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NewsFinancial problems continue to impact Spanish ports
Several ports in Spain are suffering from a catalogue of financial woes. At Gijón-El Musel, the cost overrun of €247m linked to the expansion of the port is alleged to be criminal in nature.
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Closing the security ‘gap’
The ‘gap in the fence’ of port security has been the focus of a new, autonomous underwater vessel (AUV) trialled by BMT Group at the Port of Lisbon this week.
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NewsRecord year boosts Belfast’s future
Ireland’s Belfast harbour is committing more than £60m to capital expenditure projects following a record financial year during 2013.
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NewsMexico: lessons from organised crime
COMMENT: The Mexican Pacific Coast port of Lazaro Cardenas highlights the negative impact of organised crime.
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NewsOz gas-fuelled ro-ro order for FSG
German shipbuilder Flensburger-Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) has announced a contract with Australian shipping company SeaRoad for a 181m long ro-ro newbuild to be fuelled by LNG.
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NewsThe need for effective port planning
Bechtel, the international engineering and construction specialist, has unveiled ground-breaking port research to help improve the safety of shipping ports when it comes to wash.
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NewsAre you the next ESPO Award winner?
The 6th European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports from the will be addressing innovative port projects that lead to environmental improvement for the benefit of the wider port and local community.
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Dredging war in the Bahamas
Dredging work has resumed for Resorts World Bimini’s (RWB) major resort development in the Bahamas following a ruling by the Bahamas Supreme Court.
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NewsUS climbdown on container scanning?
Few in the industry are surprised to hear that the US may have delayed new rules requiring all cargo containers entering the country to be security scanned prior to departure.
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SFL acquires Kamsarmax carriers
Bermuda-based Ship Finance International Limited (SFL) is to acquire two 82,000 tonne Kamsarmax dry-bulk carriers, as well as long-term charters to a state-owned Chinese charterer.
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NewsInvesting in scrubbers
Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world''s largest cruise companies, plans to significantly increase installation of its exhaust gas cleaning technology to more than 70 of its vessels.
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Respect goes both ways
Senior management need to become fully involved for continuous improvement to be accepted and implemented by staff, says Tom Szwajkos, a consultant with US-based TR Pallen & Associates. “Also, if you have union personnel, you must get them involved as part of the continuous improvement team.”
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NewsCarry on improving
Continuous improvement success depends on discipline, measurement and engagement. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsVietnam needs to deliver on its promises
COMMENT: The coordinating hand of government is an essential ingredient in infrastructure investment to generate a win: win for the investor and the host country concerned.
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NewsAre renewables a viable alternative for ports?
Ports looking to upgrade their power supply might be tempted by heavily hyped green alternatives, but should they jump feet first into these murky waters?
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NewsRijeka's AGCT nears completion
The installation of a new mooring buoy in mid-June will see the completion of new deepwater quay arrangements at the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) in Rijeka, Croatia.
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NewsEco Wave Power awarded for innovation
Israel’s Eco Wave Power (EWP) has won an innovation award after competing against 60 other young stat-up companies as part of the ‘WOW’ competition.
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NewsGreen award in Long Beach
Japanese carrier, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (K Line), has received an Environmental Excellence Award from the Port of Long Beach for reducing its environmental impact at the port.
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NewsAPMT begins new Angolan chapter
Sociedade Gestora de Terminais (Sogester), an APM Terminals joint venture, is opening up Angola’s southern gateway with a 20-year concession at the Port of Namibe.
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NewsMexico to double capacity within six years
Port infrastructure in Mexico is going to double in capacity over the next six years, according to Ricardo Martínez of the Ports and Merchant Marine.
