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Caldera invests with an eye on Argentina
In northern Chile, the privately owned and operated Puerto Caldera Terminal is to invest $23m in both new handling equipment and expanded facilities to cater to growth in export fruit traffic which rose from 30,000 tonnes last year to 50,000 tonnes in 2018.
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Strike finally ends at Setúbal
Workers at the Portuguese Port of Setúbal returned to work on December 15, drawing to a close a virtual paralysis of the port since November 5.
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Supporting crane safety
COMMENT: An updated recommended minimum safety features for quay container cranes document, which incorporates the latest technologies, will soon be released, writes Laurence Jones.
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NewsSetting robust joint venture terms
HFW’s Craig Grant discusses the key considerations from a private company perspective when entering into a joint venture
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NewsAdvancing the role of women
The campaign to encourage more women into ports is gathering pace. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTime for a Middle East rethink
Despite their world-class reputation, the region’s ports may need to re-evaluate their offering. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsProblems with public port access
COMMENT: This issue, I’d like to tackle a social aspect in the interaction between port and neighbourhood, writes Charles Haine.
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NewsCortés positions itself for the future
Alex Hughes examines the Honduran plan that will support growth at its key hub
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NewsTaking sustainability to the next level
Michele Witthaus reports on a trend towards collaborative port initiatives for sustainability.
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Ensuring fuel stability
COMMENT: Top level shipping executives have been exposed to more technology and operational type issues in the past year than ever before, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsFenders: Much more than a berth protector
Dave MacIntyre finds out why fender evolution has demanded a review of current best practices
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NewsMixed outlook for South American volumes
Ports in the region are battling strikes, legal battles and fluctuating throughput. Alex Hughes reports
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NewsAll the right moves
Ports are increasingly having to consider mobility of people as well as freight. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsPorts left choking on empties
Alex Hughes reports on strategies to reduce empty container backlogs that clog up the quay
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NewsShaking up bulk storing options
Growth in direct loading and off-site storage of commodities is set to continue, finds John Bensalhia
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NewsUS falls back on barging basics
New York''s plan for boxes on barges shines a light on a neglected form of transport, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsMapping future port ecosystem talent
Maurice Jansen outlines a new project to position maritime talent as a force for change for ports
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NewsHappy holidays from Port Strategy
Port Strategy would like to wish all readers a very happy festive season and a very happy and prosperous 2019.
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NewsSecurity concerns prompt Haifa investigation
In a move that could have repercussions for China’s investment in overseas ports, Israel has launched a review into a Chinese deal to develop part of the port of Haifa, amid US security concerns.
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NewsGovernment shutdown hangs over US ports
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has warned US member ports what to expect in the event of a government shutdown.
