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On the Move
Jordan''s only commercial port currently handles annual traffic of around 20m tons. Situated on the Red Sea, it occupies a unique location, being virtually at the crossroads of Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, as well as within striking distance of emerging new markets in Iraq. Alex Hughes reports.
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NewsConsider the Commodity
In direct contrast to the relatively brief front-line life expectancy of Dragon Alfa Cement''s pneumatics, the two Buhler unloaders acquired by German grain and feedstuffs stevedore J.
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NewsHorses for Courses
Alex Hughes takes a close look at the market and the comparable cost efficiency of these and other systems.
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NewsRenting in the full Operational Concept
Patrik Wheater and Alex Hughes talk to customers and manufacturers about the reachstacker''s suitability, leasing options, price, and more.
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What price a Reachstacker?
While manufacturers describe their reachstackers as being ''competitively'' priced, terminal operators are sometimes a little more forthcoming. Informed sources point out that Kalmar''s current ContChamp DRF model can be picked up for around US$500,000. This represents a premium of around 7.5% when compared to other European manufacturers.
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Kalmar secures Brazilian Order
Kalmar has landed an order from Libra Terminais of Brazil for 13 ContChamp DRF reachstackers for Santos and Rio de Janeiro. The machines will have a lifting capacity of 45 tons and can stack containers 6 high.
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The Devil's in the detail
Few would argue with the seemingly reasonable aims of the EC''s port policy - see box below. But the directive proposal on market access to port services or the ''ports package'', has created a furore in all quarters.
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NewsPort Tariffs and THCS The Perpetual Controversy
Gustaaf de Monie considers the eternal argument over port tariffs and THCs and concludes it is an inevitable result of a timeless principle.
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NewsHidden Assets Challenges and Opportunities in Today's Dynamic Environment
Port authorities own or control an impressive portfolio of strategically located waterfront land worth billions of dollars, most of which is underutilised and underperforming as an asset class. Frank Pigna casts an expert eye.
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Taxing times: municipalities must see things in perspective
Another issue facing ports today is addressing the changing dynamics of how municipalities tax their landholdings. Many regulatory bodies are discovering that their statutory valuation methods and ratings or property assessments have not been, in their opinion, generating sufficient tax revenue based on what they believe the port is worth. ...
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NewsImporters In Invest
Warehousing and logistics operators at import destinations are investing in new facilities to handle and store coffee and cocoa, including environmentally friendly techniques to replace fumigation. David Foxwell has been investigating.
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NewsImprovisation Hong Kong style
When the new Singaporean owners come to work to their recently acquired operation in Hong Kong, what will they notice that is different? Anything at all on the risk front?
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KCI Konecranes supplies 30 RMGs to APMT
Maersk has contracted KCI Konecranes for the delivery of 30 RMGs to APM Terminals'' new state-of-the-art container terminal in Portsmouth, Virginia. The contract calls for deliveries to begin in October 2006, and includes the option for an additional 30 cranes. APMT''s new Virginia container terminal project is the largest single ...
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Kommerling seals refurbish lock gates
Kommerling, manufacturer and supplier of sealants and adhesives, has supplied 360 litres of its Rallithane 810 to Bristol City Docks for sealing its refurbished inner lock gates. Each gate measures 10 metres square is over a metre deep and weighs 75 tonnes. This contract follows a successful application of the ...
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TIDEWORKS RE-BRANDS S.WISE
Tideworks has re-branded its S.Wise product line, designed to help multipurpose terminal operators plan and control terminal processes. The software, part of Tideworks'' 2004 acquisition of Rotterdambased Sonu Software Solutions, will now be marketed under the Genoa Breakbulk Management System(R) moniker.
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NewsGottwald busy in India
Gottwald is supplying two HMK 330 EG four-rope grab cranes for professional bulk handling to Gujarat Adani Port (GAPL) in Mundra. In addition, two HMK 300 Es, Gottwald''s current bestseller, have been ordered by DPI Terminals (DPI) for the Rajiv Gandhi Terminal in Cochin (Kochi) to be operated by India ...
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ALLIES TO HELP SHIPPING LINES ENHANCE COMPETITIVENESS
The exchange of information among shipping alliance members will be made easier and more efficient with ALLIES, an " Alliance Hubbing Solution" offered by Portnet. com, a subsidiary of PSA Corporation.
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NewsMedcenter explains strad preference
The latest batch of 32 straddle carriers delivered to Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro has brought the terminal''s total Kalmar straddle carrier fleet to 100.
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TURKS OPT FOR KALMAR RTGS
Mardas Marmara Deniz Isletmeciligi, the container terminal operator in the Mardas Port area of the Ambarli Port Complex in Istanbul, has ordered six Kalmar E-One all-electric RTGs. Each unit will be equipped with Smartrail® and Remote Machine Interface (RMI).
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TRANSAS SIGNS UP NEW CLIENTS
Transas is to supply a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system for Drogheda Port Company (DPC) in Ireland.
