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Seeking Stability, Security and Sustainability
Like it or not, George W. Bush is back for a second term and it remains to be seen just what his administration will serve up on contentious issues such as trade protectionism and the environment.
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NewsYOU WIN SOME YOU LOSE SOME
There was a time in the recent past when South Korea''s port of Busan was the regional hub of choice for Chinese export cargo, given a dire shortage of adequate deep water facilities in what is by far the Far East''s most dynamic manufacturing nation. Alex Hughes reports on the ...
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NewsCOMING OF AGE
In the first of a two-part review of Mediterranean container trade and operations, Mike Mundy focuses on the west and central Mediterranean areas highlighting trade trends, capacity requirements, how the ports are responding, and what still remains to be done.
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NewsCHINA AND INDIA DEMAND FUEL MARKET
It is said that stockyard operations dictate the overall capability and efficiency of a bulk terminal.
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NewsDEMOCRACY BUREAUCRACY AND SLOW PROGRESS
The Indian Ports Association (IPA) is more than a mere representative body of the country''s ports. It has a direct impact on government port and maritime policies through representations to the Planning Commission, as well its own consultancy arm to oversee port development projects. Gavin van Marle talks with its ...
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NewsA SWELL SOLUTION FOR DOVER
Dover is to be the first European port to install an automated mooring system using vacuum technology and developed by Mooring Systems (MSL), following the signing earlier this year of a European licensing agreement between MSL and Cavotec Group in the Netherlands. David Foxwell explains.
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NewsNorthern Way strategy embraces ports
With the benefits of Poland''s recent accession to the European Union we believe this healthy growth rate will continue. We are confident that WOG will strengthen HPH''s port network in Europe with additional services to enhance the level of service offered by Felixstowe, Thamesport and Rotterdam."
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HPH acquires in Poland. ..whilst APMT moves on Zeebrugge?
APM Terminals has been named preferred bidder and has signed a Letter of Intent with Zeebrugge Port Authority (MBZ) for the concession to manage and operate a container terminal on the Albert II dock south in Zeebrugge.
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..and P&O Ports CMA CGM on Le Havre
P& O Ports and CMA CGM have signed a 36-year concession with the Port Authority of Le Havre to equip and operate two berths as part of the first phase of the Le Havre Port 2000 development.
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NewsBroadside from Gwyneth
Gwyneth Dunwoody MP, chairwoman of the UK Government Transport Select Committee, has accused ports of not doing enough to ensure they have adequate infrastructure to support operations beyond their own facilities.
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VALENCIA ON BUYING SPREE
Speaking to the Major Projects Association (MPA) at the Royal Society in London in October, Dunwoody said: "We should learn lessons from the Port of Vancouver and not get trade indigestion."Having ordered from Paceco Espana a super PostPanamax Portainer crane, Maritima Valenciana has now completed its investment in new equipment ...
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NewsFelixstowe South inquiry kicks off
The Public Inquiry has commenced into the proposed reconfiguration of the southern part of the Felixstowe involving the conversion of redundant areas into a new deep-water container terminal.
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CAPODISTRIA OPENS NEW BULK TERMINAL
Commenting on the proposals, HPH's UK md, Richard Pearson, said: "This development will enable Felixstowe to berth more of the latest generation of large container vessels simultaneously, securing our position as a major European hub, and ensuring that UK importers and exporters enjoy the full range of direct-call liner services."The ...
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APMT INCREASES SHAREHOLDING IN GIOIA TAURO
APM Terminals has signed up with Contship Italia, Lucernate di Rho (Milano), Italy, a 83.3% subsidiary of EUROKAI, for 23.3% of the shares of Medcenter Container Terminals (MCT), Gioia Tauro. The purchase will bring APMT''s total share capital to 33.3%. Contship Italia will remain the majority shareholder with 66.7%.
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RAVENNA TO DEEPEN PORT CHANNEL
Commenting on the proposals, HPH's UK md, Richard Pearson, said: "This development will enable Felixstowe to berth more of the latest generation of large container vessels simultaneously, securing our position as a major European hub, and ensuring that UK importers and exporters enjoy the full range of direct-call liner services."Ravenna ...
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NewsInternational Power
Commenting on the proposals, HPH's UK md, Richard Pearson, said: "This development will enable Felixstowe to berth more of the latest generation of large container vessels simultaneously, securing our position as a major European hub, and ensuring that UK importers and exporters enjoy the full range of direct-call liner services."International ...
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HUTCH FACES EAST AND WEST
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) retains a major presence in both Busan and Kwangyang ports in Korea. At the former, it operates the Gamman and Busan container terminals, as well as controlling the Korea International Terminals (KIT) at the latter.
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NewsBIG IS NOT ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL
The ICTSI game plan to acquire new terminals overseas has a niche orientation that plays to the company''s strengths. Alex Hughes reports.
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Norcontrol IT launches port management software
Norcontrol IT has released an ' off-the-shelf' version of its Port Management Information System (PMIS).The company says the PMIS Standard Edition is a cost-effective, scaleable solution designed to provide small to medium sized ports with advanced marine management functionality to enable the safe and efficient management and reporting of vessel ...
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I/D BADGES FOR UK PORTS
Recognition Express South Wales is to supply identity badges for all staff and visitors to Cargo Services UK, a cargo handler operating in the Cardiff, Swansea and Uskmouth ports. The move is part of a wider effort across all sectors of the transport system, which includes ports, to comply with ...
