Latest News – Page 657
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NewsLisbon fears losses from strikes
A strike called by dockworkers at the Port of Lisbon on June 25, is to be extended by a further month. As of July 22, the port will be paralysed for one hour every day – between 15.00 and 16.00 - until August 19 as stevedores down tools in support ...
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Tauranga co-governance initiative welcomed
Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns says his port is comfortable with the co-governance framework for the harbour and catchment being drawn up between the Tauranga Moana Iwi Collective, local authorities and the Crown.
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Auckland negotiations frustration with unions
Ports of Auckland has expressed its frustration at the ongoing industrial dispute with the Maritime Union of New Zealand following recent facilitation meetings between the parties.
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NewsLibyan protestors halt exports
Oil exports are still at a halt at the eastern Libyan port of Zueitina as protesters continue to campaign for jobs.
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NewsPort of Chicago leased
A US based company is set to operate and manage the Port of Chicago under a 62 year lease and carry out major infrastructural upgrades to modernise the port along the way.
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NewsUncertain LNG outlook
The LNG market is on rocky ground, according to Drewry Maritime Research, as its latest LNG freight index remains unchanged despite a rise in LNG enquiries.
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NewsMalaysian expansion project
Kuantan Port in Malaysia looks set to double its capacity by the end of the year transforming it into a mega port up from its current feeder port status.
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NewsEfficiency in Gdansk
Liebherr has installed two LPS 600 cranes at the Port of Gdansk in Poland which should increase the efficiency of bulk handling.
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NewsRotterdam makes a stand over whaling
The Port of Rotterdam is nailing its political colours to the mast when it comes to the thorny issue of whaling - it''s trying to stop the transit of whale meat through its terminals.
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NewsECA slates Marco Polo rail programme
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has slated the European Commission’s (EC) Marco Polo rail programme, which aims to move freight away from the road towards other modes of transport using EU funds.
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Green Port Hull investment
There is speculation in the UK media that Siemens is about to ratify its Green Port Hull investment which could see the project moving forward at last.
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NewsGaussin extends ATT range
Gaussin Manugistique is now offering its container handling Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) range of vehicles with battery, hybrid and automation technology.
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NewsGaussin extends ATT range
Gaussin Manugistique is now offering its container handling Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) range of vehicles with battery, hybrid and automation technology.
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NewsNPA tariff increase declined
Transnet National Ports Authority’s (NPA) recent application for a 5.4% tariff increase has been declined by the Ports Regulator of South Africa.
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A conference by any other name
The shipping industry is a strange thing: it struggles to compete with itself. This is true of both the liner and the bulk sectors where, generally, pricing is an open field for jousting and often leads to bloodshed when prices drop below sustainable levels as we have witnessed on a ...
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NewsAttention focused on water resources
From New York, where the Coast Guard has now signed off on the modifications to the Bayonne Bridge, maritime people turned their eyes south to Washington, DC, as the US Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
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NewsPOLA honours clean ships
A total of 26 shipping and cruise lines have been honoured by the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) for their participation in its Vessel Speed Reduction Programme (VSRP), which aims to cut emissions.
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NewsAPMT to upgrade Lagos
APM Terminals tells Port Strategy it’s upgrading its terminal at the Port of Lagos in Nigeria to “provide a significant boost to Apapa terminal’s landside capability”.
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Cavotec’s dual mooring solution
Port systems specialist Cavotec is to integrate its automated mooring technology with its Alternative Maritime Power electrical supply systems for two ferry berths in western Norway.
