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NewsAfrican sun spot
West Africa''s ports are setting the commissioning pace for the continent as private operators prove their worth. Steve Cameron reports
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Liquid gold keeps money pouring in.
Oil and gas revenues continue to stimulate investment up and down Africa''s western coast with Nigeria and Angola being the main beneficiaries.
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NewsHub potential yet to be realised
With some joined up thinking and probably some outside help,Coega and Durban have all the ingredients to make it as South Africa''s core ports.
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No let up in investment
Despite concerns that South Africa''s port developments are being dragged out,large capital investments are planned for 2006 and 2007.
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NewsPPP decision marks the start of new era
After years of debate on privatisation, the South Africa Treasury has finally laid down some principles for proposed public/private partnerships.
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A year to remember
Still with two months to go, it has already been quite a year for African concessions.
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NewsA calmer pace
East Africa''s less frantic approach to port development belies the undercurrent of activity taking place
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NewsPolish pair's Baltic ambitions
The Baltic is a hotbed of construction and development, as the region''s ports battle to house increasing domestic container volumes. Alex Hughes reports on the latest progress
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NewsAttention Grabbing
Customers are coming round to the thinking that cost isn''t everything when it comes to buying reliable, long-lasting grabs.Mike King reports
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Demand soars as customers meet bulk commitments
Sales of Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHC) fitted with four-rope grabs have remained buoyant in 2006, reflecting the success the two leading manufacturers have had in selling the benefits of the flexible MHC terminal concept in preference to cargo-dedicated handling options.
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NewsGreen for Go
Ro-ro tractor manufacturers continue to address market requirements for more capable, user-friendly tractors and ''greener''more environmentally friendly machines, as David Foxwell discovers
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NewsArtificial intelligence takes centre stage
At Kalmar the focus of recent development has been on the ongoing introduction of CAN-BUS control technology into its range of ro-ro tractors and terminal tractors. Kalmar and other manufacturers who are following its lead and introducing CANBUS technology believe that the many ''intelligent'' control features in CAN-BUS can help ...
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NewsA Shot in the Arm
Resist the temptation to swap old cranes for new as there are plenty of ''refreshment''options available.Alex Hughes got the lowdown from three companies offering upgrades
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Reaching alternatives
Hyster, along with other manufacturers, remains unconvinced about reachstackers and whether they really are what the market wants - or needs - to use to handle empties, and with this in mind is launching a new range of FLTs for empty container handling, the H16.00-22.00XM-12EC.
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NewsEmpty-handling argument doesn't stack up
Manufacturers of reachstackers and competing empty container handling gear differ about whether a reachstacker is the best piece of equipment, as David Foxwell finds out
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NewsBeware the Cash Cow
You have land excess to operational needs, so why not cash in on the demand for trendy waterfront apartments? But "Seller Beware"- your new neighbours just might form a committee. Felicity Landon reports
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Property versus ports
The acquisition of Mersey Docks & Harbour Company by Peel Group, which has a long record in development and regeneration projects, caused many to ask whether Peel has more interest in cashing in on potential property developments than the ports operation.
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NewsSowing the Seeds
The key to securing port staff is to start at grass roots level. And, as Felicity Landon finds out, be prepared to invest time and money.
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NewsPorts academy moves close to reality
Proposals to set up a Ports & Logistics Skills Academy within the UK''s Haven Gateway area are moving forward.
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NewsABP intakes not afraid to get their hands dirty
Growing internal talent is the key focus for Associated British Ports (ABP), which owns 21 ports around the UK, including Southampton, Immingham & Grimsby and Hull.
