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Chiapas ups storage capacity
The Mexican port of Chiapas has almost completed construction of a $2.83m container storage facility, which is due to open by the end of January 2008. There will be 750 slots for empty containers and 84 for reefer boxes in the 2,000 sq m facility.
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NewsGhanaian aims high
Privatisation of the Ghanaian ports of Tema and Takoradi has been ongoing since 2000 as part of a World Bank-supported modernisation programme. But while Oscar Cudjoe, public affairs manager for Ghana Ports & Habours Authority (GPHA), accepts that the introduction of new companies has been a success, he says that ...
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Barry Parker- Opinion Piece
The tumult in worldwide financial markets has been a headline-grabber in recent weeks, with shares of listed shipping companies joining in the ebbing tide of "systemic risk".
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NewsDriven by efficiency
Ports can make significant fuel savings by selecting the right drive for their container handling operations, writes Patrik Wheater
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GPA cranes off Good Hope
There can be no greater yardstick to measure the market acceptance of increasingly larger containership tonnage than the increase in container handling capacity, especially orders for new super post-panamax cranes.
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NewsMotorways of the Sea
The pained first steps of a European Union project to encourage more traffic off the roads has so far failed to impress. Alex Hughes investigates
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NewsTransfennica
On September 26, the Dutch shipping line Transfennica inaugurated an MoS service between the Belgian port of Zeebrugge and Bilbao, in Northern Spain. According to operations manager Karel van Zijl, it took about six months of negotiating prior to the launch of the service. This, he explains, was due in ...
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NewsHow to cash in on MoS drive
So what kind of port infrastructure is needed to attract Motorways of the Sea (MoS) services?
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News2008 box trade to grow by 8%
UK analyst, Clarksons Research Services, expects world container traffic will grow by 8% this year in tandem with a 12% rise in handling capacity.
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Ferrovial/Cyes scoop Prat contract
Barcelona Port authority has awarded infrastructure specialists Ferrrovial and Cyes the contract to rebuild the collapsed portion of the new Prat quay.
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NewsAPM test bed for quad technology
APM Terminals is about to break new ground with Bromma's delivery of its first production model of its quad-lift spreader.
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Melbourne deepening
Melbourne's controversial channel deepening project has been approved by Australia's federal environment minister Peter Garrett.
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Dual duel for union
New Zealand's Maritime Union has recently pursued strong industrial action in ongoing disputes with both the Ports of Auckland and the Port of Napier.
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NewsPunta Colonet tender to be issued
Mexico's Transport and Communications Secretariat has confirmed it is preparing a tender for construction of a new deep seaport at Punta Colonet in Baja California.
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NewsColombo South contract still on hold
The government of Sri Lanka continues to drag its heels on development of a container terminal at Colombo South port.
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NewsBusan to kickstart bond issue
Busan Port Authority (BPA) is to issue bonds to the value of SKWon294bn ($311.9m) to help finance its New Port and North Port developments.
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JBIC loan to Mombasa
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has loaned the port of Mombasa $228.5m to help build a second container terminal, which will be implemented in three phases. This will ultimately help relieve congestion at the port.
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NewsDredging delays
With most ports close to environmentally-sensitive and protected areas, failing to comply with the Habitats Directive can lead to serious delays to dredging projects and a significant increase in costs. Partik Wheater investigates
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Dredging flexibility earmarked for the emerald isle
A new concept dredger that combines a multi-purpose excavator arm with inert pumping capabilities has been earmarked for dredging operations at Fenit harbour, Co Kerry, Ireland.
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VTE gets Votri Sixth
Genova Port Authority has awarded the Sixth Module at Voltri to incumbent operator Voltri Terminal Europa (VTE), which forms part of the PSA group. VTE was awarded 92 points against the 72 points gained by the competing bid from Contship Italia.
