c is steadily slipping away from the north of Vietnam. AJ Keyes considers if this position is expected to change in the future
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NewsBIG SPENDING PLANS
Vietnam is already a major manufacturing hub, with further potential to off er an alternative option to China. AJ Keyes examines future port development plans
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NewsGRAIN: A PRICE TO PAY FOR WAR
Andrew Penfold discusses the far-reaching changes triggered in world grain trade by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Higher prices with potentially very damaging consequences are a central theme
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NewsMOMBASA MACHINATIONS
Another attempt is underway to introduce the private sector into container handling operations in Mombasa but like its predecessors this process is attracting criticism. Mike Mundy reports
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SANTOS: TO HUB OR NOT TO HUB?
Does the port of Santos, Brazil have what it takes to achieve major hub status? An interesting question in itself but all the more interesting as it is an issue that has a major bearing on the forthcoming off er of a new concession, STS10, for container handling as well as on the planned privatisation of the port management body.
