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APM Terminals takes on Brazilian dockers
APM Terminals in Brazil has been advertising stevedoring jobs at the port of Itajaí as a means of re-commencing operations, which had been paralysed by strikes since October 27.
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NewsFinancial sting of Brazilian labour disputes
In the last five years, the Paranaguá and Antonina Port Authority (APPA) has been forced to spend $113m as a result of action by its workforce. By the end of this year, a further $25m will also be used to settle grievances following court action.
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NewsMelbourne capacity ‘crisis’ fast approaching
The Port of Melbourne’s ability to handle future container growth could be compromised as early as 2015, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
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NewsQuake repercussions haunt Lyttelton
Lead insurer Vero has withheld a NZ$20m (US$15.5m) progress payment towards the repair of the earthquake-damaged Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) while it disputes the extent to which assets are insured for reinstatement.
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NewsAPMT Moin powers ahead with CH2MHill
APM Terminals’ Capt Paul Gallie flatly dismissed rumours that the group’s Costa Rican venture has stalled to delegates at TOC Americas taking place in Panama this week.
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NewsFirst refrigerated container call at TIS
The Ukraine''s TIS Terminal is celebrating its first refrigerated container ship call - the culmination of many years of work behind the scenes at the Port of Yuzhny.
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NewsPublic support for Mersey expansion
It’s exciting times for Peel Ports – nine out of ten respondents during the public consultation on the draft Mersey Ports Master Plan have come back in favour of future development.
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Peruvian dockworkers to strike
Dockworkers in Peru have announced they will go on strike on November 30 in an attempt to pressurise the government into annulling the concession awarded for APM Terminals for the Callao North container terminal.
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Australian dockers target DP World
A series of 24-hour strikes has been called by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) in protest against DP World''s refusal to grant a 5% pay increase and also improve working conditions.
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NZ hub to lessen Rena risk
Former Pacifica chief executive Rod Grout believes developing a major North Island hub port would reduce the risk of another Rena grounding disaster.
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NewsShipping prepares for climate change talks
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has produced a briefing document for government climate change negotiators.
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NewsVision before strategy
Despite a very large territory, the Ukraine has been used to hearing the phrase, “nice potential”, while it remains – mostly – unrealised, says Arthur Nitsevych of Interlegal.
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NewsGreen issues for Mersey expansion
Public opinion on the draft Peel Ports Mersey''s future development plan has proved favourable - it seems as long as green issues are taken into account.
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NewsFragile recovery gains traction
In 2008 there were a number of shipping lines offering direct calls into the Black Sea, but the 2009 crash was an unmitigated disaster for the area.
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NewsDeal certainty
There have been a few instances over the past year where the transition from Preferred Bidder to being award a terminal concession has been unusually swift.
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NewsBenefits of electric RTGs
Rubber tired gantry cranes (RTGs) are infamous for driving up costs at ports because of their high fuel consumption meaning a higher cost to the environment.
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NewsA volatile character
Bullish Baltic sentiment will not be enough to drive demand; real investment and commitment is also needed. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsESPO responds to sulphur limits
ESPO has called for the EC and member states to work together to ensure that the proposed amendment to MARPOL Annex VI - aimed at reducing sulphur content in marine fuel - can be realised by 2015.
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NewsA breeding ground for 'troublesome' activities
The statutory nuisance regime is set out in the UK''s Environmental Protection Act 1990 and lists eleven matters which can amount to a statutory nuisance.
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NewsTour of Hamburg Port hosted by Hamburg Port Authority
After two days of discussion and listening to presentations, delegates took some fresh air.
