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Kribi construction starts in Cameroon
The president of Cameroon has attended the stone laying ceremony for the new deepwater port at Kribi, 4 km south of Mboro.
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Teesport high-cube rail service
A revolutionary new high-cube rail service has been launched from the UK’s PD Ports’ Teesport container terminal by Direct Rail Services (DRS).
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Single bid for Chennai box terminal
Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone was the only bidder for the $754m deepwater container terminal development at the Indian port of Chennai. PSA, DP World and L&T all declined to bid.
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Rotterdam rides to Vietnam's rescue
Rotterdam’s Port Authority has signed a declaration of intent with Vietnam’s national shipping company, Vinalines, to cooperate for the development of ports in Vietnam.
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Italy tots up major port investment
The Italian government has confirmed that it has allocated more than €130m ($180m) for development of national ports.
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Antwerp to capture fair wind
Antwerp Port Authority is to take a 47% share in a consortium to build a large wind farm on the left bank of the river Scheldt.
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NewsNew RTGs for Manila
International Container Services Inc. (ICTSI) in Manila will soon take delivery of eight brand new rubber tired gantries (RTG) for the new Berth 6 operation due to open next year.
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Darwin slapped with pollution fine
Darwin Port has been fined A$69,000 (US$67,200) for infringing environmental regulations.
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NewsLasstec helps prevent accidental lifting
An incident on the quay, caused by twistlocks not being fully disengaged or getting jammed in the castings, can hold-up operations and result in costly repairs.
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Liebherr awarded Moroccan contract
Liebherr Container Cranes has secured an order for the supply of two ship-to-shore cranes to Marsa Maroc, Casablanca, Morocco.
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Indonesia offers direct investment opportunities
A group of Dutch businessman visiting Indonesia have been offered direct investment in local ports without the need of going through a tender process.
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More disputes at Gioia Tauro
The Italian port of Gioia Tauro, which earlier this year agreed to lay off 416 employees of terminal operator Medcenter for a period of 12 months because of a massive loss of traffic, is now experiencing sit-ins from workers employed by third-party companies annoyed at the way they are being ...
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Blog to aid port decision makers
Trelleborg Marine Systems has launched a blog for port owners, contractors and consultants to encourage knowledge sharing.
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India publishes armed security guidelines
In response to global pressure, the Indian Ministry of Shipping has released detailed procedures governing entry/exit of armed security servicing ships at its ports.
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NewsThe behemoth in the basin
Any senior manager who feels satisfied with the risk management system in his or her port almost certainly needs to think again - big is on the agenda and ports need to be prepared for the ensuing risks.
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Halcrow to move under CH2M HILL
Global engineering and construction firm CH2M HILL is to spend £124m on its purchase of consultant Halcrow.
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NewsAntwerp team up for wind farm
Antwerp Port Authority and the Left Bank Corporation have teamed up with consortium Antwerp Green Port to build a large wind farm on the left bank of the river Scheldt.
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NewsTeesport environmentally friendly rail service
A new environmentally friendly high-cube rail service has been launched from the UK’s PD Ports’ Teesport container terminal by Direct Rail Services (DRS).
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Paranaguá costs state producers $11bn in losses
Poor administration of the port of Paranaguá during a period of government ownership led to $11.28bn in losses for local producers, particularly those in the agriculture sector, a local economist has calculated.
