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NewsInsurance comfort for the bottom line
At first glance, the prospects of keeping their insurance spend at current levels might seem slim for executives in the ports and terminals industry; the recent series of high-profile natural catastrophes could encourage underwriters to seek dearer premiums at renewals.
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Reef port development still uncertain
The Australian Government is hopeful of persuading the World Heritage Commission not to ban port development on the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsNew format programme will get you talking!
This is your opportunity to join Working Groups to discuss and debate key issues with experts from across the sector.
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NewsGaussin signs record deal
French port transport vehicle manufacturer, Gaussin Manugistique SA, has signed a deal for 40 of its Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) units, with an option for 60 more.
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NewsCavotec shore power
A port systems innovator has won what it claims to be the world’s first order for a combined automated mooring and shore power system.
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Newcastle latest to face privatisation
The New South Wales coal port of Newcastle is the latest Australian port to be put out to tender.
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NewsWind power for JNPT
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is said to be investing Rs Crore 50 ($8.4m) to install wind power to help save 30% on port energy costs.
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NewsICTSI arbitration to tackle 'adversarial' Batumi
International Container Terminals Services Inc has cited an “extremely adversarial approach” as the reason for its initiation of arbitration proceedings in its dispute with Batumi Sea Port.
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NewsPanama Canal ups its game?
The Panama Canal Authority is said to be considering a fourth set of new locks as part of its US$5.2bn expansion project to allow for the passage of Super Post-Panamax vessels.
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NewsResponding to ecological needs
Terex Port Solutions’ Klaus Peter Hoffmann discusses the need to meet a rise in environment awareness
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NewsThe role of inland ports in urban logistics: back to basics
We all learned in our history lessons that medieval towns were set up on the river banks or at the crossing of two waterways. This is not without any reasons, at that time, water was the only way to bring goods to the town and the only way to run ...
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NewsContainer exports fluctuate
This year is proving to be a mixed year for container exports as “the recession continues and it looks like peak season may not come about”.
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NewsDNV chosen for IMO gas fuel report
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has been chosen by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to help carry out a report about the potential of LNG powered shipping in the US.
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NewsInformation and intelligence
G4S'' David Fairnie explains the benefits of information, intelligence and technology in risk management
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NewsMacGregor cranes for Chinese MPVs
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order for its supply variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes and hydraulically operated hatch covers.
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NewsGaussin wins record deal
A record deal was signed at this year’s TOC Europe for 40 container handling Automotive Terminal Trailer (ATT) units, with an option for 60 more.
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NewsKonecranes ARTG reduces emissions
Konecranes introduced its Automated RTG system (ARTG) to the industry at TOC Europe 2013 which it claims is the first of its kind on the market and promises to take automation to the next level, not least in terms of emissions.
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NewsTaking automation to the next level
Konecranes introduced its Automated RTG system (ARTG) to the industry at TOC Europe 2013 which it claims is the first of its kind on the market and promises to take automation to the next level.
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NewsBeyond Maasvlakte 2
Rotterdam takes the long term view on investment as Felicity Landon finds out
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NewsNew Kalmar products
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has extended its portfolio with the launch of three new products – Gloria, a new range of reachstackers, the DCF50-90 forklift truck and Kalmar Care, a new service contract concept.
