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Malaysia eases equipment sourcing restrictions
The Malaysian Ministry of Finance has suspended the law requiring port authorities to source gantry cranes from one nominated manufacturer, on the back of complaints from ports who have experienced serious delivery delays.
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NewsIndian partner complements Gulftainer's expansion plans
United Arab Emirates-based terminal operator Gulftainer has inked an agreement with one of the fastest growing corporate entities in India to broaden its reach in the ports and transport arena.
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CTB record reachstacker
SMV has confirmed an order for its Trimodal reachstaker, which lays claim to being the largest in the world.
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CommerceGuard secures Oakland
CommerceGuard has installed its container security device (CSD) in terminals at the US Port of Oakland in advance of the SAFE Port Act 2006.
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NewsLiebherr's new mobile harbour crane range
Liebherr has upgraded its smaller mobile harbour cranes, concentrating on features that will save the customer money and improve the environment footprint of the machines.
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Bulk material handling specialist Vigan Engineering has purchased AS-C Projects Limited''s pneumatic unloader Simporter technology as part of a deal to take over all activities of the UK-based bulk handling expert.
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NewsPoA strike
A breakdown in collective employment agreement negotiations has seen about 250 Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) members undertake a two-day strike at Ports of Auckland this week, with more strikes in the offing, writes Iain MacIntyre.
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Oz Blame Shifting
Blame-shifting over investment in ports infrastructure has come under fire by ports lobby group the Association of Australian Ports and Marine Authorities (AAPMA), which says that bickering has stopped progress.
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Antwerp plugs into SAM
SAM Electronics is to supply an On-shore Power Supply facility for Antwerp''s Independent Maritime Terminal, allowing up to three containerships to connect to it for approximately three days within any one week while berthing.
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NewsRising star of 'portcentric' logistics
"Portcentric" logistics is all the rage on the south coast of the UK, as the Port of Southampton commits to providing more space for companies that offer portcentric solutions.
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In an unusual twist in the business of port land sales, Philadelphia''s maritime interests have filed a lawsuit against the port authority''s proposed plan to use waterfront property for non-maritime business.
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The "triple net" lease model pioneered by the Port of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) in its latest terminal transactions puts the onus of investment squarely at the door of investors, writes Barry Parker.
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NewsAdded value options enhance container capacity
The time wasted in positioning containers can be a huge drain on crane resources. David Foxwell seeks advice on how to improve ship-to-shore crane operations
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NewsMaking the calculations
Ports and terminals which choose the outsourcing route for their equipment maintenance can remove the uncertainty of maintenance and life cycle costs, says Kalmar''s Rob van Hove. And increasing numbers appear to be moving down that path.
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Port Modelling
Ports need to integrate with the supply chain if they are to understand the changing focus of shipper selection, according exclusive paper from Adrian Sammons and Mateus Magala
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Longer opening hours boost Mombasa cargo
Cargo volumes handled by the port of Mombasa have increased following the decision to extend the opening hours for gate services.
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The end of an era for cavalier port purchases
The last two or three years have seen burgeoning interest in investing in new port infrastructure and as part of this a new generation of investors have emerged, including parties such as private equity concerns and infrastructure funds.
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Cosco to set up transhipment hub in the Philippines
Cosco is looking into the possibility of establishing a major new transhipment hub in the Philippines, which would require investment of up to $3bn.
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NewsPSA investment supports local economy
PSA''s S$5bn ($3.3bn) decade-long investment in Singapore''s Pasir Panjang Terminal will take the operator''s total handling capacity to 35m teu when completed in 2009 and supports some 6,000 jobs locally, according to Kuah Boon Wee, PSA chief executive Southeast Asia and Singapore Terminals.
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Viewpoint - Parallel World Rises
Congestion is raising its head again in Europe, partly as a result of the sheer volume of traffic, partly due to local factors and also due to the reality that the expansion plans of various ports have been slowed by meeting new environmental requirements.
