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    MOMBASA REFURBISH

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Hopes are that the port will serve Vietnam's future in global commerce.The Port of Mombasa, Kenya is to refurbish its berths 7-10. The port has called for tenders to this effect as well as the rehabilitation of the Kipevu bridge in the port.

  • JNPT and Mumbai to compete for investors?
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    Mumbai saga rolls on

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The bid process for the Mumbai offshore container terminal continues to be extended much to the irritation of the port trust and a number of the bidders.

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    IPA COMMUNITY SYSTEM

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The Indian Ports Association is backing the development of a centralised Web-based Port Community System.

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    PRIVATISED ISRAELI PORTS FIRST ANNIVERSARY

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Informed sources indicate that a major roadblock is the issue of Hutchison Port Holdings getting security clearance to bid for the project. The Cabinet Committee on Internal Security, which met in March to decide on the issue, referred the matter to the National Security Council who, in turn, requested an ...

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    COLOMBO BREAKS RECORD

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    In March this year, the Sri Lankan port of Colombo posted a new monthly record of 245,024TEU handled.

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    QASIM DREDGE AND..

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Informed sources indicate that a major roadblock is the issue of Hutchison Port Holdings getting security clearance to bid for the project. The Cabinet Committee on Internal Security, which met in March to decide on the issue, referred the matter to the National Security Council who, in turn, requested an ...

  • Pakistan International Container Terminal, capacity boost
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    PICT boosting capacity

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The Phase 2 development of Karachi''s Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) is due for completion by the end of June.

  • India: a 10 billion dollar investment
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    India earmarks $10bn of investment

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    In the next six years, India plans to invest $10 billion in upgrading port facilities to meet the demands of its growing economy. The country''s 12 largest ports, which account for 75% of all trade, will source much of the investment abroad.

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    ASHDOD STRIKES PUT OFF USERS

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Despite having signed contract agreements to the contrary, employees at Israel''s port of Ashdod have come out on strike twice so far this year.

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    Gwadar seaport to open in June

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Work has already begun on the $24 million third phase programme; phase one cost $30 million and phase two $17 million.Pakistan has revealed that its new Gwadar deep seaport should become operational in June. There are already in place facilities for handling containers, general cargo and dry bulk. The port, ...

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    ..BOT BOX SCHEME

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Qasim has also issued a call for expressions of interest to build a second container terminal on a BOT basis.

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    Savannah growth

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The Port of Savannah handled 173,415TEU in the month of April 2006, a 12.7 per cent increase over the same period last year.

  • Cartagena - new quay, cranes and yard equipment are planned
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    Cartagena seeking regional hub status

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The Colombian port of Cartagena handled 549,860TEU last year and is anticipating growth in 2006 of more than 150,000 additional containers. This is due to the arrival, in March, of a new Asia-Caribbean service operated by Maersk with 5,000TEU vessels.

  • Santos set to build box capacity
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    Santos develops huge expansion programme . . .

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Santos Port Authority (Codesp) is to develop a major new operating area at Barnabe Bagre as a public-private partnership in tandem with the Federal Government. This will expand this particular zone of the port to 6 million square metres incorporating no fewer than 50 berths.

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    . . . and operators add equipment

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The main container terminals at the port of Santos intend to increase their productivity this year through the purchase of new cranes financed through tax breaks made available by the government.

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    Stub dark dealings

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    The following interesting " ditty" was highlighted in the TT Club''s newsletter - it adds a new dimension to air travel!

  • The reaction of the client base to the recent round of consolidation in the international terminal operating sector will be the acid test ICTSIs Suape Terminal in Brazil - ICTSI remains one of the few true independents
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    Is there an Independent in the room?

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Who are you really getting into bed with in the new age of the non-independent terminal operator?

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    PSA BOND ISSUE

    2006-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Part of the Port of Singapore Authority''s recent purchase of a stake in Hutchison Ports (see International Terminal Operator story this issue) is to be financed by an offshore bond.

  • Aden Container Terminal with the commencement of the Flour Mill Jetty works in the foreground
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    Double deal for consultants

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Royal Haskoning, the engineering, architecture and environmental consultancy, describes its experiences working on two projects for the Yemeni government''s investment arm.

  • Smiths Detections Peter Mottur (right) talks with a US senator The T4000 Thruvision terahertz scanning device will image any concealed object irrespective of what it is made of L3s CX-9000F high-energy cargo X-ray screening systems supplied to S...
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    No longer all at sea

    2006-04-01T00:00:00Z

    While the recent emphasis on port security has been centred on cargo, little attention has been paid to actively scanning individuals, many of whom regularly access port terminals as part of their legitimate employment. Alex Hughes reports.