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NewsSpain opens door to private sector investment
The recently introduced National Spanish Reform Programme now allows the private sector to invest, through PPPs, in the management of state-owned ports currently administered by the National Ports Authority.
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Brazilian passenger terminals behind schedule
Brazil''s Audit Court (TCU) has made recommendations to the Ceará State Dock Company to draw up a Plan B for the handling of tourists at the Port of Muricipe, in Fortaleza, during the World Cup.
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NewsStop the rot
Corrosion strategies need to strike a balance between cost and common sense, explains Iain MacIntyre
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NewsBaltic Sea ports join forces
The EU ports of Stockholm and Tallinn are joining forces to improve the environment in the Baltic Sea, focusing on future fuels, the management of ship-generated waste and the shore-side power.
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NewsLighting up future port developments
Phoenix Products Company''s Yazi Fletcher explains why responsible and efficient use of light increases with LED technology
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NewsMissed opportunity
Picture this if you will: you have no experience in the container handling business but assisted by the fact that you have a strategic partner, who does know the business, you win a small but interesting container terminal concession.
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NewsA need for global standards
Port of Antwerp has issued its 2013 Annual Report which contains an interesting ranking of the largest ports worldwide.
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NewsBraemar oversees Nigerian LNG build
Braemar Engineering has been appointed to act as shipping consultants to Bonny Gas Transport, subsidiary of Nigeria LNG (NLNG), and will oversee the building of six LNG carriers.
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NewsThe need for environmental regard and investment
The port of Ystad plays, due to its strategic position, an important role in the transportation flow between Scandinavia and Sweden and East- and Central Europe, and it is one of Ystad''s most important enterprises. Björn Boström, CEO of the port of Ystad explains.
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NewsKalmar helps reduce emissions in Turkey
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply eight of its zero-emissions rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Turkish port operator, Evyaport.
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Covering all bases
If ports are looking to capitalise on the growing demand for biofuels, then they need the right equipment to do the job.
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‘Next generation’ short-sea ships ordered
Finland’s Containerships Ltd Oy, GNS Shipping/Nordic Hamburg and ARKON Shipping have ordered two ‘next generation’ dual-fuel container ships for the European short-sea trade.
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NewsFuture fuel fix
With aviation moving in on biofuels, what opportunities are there for ports asks John Bensalhia
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NewsManila backlogs mount up
The Port of Manila (POM) continues to struggle with cargo backlogs as a result of the truck ban implemented earlier this year, but the main concern is the threat is poses to overall Philippines growth.
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NewsNGO calls for safe dismantling of ‘Costa Concordia’
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on the Italian government to ensure the safe dismantling of the wrecked cruise ship ‘Costa Concordia’ in accordance with Italian and EU law.
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NewsHigh wire act
The idea of skipping a few steps between mine and ship could prove attractive if the output promises to be large enough, and there are ‘high in the sky’ possibilities with lightweight rope-bridge style conveyors.
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NewsAir Products signs Malaysia agreement
Norway’s Air Products is to provide its LNG technology, equipment and process license for Petronas’ second floating LNG project (PFLNG2), to be located off the coast of Malaysia.
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NewsUS retail imports on the up
As new contracts are negotiated for US West Coast dockworkers, import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.5% in May, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report.
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NewsLeap of faith
Ports need to weigh up total versus piecemeal handling options for bulk cargo, finds Stevie Knight
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NewsMore capacity, more RTGs
As more terminals are increasing capacity as a result of an increase in demand, equipment companies Kalmar and Konecranes are receiving new and repeat orders for rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.
