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    Integrate software to increase throughput

    2005-12-01T00:00:00Z

    It is estimated that Felixstowe has almost doubled its throughput, without the need for additional equipment, since introducing its Tug Scheduling System (TSS). TSS is a bespoke system which provides real time scheduling, monitoring and control of tractor/trailers in the container terminal.

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    That short but critical distance

    2005-12-01T00:00:00Z

    For maximum productivity, container handling must be synchronised from the quay to the yard. Benedict Young investigates.

  • Pier 1, Durban will see a system switch to RTG use on the landside but no firm decision has been made yet about the role of the private sector in its operation
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    Durban deliberates

    2005-12-01T00:00:00Z

    Durban''s new Pier 1 is set to deliver major new capacity and switch to an RTG system in the process but the jury is still out on the role of the private sector.

  • That bridge!
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    High costs and heavy weather

    2005-12-01T00:00:00Z

    The opening of Shanghai''s new Yangshan port may well solve some draught and congestion problems, but it raises some important cost and operational issues as well. James Macpherson reports.

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    Cork gets new security system

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    CEM Systems has supplied its AC2000 SE integrated security management system for installation at Cork. The contract was awarded by ADT Fire & Security and will be supported by an advanced CCTV system and intercom network, part of a major contract ADT has signed with the Port of Cork to ...

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    Stolen excavator recovered at port

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    A JCB excavator bound for Ireland has been seized at a port in Lancashire after plant and equipment investigators National Plant and Equipment Register (TER) identified it as stolen.

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    EU PORTS

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    The controversial access to port services directive bore an enormous number of amendments for European MPs to consider when they met in the Parliament''s transport committee recently - a total of 308.

  • Marseilles strike over for time being
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    Strike ends as a head rolls

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Marseilles strike over for time beingInvolved in the syndicate are Banco Sabadell, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, HSBC Bank, Santander and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, although a total of 22 financial institutions participated in the operation. Port authority workers in Marseilles finally ended their two week strike ...

  • Naples: shortsea shipping gets attention
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    Naples concessions..

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Naples: shortsea shipping gets attentionInvolved in the syndicate are Banco Sabadell, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, HSBC Bank, Santander and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, although a total of 22 financial institutions participated in the operation. Naples Port Authority has awarded three new concessions. The incumbent container-handling stevedore ...

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    AMSTERDAM

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Having been saved from bankruptcy in April this year, Esha Port Services oil products storage terminal has rallied to become part of one of the world''s largest terminal operators. Amsterdam Port Authority stepped in when Esha floundered, and Kaneb Terminals - now ValeroLP - took over.

  • Southampton: easing the pressure
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    Pre-booking does the trick

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Valencia is following Southampton with the introduction of a mandatory vehicle booking system.

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    ANTWERP

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Involved in the syndicate are Banco Sabadell, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, HSBC Bank, Santander and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, although a total of 22 financial institutions participated in the operation. Antwerp Fruit Terminal has bought PSA HNN's fruit division for an undisclosed amount. The subsidiary of ...

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    IRELAND

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    The Irish marine minister has warned the country''s leading ports of a tough new government strategy which will ensure focus on appropriate developmental requirements to benefit the national economy and maximise efficiency.

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    ..and rivals join forces

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Involved in the syndicate are Banco Sabadell, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, HSBC Bank, Santander and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, although a total of 22 financial institutions participated in the operation. After centuries of aggressive competition, Venice and Trieste have joined forces with the signing of an ...

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    . as Italian operators urge development?

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Contship Italia chief, Cecilia Battistello, has told the Italian government that urgent steps must be taken to improve the country''s port infrastructure.

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    DUNKIRK

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Involved in the syndicate are Banco Sabadell, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, HSBC Bank, Santander and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, although a total of 22 financial institutions participated in the operation. Dunkirk's North France International Container Terminal has announced that APM Terminals will be taking a minority ...

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    CYPRUS

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Involved in the syndicate are Banco Sabadell, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, HSBC Bank, Santander and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, although a total of 22 financial institutions participated in the operation. The 30-year-ban on Cypriot access to Turkish sea and airports remains in place following Turkey's commencement ...

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    GDANSK

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    The DCT deepwater container terminal planned for Gdansk Poland has secured funding from private investors led by Macquarie Bank''s Global Infrastructure Fund with DVB Bank involvement.

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    TEESPORT

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Involved in the syndicate are Banco Sabadell, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Fortis Bank, HSBC Bank, Santander and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking, although a total of 22 financial institutions participated in the operation. The manifesto of the Association of North East Councils has announced support for the development of ...

  • Piraeus: handling rates improved
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    Ports get funding as Piraeus' fortunes fluctuate

    2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

    Greece''s port facilities are to get a boost from European Investment Bank financing.