Latest News – Page 458
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NewsPush back on DPW Australia levy increases
Arguments over infrastructure fees imposed by stevedores in Australia have intensified following a decision by DP World Australia (DPWA) to increase infrastructure levies at its Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne container terminals.
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$624m Port of Puerto Cortés investment
Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana, which operates the Honduran Port of Puerto Cortés, is to invest $624m over the next 14 years to enable it to handle neo-panamax vessels transiting the Panama Canal.
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News‘No conflict of interest’ at Montevideo
Uruguay’s Minister of Transport, Víctor Rossi, has dismissed accusations of any conflict of interest, given that the National Ports Authority (ANP) continues to hold a 20% stake in Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP).
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NewsEPSA issues tenders for new port
San Antonio Port Company (EPSA) has issued a public tender for the project management consultancy linked to the development of a large-scale port at the Port of San Antonio.
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NewsChina Merchants given go-ahead to buy TCP Participações
In Brazil, the competition authority Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE) - the Administrative Council for Economic Defense - has given its unrestricted approval to the purchase by China Merchants Port Holdings (CMPH) of port operator TCP Participações. The announcement was made in the Official State News Publication.
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NewsCompetition body probes stevedore deal
In Spain, the competition authority Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC) - the country''s National Authority for Markets and Competition - has started possible legal proceedings against the agreement struck between stevedoring unions and the Ministry of Employment, following its official appearance in state publications.
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NewsDP World presents its vision for Sokhna World Zone
DP World has presented its vision for its Sokhna World Zone project which envisions a sustainable industrial area to attract foreign investment complete with a range of investment incentives.
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NewsLow-carbon cooling units improving sustainability
Hapag-Lloyd has invested in low-carbon cooling units featuring the R513A refrigerant system to maintain and expand its container fleet.
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NewsAutomation taskforce to look at sustainability
A new joint taskforce will explore opportunities and turnkey automation solutions to help operators become more efficient and sustainable.
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NewsABB sets out its digital approach to future shipping needs
The industrial technology giant ABB has set out its electric, digital, connected approach for shipping customers going forward.
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NewsLNG tool to match shipowners with suppliers
Shipowners will be able to inform LNG suppliers about their interest in bunkering LNG in specific locations with a new tool.
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NewsCollision warning system reduces accident risk
Crane and reach stacker operators could reduce the risk of ‘blind spot’ accidents with a new outdoor collision warning system.
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NewsGreen financing could help clean port initiatives
Implementation of environmentally friendly projects and equipment may be boosted by a new green financing project.
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NewsABP launches GB£3.5bn property arm
ABP has launched its transformed property arm as a GB£3.5bn development and investment business with a 960-hectare land bank.
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NewsHouston approves US$275 million budget to invest in growth
The Port of Houston Authority has approved a larger operating budget for 2018 to up its capacity to cater for new resin production along the Houston Ship Channel.
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NewsOakland jobs initiative could go national
A new Port of Oakland development agreement that supports local workers could become a national model for local hiring.
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NewsTaskforce for automation development launched
A new joint taskforce will explore opportunities and turnkey automation solutions.
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NewsWind turbine business sees potential in Hull
A new UK centre for wind turbine equipment has opened in recognition of Green Port Hull’s manufacturing potential.
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NewsOil spill response craft
Tideman Boats is developing a dedicated HDPE oil spill response craft (OSRC) in partnership with Hebo Maritime Services.
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NewsDP World tests the efficiency of remote operation
DP World Yarimca is automating two of its Konecranes RTG cranes to test the possibilities of better efficiency.
