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NewsTaking the leap
Which comes first, the LNG bunkering facility or the LNG fuelled ships? Felicity Landon reports
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NewsDPW's Aden arrangement ends in divorce
So the marriage is over – DP World is exiting its container operations in the Yemen seemingly by agreement with the new post-revolutionary government, receiving $27m for its 50% stake in the Yemen container terminal.
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Rocha attracts interest from 40 companies
Some forty companies from Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Spain, USA, France, Greece, Holland, Italy, Uruguay and Venezuela have indicated an interest in participating in the construction of a deepwater port at Rocha, in Uruguay.
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Duqm to award contracts worth $285m
The Port of Duqm in Oman is to award construction contracts worth $285m divided into two packages.
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NewsABB wins remote control crane contracts
Automation technology group, ABB, has won contracts from container terminal operators, APM Terminals and Rotterdam World Gateway, to provide automation systems for their new ship-to-shore cranes.
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Haldia's workers suffer after volumes decrease
Haldia Bulk Terminals has announced it is to lay off 275 workers after a slump in volumes through the port.
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NewsPort of Ystad turns greener
Sweden’s Port of Ystad has built a High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) plant to supply power to ships at berth, in a bid to become greener.
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Best on test: virgin versus recycled rubber fenders
Compound test results of Trelleborg fender versus low cost fenders conducted in 3rd party laboratory: Sample: Collected from fenders delivered to a Trelleborg client (ie. shared client). Tests conducted: Physical and chemical analysis, using sophisticated analytical methods.
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Job losses at New Zealand port
There is a loss of jobs at Timaru Primeport due to a lack of national port strategy, according to the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU).
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NewsIndian power plays to bulk ports
The pull of Indian power is having an impact on the subcontinent’s port operations. Stevie Knight looks at the issues around both solid and cooled liquid energy sources
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Hong Kong provides pollution reduction incentives
From 26 September 2012, ships calling at Hong Kong will be eligible for a 50% reduction in port facility and light dues if they switch to cleaner fuels while at berth under a three-year incentive programme.
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Drewry launches maritime research brand
Consultant Drewry has launched a new brand, Drewry Maritime Equity Research, to produce investment reports on listed companies operating within the maritime industry.
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Strainstall tackles container weighing debate
As the container weighing debate powers on, Strainstall has developed its own system “specifically developed to enable port authorities, shipping companies and couriers to establish the exact weight of containers”.
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Konecranes places gantry crane order
Konecranes has booked orders for nine rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Bolloré Group.
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Port of Liverpool extends carrier fleet
In the United Kingdom, the Port of Liverpool has announced the purchase of six straddle carriers, bringing the fleet to 40.
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Libra Terminals orders truck gate systems
Brazilian operator Libra Terminals has placed an order for 20 OCR truck gate systems with Israel’s HTS.
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DPW supplies cranes for Jebel Ali port
DP World has signed agreements with Trans Gulf Port Cranes and ZPMC for the supply of 19 ship-to-shore quay cranes and 50 rail mounted gantry cranes for its 4m teu Terminal 3 development at Jebel Ali.
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NewsUK ports benefit from 3G access
Mobile network, Three, has launched a national campaign with the help of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board, to provide 500,000MB of free mobile internet access to ports across the UK.
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NewsPSA walks away from Indian project
It seems that the battle over India’s tariffs has resulted in PSA International and ABG walking away from Jawaharlu Nehru Port’s fourth box terminal with the port trust recommending they be barred from further Indian projects.
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NewsHong Kong encourages vessels to switch to cleaner fuel
As from 26 September 2012, ocean going vessels will benefit from a 50% reduction in port facilities and light dues if they switch to use low sulphur fuel while berthing in Hong Kong waters.
