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NewsThe peak season enigma
After over a year of a constant stream of depressing financial reporting from shipping lines terminal operators and port authorities we are finally seeing positive numbers being announced in the financial results.
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NewsBetter, not faster, efficiency choice
Evyap Port’s new 360 metre quay is being kitted out with ship-to-shore cranes in order to give a better container service. Previously operating with mobile harbour cranes, the new STS units will be capable of servicing post-panamax vessels in twin-lift operations.
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NewsBeing sociable: the value of networking
Social networking tools can help ports get their message in front of people in high places. Barry Parker reports.
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NewsHalf of Santos’ venture sold to APMT
Brasil Terminal Portuario (BTP), a new container terminal being built in Santos, is to be 50% owned and managed by APM Terminals since Terminal Investment Limited has just sold it a half share in the venture.
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Fraud uncovered in Apapa
APM Terminals claims to have uncovered fraud worth $153,000 involving six customs agents working at its Apapa terminal in Nigeria.
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Iskenderum to be privatised
Turkey''s Privatisation Administration has put back the bidding deadline for a 36 year-concession at the Mediterranean port of Iskenderun from August 4 to September 16. Initially, the port was offered to the private sector in 2005, although the tender was cancelled in December 2006 by the Council of State.
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Congestion surcharges applied at Jawaharlal Nehru
Several shipping lines have applied congestion surcharges for containers passing through Jawaharlal Nehru Port, although the Port Trust and container train operators deny accusations of congestion. An additional $60 per teu is now being levied by lines such as Maersk.
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Second Montevideo box terminal getting second look
Authorities in Uruguay are taking a second look at the project to build a second container terminal in the port of Montevideo.
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Financial scandal linked to Port Klang
Ling Liong Sik, a former Malaysian Transport Minister, has been charged as part of $1bn scandal linked to Port Klang Free Zone. Ling’s involvement was in persuading the government to spend an additional $227m on acquiring additional land for the Free Zone development.
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Johor/PTP merger off
Plans to rationalise operations at the ports of Tanjung Pelepas and Johor, which are controlled by MMC Corporation, have fallen through.
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Kochi port to sell land to tide it over financial difficulties
India''s Shipping Ministry has given Kochi Port Trust permission to release some of its land for a period of 60 years to help it during the current financial crisis. In all, 20 acres of waterfront on Bolghatty Island and a further eight acres in Marine Drive have already been offered ...
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NewsLiverpool to outsource maintenance
The Port of Liverpool in the UK has taken the step of handing over maintenance to an external engineering company.
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APS tracking gains
The Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) of Saudi Arabia is to implement the APS OCR Portal and driver kiosks to automate container identification, remote damage inspection and truck processing at its Jeddah and Jubail terminals.
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NewsPANYNJ city-port developments secured
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has agreed to purchase approximately 130 acres of property at the Marine Ocean Terminal at Bayonne (MOTBY), a significant expansion of port facilities and one that will position the region’s port for future growth.
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NewsHonours for clean air initiatives
Five local maritime and cargo companies that have taken extraordinary steps to improve air quality collected honours at the third annual Air Quality Awards, presented by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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IRSL to operate new Pars port complex
The operation of seven berths at Pars Port Complex in Iran has been transferred to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines, which will also have responsibility for future investment.
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Russia to up port investment
The head of the Investment and Development Committee of the Association of Commercial Sea Ports has said that Russia will invest $42m, compared with $50m last year, in improving port infrastructure.
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New face throws cap into Brisbane bidding ring
New Zealand infrastructure investor Infratil has announced it is interested in adding its name to the bidding groups for the 99-year lease over Port of Brisbane being offered by the Queensland government.
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NewsOne word makes all the difference
One small word in a new US Bill – the word “or” – could put passive scanning companies in a strong position. Felicity Landon reports.
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NewsHonours for clean air initiatives
Five local maritime and cargo companies that have taken extraordinary steps to improve air quality collected honours at the third annual Air Quality Awards, presented by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
