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NewsBreakthrough for New Zealand ports as Tauranga and Auckland discuss pairing
New Zealand may be on the brink of finally embracing genuine port rationalisation after the country''s two major container gateways announced they are discussing ways in which the two companies can work together, including the possibility of a merger.
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NewsMooring Systems keen on Cavotec merger
Vacuum-mooring pioneer Mooring Systems has announced plans for a "reverse takeover" with its Dutch business partner Cavotec to form a top- 50 New Zealand-listed company.
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WATERFRONT STADIUM PLAN SLAMMED
New Zealand''s transportation industry has been scathing of a suggestion by Rugby World Cup Minister Trevor Mallard that Ports of Auckland''s Axis Bledisloe container terminal could be used to develop a stadium for the 2011 event. With an upgrade to Auckland''s Eden Park priced at about NZ$300m, the Government has ...
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TAURANGA MAINTAINS LEADING EXPORT STATUS
Statistics New Zealand has confirmed Port of Tauranga is the country''s leading export port, with a total value of goods annually exported of NZ$7.3bn (up 2.8% for the financial year) and annual volume of goods exported of 6.1m tonnes (down 3.3%).
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NZ shipping strategy gathers support
Introduction of a national ports policy and development of relevant port infrastructure to support an enhanced coastal shipping operation are key components of the New Zealand Shipping Federation''s draft maritime transport strategy.
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NewsWharf plan mooted by Marlborough
Port Marlborough has unveiled a multimillion dollar conceptual plan to create an enhanced inter-island ferry terminal and separate its cruise shipping activity on a new 200-metre wharf.
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Multi-dimensional
Apart from issues such as water depth and hinterland connections, there are a number of important constraints on development that need to be considered before transitioning to a multi-purpose terminal.These include: ● The lengths and specifications of berths for vessel types that will use the terminal ● Is a ro-ro ...
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NewsWidening the Parameters
The rationale behind becoming a ''multi-purpose''terminal rather than a single purpose terminal is obvious, but David Foxwell finds that the process is not as straightforward as it might seem
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Portfocus CuxPort finds niche
Not all multi-purpose terminals have evolved out of older-style general cargo operations. Some, such as CuxPort in Germany, are purposedesigned multi-purpose terminals, CuxPort having been designed on behalf of Niedersächsisches Hafenamt Cuxhaven and CuxPort Seehafen-Dienstleistungs by Sellhorn Ingenieurgesellschaft.
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NewsHome, sweet home
DP World has captured headlines around the world for its tenacious port purchasing power.Alex Hughes heads back to where it all began
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NewsAustralia raises the bar
Ports down-under are readily stepping up to meet the challenge of supplying ever increasingly volumes of iron ore to China.Mike King reports
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NewsFlying high
Bumper times for straddle carrier manufacturers look set to continue next year, despite escalating raw material costs. Felicity Landon reports
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NewsTight tyre
Tyre availability is still an issue for industrial and earthmover type machines - and therefore for straddle carrier manufacturers, says Kalmar''s Ilkka Annala.
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Isoloader outlet hopes to capitalise on European business
Australia''s Isoloader has appointed a manager for Europe and is setting up a new company, Isoloader Europe, which aims to be up and running by the end of November.
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Kalmar innovations designed to speed stacking and automation
Kalmar has developed a new heavy version of its Shuttle Carrier, the SHC 250 H. The 7g shuttle has capacity of 50 tons under the spreader and can handle twin 20-foot containers with fixed or extendable twin spreader.
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NewsPorts on investors' radar
The "deal machine"for ports is finally gathering momentum. Mike Mundy reports on what''s hot and what''s not
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NewsICTSI signs for $120m "war chest"
International Container Terminals Services Inc (ICTSI) has signed a $120m Standby Credit Facility with a consortium of banks led by ABNAMRO Bank N.V. The facility is designed to complement ICTSI''s expansionist ambitions.
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North Korean insurance blues
Very recent news from North Korea leads this correspondent to suppose that very soon the country''s shipping industry will come under further scrutiny and restrictions. To some extent the precedents have already given observers a flavour of things to come. And insurance will probably feature.
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NewsPorts simulator removes operational uncertainty
Flexsim Software Products has released a 3D discrete-event simulation softwaretool to model and simulate container port and terminal operations.
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NewsInnovative sediment remediation technology
An innovative treatment solution for contaminated sediment has been developed by Virotec Europe in the UK, which believes that the problems associated with contaminated sediment - including acidity and heavy metals - can be effectively decontaminated in the long-term using the company''s ViroSoil technology.
