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KOCHI
These include NYK, MOL, CMA CGM, PSA, HPH, Evergreen, Container Corporation of India, Larsen & Toubro and Gammon India. A contract is expected to be awarded in September or October.Partial approval has been given to a proposal by India Gateway Terminal for an increase in charges at Kochi. An 8% ...
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NewsTechnology delivers speedy ROI
In this report Alex Hughes considers the role played by technology in bringing economies and efficiencies to the gate and hastening a return on investment.
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NewsWest Coast revolution
Following last month''s look at gate systems in the Philippines, France and Brazil, Alex Hughes now reports on a labour and technology revolution in the US.
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Integrate software to increase throughput
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
For maximum productivity, container handling must be synchronised from the quay to the yard. Benedict Young investigates.
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NewsDurban deliberates
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.
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NewsHigh costs and heavy weather
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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NewsCork gets new security system
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
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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NewsStrike ends as a head rolls
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 ...
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NewsNaples concessions..
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
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.
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NewsPre-booking does the trick
Valencia is following Southampton with the introduction of a mandatory vehicle booking system.
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ANTWERP
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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..and rivals join forces
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?
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
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
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 ...
