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Beirut benefits as Syria burns
The continuing conflict in Syria has boosted throughput at the port of Beirut.
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Korea partners with Peru
South Korea is to provide financial help to the National Ports Authority in Peru to bring up to date master plans for the ports of Iquitos, Ilo, Salaverry and San Juan de Marcona.
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Ashdod pilots earn more than CEO
A government report has shown that port pilots at Ashdod currently earn higher monthly salaries than the port authority''s chief executive.
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JNPT fourth terminal up for grabs
JNPT is to invite new bids for its projected fourth container terminal by the end of March.
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New laws to boost Brazilian investment
Wilen Manteli, president of the Brazilian Association of Port Terminals, has stressed his support of new port legislation making its way through the country’s congress.
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Tauranga shipping lanes mooted
A Bay of Plenty Regional Council review has been launched into the potential of introducing compulsory shipping lanes as a means of best managing shipping movements at the Port of Tauranga.
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NewsBrisbane battleground for DPW
The stevedoring union in Australia is preparing for a battle to oppose a proposal by DP World to cut jobs as a result of the semi-automation of its terminal in Brisbane.
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Ministerial approval for Oz floating port
Australia’s Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, has suggested a ‘floating port’ could be the answer for the country’s remote offshore resource project developments.
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NewsADPC addresses supply chain
During the World Port and Trade Summit 2013 this week, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reduce road tariffs was signed between Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and Agility Abu Dhabi, a regional freight and logistics company.
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NewsDiscussing Turkish prospects
The Danish parent company of APM Terminals (APMT), AP Moller Maersk, has met with the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to discuss the next step in the company’s partnership to improve Turkish infrastructure.
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NewsBoth safe and efficient
Ottonel Popesco, chief executive of the Cavotec engineering group, outlines his vision for ports, where automation and electrification ensure that safety and efficiency are not mutually exclusive
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NewsChinese ports show potential
According to the Shanghai International Shipping Institute’s (SISI) ‘Global Port Development Report 2012’, rapid growth in throughput has been pushing Chinese ports up the global ranking in terms of development potential.
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NewsAnother green award for Environship
Rolls-Royce plc has received the Green Ship Technology Award for its Environship concept – a revolutionary design solution for cargo ships that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to similar diesel powered vessels.
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NewsDP World see profits rise in 2012
DP World announced that its 12 month profit to the end of 31 December 2012 was US$749m – an increase of 10%, largely due to strong operational performance, effective asset management and continued investment.
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NewsGrimsby encourages renewables expansion
The installation of new lock gates at the UK''s Port of Grimsby has attracted new investors, supporting the emerging renewables industry in North East Lincolnshire.
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NewsGlobal throughput increase
A number of global ports and terminal operators have reported an increase in their container throughput volumes for the year ended 31 December 2012.
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Reducing unacceptable risks
Port Strategy talks to PEMA Safety Committee chair Stephan Stiehler about the Association’s drive to reduce injuries and damage in ports and terminals
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NewsOysters: an engineer’s best friend
It seems oysters might become part of coastal defence engineers’ resources as they create three dimensional reefs which influence the current, erosion and sedimentation of coastal areas. Additionally, the oysters are a sustainable source of food and income for the local population, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsCavotec homes in on Middle East
Swiss technology expert, Cavotec, will be hitting the World Ports & Trade Summit in Abu Dhabi this week to demonstrate how its MoorMaster equipment helps support safe and efficient mooring operations and further business in the Middle East.
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NewsMaersk Line hits CO2 target
Global shipping company, Maersk Line, has made strong progress in the sustainability stakes by hitting its 25% CO2 emissions reduction target eight years early.
