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New concession agreement for Indian ports
The Indian government has approved a new model concession agreement governing private participation in ports.
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NewsHorizon benefits from fuel and emission savings
As a principle feature of its efficiency programme, Horizon Lines has long adopted a policy of polishing its vessels’ propellers every six months, and of dry docking for cleaning and repairs twice every five years.
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NewsTarragona terminals tender
Tarragona Port Authority is to issue a tender in respect of the construction of the new Isla Baleares quay and a new multi-purpose terminal. An award is expected to be made before August and work completed by 2011. A budget of ¢ 150m ($217.7m) is available. ...
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Port of San Diego Clean Air Program Moves Forward
Citing a need to improve air quality in neighbourhoods adjacent to its two marine terminals and cruise ship terminal, the Board of Port Commissioners approved a recommendation from its Environmental department to proceed with a Clean Air Program.
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Four environmental projects approved at Port of San Diego
Harbor Island in San Diego may soon become a hot spot for eco-tourists with its own “Walk of Discovery” along San Diego Bay. As part of a project to support ecotourism in San Diego, the educational walk is among the environmental projects approved by the Board of Port Commissioners.
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L&T in Rotterdam link up
India''s Larsen and Toubro is reportedly in negotiations with the Port of Rotterdam Authority in respect of a greenfield port development in the subcontinent. L& T has also reportedly been given the go-ahead to build a $758m port and shipyard in south India.
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NewsContainer shipping industry launches public awareness drive
The global container shipping industry has launched a major public awareness drive with the formation of “The Container Shipping Information Service”. Its aim is to increase public understanding and appreciation worldwide of the benefits and impact that this hitherto relatively unknown industry has on daily life.
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Tarifa expansion plan
Algeciras Bay Port Authority is to invest ¢ 200m ($290m) in the expansion of Tarifa Port, of which ¢ 150m ($217.7m) will be spent on infrastructure work and ¢ 50m ($72.6m) on a passenger terminal. The port will also have a direct connection to the planned A-48 motorway.
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NewsDalian IPO mooted
Dalian Port Company Ltd is considering the possibility of an initial public offering in 2009 to finance capacity expansion involving the construction of 12 additional oil storage tanks with a combined capacity of up to 1.2m tonnes.
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Partnership with ZPMC
Vycon has begun to work with Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (ZPMC). ZPMC is a major manufacturer of cranes and large steel structures in operation in 62 countries and regions spanning over 120 terminals around the world.
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Damietta invests $680m
The Egyptian port of Damietta is to invest $680m to improve existing installations and construct new quays to boost capacity to 4.5m teu.
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NewsDalrymple delays sting BBI
Babcock and Brown Infrastructure (BBI), owner of the giant Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT) in northern Queensland, reported a net loss of A$14.6m (US$13.6m) in the six months ending December 31, compared with a profit of A$23.4m (US$21.9m) for the same period last year.
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NewsMexico five-port plan too little, too late
As part of a $2bn investment programme, Mexico has confirmed plans to build five new ports in 2007-2012 to add to the existing 16 major hubs.
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NewsDP World paves the way for Algeria persence
There is little doubt that DP World is very interested indeed in developing a major new terminal in Algeria. In August 2007, Jamal Majid bin Thaniah, company president and chief executive of Dubai Port and Free Zone, indicated a willingness to negotiate with Algerian authorities on the privatisation of container ...
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NewsChasing containers
Spain''s enclave ports are following the same well-trodden path as other Maghreb ports, as Alex Hughes explains
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NewsApapa crane tragedy kills four
A fatal dockworker tragedy at an Apapa port terminal has turned the spotlight on to concessionnaire ENL Consortium.
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NewsWalking the environmental tightrope
Just how hard it is for port executives to plan ahead and get traction for major new development, in an era when environmental concerns are paramount?
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Hai Phong new wharf
The Vietnamese port of Hai Phong has begun work on a $31m wharf in the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone. This forms part of a 139,000 sq m development which aims to service import-export companies.
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NewsMahgreb article
Morocco''s Tanger-Med has thrown the delicate equilibrium in North Africa. What will it take to redress the balance, asks Alex Hughes
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NewsSafety measures: A weight problem
Current concerns over container weights have major implications for ports - and port safety. Felicity Landon reports
